The more children know about their world, the easier it is for them to read and learn when they get to school. You have an important role to play in helping children learn new information, ideas, and vocabulary and how to use this knowledge to become full participants in their own learning. You can help children to connect new information and ideas to what they already know and understand. As a teacher, you and the children's parents and caregivers are partners in helping to get the children ready for future school success. Good communication with parents and caregivers can build support for and strengthen the important work that you are doing in the classroom.
My philosophy on Early Childhood Education I believe as a teacher, I am responsible for providing young children with a positive learning experience. I strive to be a positive role model for the children left in my care, and in the community I serve. Children have the right to have their needs meet, to have a positive learning experience while in the care of their caregivers. Children learn what they live, and I have the opportunity while working with these children on a daily basis to teach them how to respect one another, by leading by example. You can teach them patients by showing them patients.
Creating Learning Centers and Increasing Parental Involvement Laura Chapman March 9, 2009 Creating Learning Centers Children learn best when actively engaged in hands-on experiences that have personal relevance. High quality early childhood programs support the way children learn best by providing classrooms that are organized in learning centers rich with hands-on materials. Learning centers allow children to make choices about their activities, which encourages a developing sense of independence and an intrinsic motivation to learn (Pattillo, 1992, p 12). According to early childhood theorist Lev Vygotsky, children use language to organize their thinking (Follari, 2007, p 38). Language development is encouraged by learning centers as children verbalize their activities and interact with peers.
help each child enjoy their learning and make progress towards the early learning goals. provide a balance of adult led and child led activities that help children to think critically, play and explore and be active and creative learners. have good expectations for children and enthuse and motivate them. plan for individual children, taking into account their culture and background, including any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those learning English as an additional language and those who achieve beyond what is expected to ensure that you are offering an inclusive service and that each child receives an enjoyable and challenging experience across all areas of learning. support each child in their learning and work with parents and carers as partners in children’s learning and development.
Importance of Early Childhood Education It’s important for a child to receive early education because it is the time for growing, forming and brain developing. Children who are small require specific skills like language, social interaction. When they are small they have the ability to take everything in and remember to well. We as parents have the opportunity to nurture and educate our children on all levels, making sure that our children are being taught properly. Early childhood education is a field of study that concerns itself with all aspect of early life experiences.
Tanya Stepney Collaboration with Parents and Community ECE 313/ Brandy O’Leary December 12, 2011 Midterm Paper During the preschool years there is tremendous growth and development in all areas of development, slow but steady. Extraordinary motor advancements, coordination, speed, strength, and tireless energy are all displayed during the preschool physical and motor development. Through cognitive development, the preschool child become quite sophisticated in their thinking, think problems through prior to acting, and engage in new reasoning. Symbolically, preschool children have high imagination, tell elaborate stories, interpret and reinvent their lives in drawing and writing, and create fanciful world through make believe. Finally, during the preschool years, many children become quite independent and social interacting with the world around them through games and play activities.
My personal philosophy is to provide rich experiences through the use of fun curriculum for all students. I believe a play-based approach to teaching will enable children to extend their learning, build positive relationships and develop a strong sense of well being. Along side the constructivist approach to teaching will be aspects of Maria Montessori. One aspect of the Montessori theory that I particularly admire is that of the importance placed on the environment in which
The plan-do-review process is the most important segment of the daily routine in which children make choices about what they will do, carry out their ideas and plans while playing in the different areas of the classroom, and reflect upon their activities and experiences with adults and other children. This cycle aims to help play become meaningful. The plan-do-review process fosters children’s development of initiative, reflection, problem solving, responsibility, and they can see themselves as individuals who can act on decisions. Children experience the power of independence and are conscious of their intentions which support the development of purpose and confidence. At planning time, teachers create opportunities for children to choose activities, materials and people whom to interact with, adults and other children.
Keeping up to date with change procedures and practice by attending meetings and training. SUPPORT FOR THE PUPILS Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to learning. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children. Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Establish good relationships with children, acting as good role and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
I believe that each child is a unique individual and that all children can learn. Children will be encouraged to learn and grow by providing a foundation of developmentally appropriate experiences where all children can succeed in a safe and nurturing environment. Educating young children has always been an exciting career for me. I take much proud in my career being a good educator isn’t just about teaching children skill concepts, it also involve communicating and understanding the background of their family. I chose to do my research topic on The Role Head Start plays in the life of the community, families, and children education.