Zone of proximal development

Differentiation of children’s learning is an essential tool in an English Primary School setting (DCSF, 2008). Children learn at different rates (Brandt, 1998; Tomlinson, 2001) and thus it stands to reason that the learning that is carried out in a classroom is differentiated to suit the varying needs of the learner. Contradictory to standards-based teaching, differentiation denotes to a student-centred pedagogical approach which aims at responding flexibly to individual students’ learning…

However, as the film progresses, it becomes evident to the viewer that Emma has normal and abnormal development, a result of her previous and current hardships. Emma showcases her normal development in her leaving home and moving to Iowa. There she will live with her husband, Flap and her children. Although reluctant to do so, Emma embraces moving, excited to create a life for herself. When hugging…

for understanding about how children act and perceive the world. However, every theory has both strengths and weaknesses. A certain theory may explain one aspect of cognitive development very well, but poorly address or completely ignore other aspects that are just as important. Two well known theories of cognitive development are Piaget’s stage theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. As I plan to be a pediatric nurse, these two theories will be evaluated based on how applicable they are to…

was too cute to not observe. She was also the child that told me where to sit when I first walked into the room. While observing her, I found that she and her twin sister did not seem to have the same personality and were in different levels of development. Her sister seemed to be a “difficult child”, while she seemed to be outgoing, did what she was told, and cared about others. She showed signs of friendships with multiple students while her sister rarely interacted with her peers. I noticed…

Different views emerge in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). While theories and approaches are put forward to understand the nature and applicability of certain phenomenon related to ELT, different points of view arise. Grammar perhaps is one of which. With the current changes and circumstances of the world, the paper will examine how grammar should be taught. This paper will explain how there is a need to create a balance and build on circumstances and needs of learners when teaching…

Helping Children Stay Curious Parents are naturally concerned about what goes on in their children’s lives, especially what kind of school their children are attending. They wonder if their child should go to a public or private school. A public school could encourage their child to join in with the wrong crowd, and a private school may not have the Christ-centered education a family wants. Parents may even consider homeschooling just to ensure that their child is exposed to the best…

Introduction The saying “children are the future” resonated as a young child to an adult with young children and working with young children. Children are our future and as teachers there is a commitment to help shape them for the future. What is meant by shape? Not to force them to learn, but to allow them to learn and appreciate the learning process. As they mature, they can use their skills and creativity to convey new ideas to the world. Starting a child’s education at a younger age is…

Including critical thinking as one of the seven general capabilities, the Australian Curriculum explicitly demands students to develop inquiry skills (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Report Authority [ACARA], n.d.a). In Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), students are required to learn and apply the concepts through inquiry-based learning, such that they will be able to solve problems in a logical way (ACARA, n.d.c, p.3). This short essay discusses the concept and some theoretical…

This lesson demonstrates my development as a teacher not only throughout this semester but also throughout my entire teaching career. This lesson specifically targeted Standard 3: Learning Environments because I had the students working in groups to practice their group work expectations…

I teach First Grade. I am required to teach Reading, Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies. Our student population of our school is about 95% African-American, 3% Hispanic, and 2% White. The student population in my classroom is 96% African-American, 3% Hispanic, and 1% White. I have 1 White male, 4 African-American males, 1 Hispanic male, 2 Hispanic females, and 13 African-American females. This is a Title 1 school. Every child here receives free breakfast and lunch. I teach in a low…