I reviewed the speaking and listening standard for kindergarten. I think that the standard’s expectations of this grade level are on par for what kindergartners should be able to accomplish by the end of the school year. However, I am not sure that the standards are not unrealistic when relating it to the ability of the teacher get students to fully develop these skills. While student are fully capable of reaching the end result of the standard, teachers have to have the time to incorporate…
In my experience of writing observations, and anecdotal records for practicum, I have referred to Jean Piaget theories, and the Play, Participation, and Possibilities - An Early Learning And Child Care Curriculum Framework For Alberta, on more than one occasion. This is where I have learned and referred to Mighty Learners: Nurturing Children’s Dispositions To Learn: playing and playful, seeking, participating, persisting, and caring. In my Observation and Recording class we were given the…
In his research, Martin studied children in a preschool setting. As she noted children were disciplined from a very young age to act certain ways according to our sexes. Whereas, girls are supposed to take up as little space as possible, while boys are expected to take up as much space as conceivable…
Title: Erupting Apple-Volcano Preschool Learning Foundation Science Strand: 2.0 Changes in Nonliving Objects and Materials Preschool Learning Foundation Sub-Strand(s) and Age of children: Age of children: 3-4 years old 2.1 Demonstrate awareness that objects and materials can change; explore and describe changes in objects and materials (rearrangement of parts; change in color, shape, texture, temperature). Vocabulary words connected to learning: Observation, Baking Soda, Vinegar,…
as a childcare practitioner is situated in Co. Kildare, it is a small community based crèche were the majority of the local children have attended. It is opened ten years ago and is a family run service, the setting has a baby, wobbler, toddler, preschool, Naoinra, Montessori and afterschool classes with a total of 120 children in…
education. The Montessori philosophy was created in Italy, by Maria Montessori. She worked in the slums of Rome with poor children and with mentally retarded children. Sensing that what they lacked was proper motivation and environment, she opened a preschool,…
is imperative that we provide them a high-quality environment that supports children’s development. Dimension of quality to which it relates: Core: CORE I: Child Development & School Readiness Social-Emotional Development Brief description: The Preschool-Wide Evaluation Tool (PreSET)…
needs and interests of the children should be included as each child has different interests and needs at different times or can be similar at the same time. Reggio-inspired schools and preschools use an adaptation of the technique relating to their needs of the community. The Reggio Approach is within preschools and early childhood settings but with an understanding…
preparation courses and the education field. The article highlights pre-service teacher trainings on topics such as focusing on student learning, classroom management assessments and activities, movie study, microteaching, animated video or comic strip, observation protocol, and having a personal management system. There was no empirical data involved in this article however; the concluded that when classroom management techniques are pertinent to learning and that teachers must be prepared in…
Assistant Director is responsible for the supervision and management of Kay’s Childcare Center in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans. The principal duties of the assistant director include to assist and support the Director with the overall Preschool management to promote the development of each child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe, nurturing environment and be ready to assume the Director's responsibilities in the Director's absence. Description…