E1) Collate evidence which describes the role of the practitioner in meeting children’s learning needs. The role of the practitioner when meeting children’s learning needs are too collect, learn and understand the information which they need to know, information they need to know is: • What is play • The benefits of play • What is experienced when playing? • Relationships between play and learning • Stages of play and play types Influences on play (Which are) • Social influences • Economic influences • Physical influences • Physiological influences • National initiatives • Local initiatives • Theorists which influence play Observation • Observation which informs planning • Observation which informs practice • Observations when planning activities to promote children’s learning and development • Recording assessment • Role of assessment in informing planning and responding to learning needs • Key issues in recording assessment Working with others • Outside agencies • How outside agencies contribute in settings. • Inclusiveness with parents/guardians and why it is important. • Importance of including parents/guardians in planning.
Assessment is part of the process of understanding what children know, understand and can do so that future teaching steps can be appropriately planned. Cathy Nutbrown, 2006 Learning theories provide us with a basis for the interpretation of our observations and can help us to find a solution and to help
First is the idea that people can learn through observation. Next is the idea that internal mental states are an essential part of this process. Finally, this theory recognizes that just because something has been learned, it does not mean that it will result in a change in behaviour. Piaget – Cognitive Development He became intrigued with the reasons children gave for their wrong answers on
It enables children to interact and participate in a variety of projects to encourage creativity and independence. This is a good strategy as it encourages children to construct their knowledge through the relationships they build with others and the surrounding environment. ‘’It is an approach where the expressive arts play a central role in learning and where a unique reciprocal learning relationship exists between practitioner and child’’. www.educationscotland.gov.uk/ (21/11/13). It is an important aspect to carry out when allowing children to play, as it encourages children to be independent learners, and allows them to understand and learn about life and the world.
Being aware of the needs of pupils and the level of support they require, whether learning or personality needs. There are many learning activities which require collaboration between pairs or groups of children. It is important that we encourage groups to work together in groups and pairs. Managing behaviour can be a crucial contribution when it comes to learning activities. It is up to the teaching assistants to monitor the behaviour and make sure that boundaries and expectations do not slip.
It means that students can take responsibility for some of their own progression. Students can ask themselves what am I learning and how can I do it better. Giving students constructive feedback will allow them to recognise how they can progress and achieve the next step in their learning. Having confidence that all students can improve. Both the teacher and student are involved in the reviewing process and can reflect on the assessment information.
61).and orientation as well as motivation to learn. Self-Directed Approach It is the need and ability of an individual to control own learning capacity for the personal growth in contrast to androgogy that focuses on mutual benefit to oneself and surroundings. It has various goals associated with it. Elucidating a few:- 1) - Accepting responsibility of one’s own learning. 2) - Fostering of transformational learning that is the critical reflection is defined as the historical, geographical and cultural reasons for one’s own needs, wants and interests.
Unit 82 Creative learning is about children being actively involved in their own learning and their ability to make their own choices and decisions. Helping children to develop imaginative thinking which can be achieved through exploration of a creative environment of various materials and objects. Helping children to develop problem solving skills such as construction and Ict. Providing children with opportunities to make connections between different areas and to be able to relate to them. Some creative learning activities may be focused on achieving a goal for example making a den.
One of Vygotsky’s important ideas was his notion of the Zone of proximal development (ZPD). This refers to the gap between what children can accomplish on their own and what they can accomplish with the help of others who are more competent. Note that the word proximal means “nearby,” indicating that the assistance provided goes just slightly beyond the child’s current abilities. Such guidance can help “stretch” the Child’s cognitive abilities to new levels. Vygotsky defined the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) as the distance between the most difficult task a child can do alone and the most difficult task a child can do with help.
The foundation for positive guidance and a successful circle time, you must choose activities that the children will be interested in, give clear and simple directions, acknowledge positive behaviors, and monitor and respond to keep the children interested. To choose the activities you must first consider the language abilities of the children, the group’s attention span, complexity of the activity and if it allows the children to participate. Start with an activity that allows movement; this will help them get the wiggles out and will allow them to focus easier during quiet activities. Be sure to choose activities that will allow them to participate in teamwork, which will aid them in their social and communication skills. Involve them in all activities- even when reading a book; this can be done by asking questions like “What do you think will happen next?” or “ what is going on?” When they’re involved they’re focused and learning.