Intentional Teaching And How Does Extending Young Children's Learning?

Analyse the theoretical perspectives taken to learning and development through play Humanistic theory- says that children should have the chance to choose what they want to play with and carry out their own ideas. Adults should be supportive towards the child which will improve their confidence and self esteem. Social learning theory- children learn though copying other children and adults.

My role as a nursery teacher at Zeeba Daycare can have a very big impact on the development of children in my classroom. It is well known that children often observe what others do and many times will imitate actions they have observed, so it is very important that I set a good example and be a good role model as I could set a good foundation for the development of a child’s behaviour and morals. It is important to teach children that all people are important and valuable, no matter what their gender, race, ability or background is and that it is important to respect and support others that are different to us. Therefore I can affect their development in many good ways by

By tailoring lessons designed to fit each student I am able to better help them understand what they are learning. For instance, having a child very interested in kinesthetic or auditory styles of learning I can easily integrate academics while also stimulating a passion for lifelong learning.

It is important to take a balanced approach to risk management so not to over protect the children we care for but providing them with the safety to explore and make some decisions about risks confidently themselves with guidance. Children need to learn to manage some risks themselves and recognize their own boundaries and limitations by practitioners helping children and young people recognize the risks and dangers around them in the appropriate way.

Children's and young people's development is influenced by a range of external and personal factors in the following waysPhysical and cognitive impairment can be the result of problems such as foetal alcohol syndrome where a foetus has been exposed to alcohol in the womb. Also lack of nutrients, stress and pollutants such as cigarette smoke may contribute to the development of a child, and can even slow it down.

Australia believes in a holistic approach and that children learn through play and that learning is ongoing. Australia’s framework says that children belong to a community and should feel that they belong and have a purpose. Australia’s educators’ professional judgements are important in children’s learning. They use their professional knowledge and skills, knowledge of children, families and communities, awareness of how their beliefs and values impact children’s learning and personal styles and past experiences. Australia feels children learn best this way. The elements of the framework are Principles, Practice and Learning outcome. They have five principles which are: 1.Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships, 2.Partnerships, 3.High expectations and equity, 4.Respect for diversity, 5.Ongoing learning and reflective practice. These principles help educators teach children and for children to grow as people. The principles are based on looking at the child as a whole and focusing on their needs and development. Australia views children as competent. Children are able and a part of society. Educators draw on a rich repertoire of pedagogical practices to promote children’s learning by: Being responsive to children, Creating environments that have a positive impact on children’s learning, Valuing the cultural and social contexts of children and their families, Providing for

Think about your early childhood education (or your child’s early education), was it flexible to suit individual learning experiences or were children required to conform to the teacher’s methods of teaching? If you answered the latter, do you think the former would improve the quality of education? The initial years of education are crucial to learning, development and growth, during these first years children’s experiences shape their learning methods and they are able to learn rapidly, for this, early childhood educators must use teaching methods that are suitable for each child. Teachers must consider the attitude they bring to the classroom; how it affects children’s learning and the value, of the information and knowledge that

The education of the young mind is an important step in preparing the child for future learning experiences. The evolution of early childhood education has changed how adults and parents view the importance of offering stimulating and exciting opportunities to the very young. Early childhood Education offers the young child learning experiences that benefit them throughout their educational career. They soon embark on a whole new world of learning. These children are not only experiencing standard brain growth, but verbal and physical skills as well. Early childhood education teachers use a variation of techniques for instructing. They use lesson plans, worksheets, and even teacher resources for these young minds.

The film The World in Claire’s Classroom, 2000, shows us an alternative first and second grade classroom dynamic that Claire helps facilitate by her teaching style and beliefs.While certain parts of the film are socially problematic, in regards to some methods when learning about other cultures, Claire practices very progressive teaching methods and concepts that our class has covered. Because of using these varied teaching methods, Claire is also creating a more indepth and engaged learning environment that appears to have a positive impact on her students. Two concepts that I will be introducing and comparing to Claire’s classroom are Self-directed Learning and The Four Aspects of Engagement. Both of these concepts connect to multiple

“We discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being. It is not acquired by listening to words, but in virtue of experiences in which the child acts on his environment. The teacher 's task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for cultural activity in a special environment made for the child.”

Intentional teaching: Intentional teaching extends children’s thinking and builds deep understanding. Intentional teaching occurs in emergent and planned experiences.

Understanding cognition and how we learn is essential in the developmental stages of children. Not all students learn in the same way, understanding the cognitive process will assist in the development of the students. By modifying my approach when giving instructions I have noticed growth in current students that I am working with. Using concrete materials and giving the opportunity for students to be involved in hands-on activities on a daily basis, is essential in making new material meaningful to learners.. The knowledge gained from this topic has increased my understanding and is benefiting the children I am currently

There’s a lot of things that a student in certain positions could be thinking about, more enough that it could control their educational habits and how much they could pay attention depending on how motivated they could be. Teens have been accused of making the worst decisions in their stage of life, some of those decisions bringing them down more than they really want it to. Often times the feeling of being brought down comes from the classroom or the way things are at home, sometimes maybe both. Some kids tend to mask such a feeling better than others, ignoring the feeling completely or letting it bottle up over time. School, unfortunately, is a big thing in child’s life for it is apart of the process of what that child will grow into

1. What are some of the factors that influence young children’s cognitive development according to the theories developed by Vygotsky?

alertness in their classroom atmosphere, which means that students feel a low threat with a very high challenging state of mind. Secondly, an orchestrated immersion or a multiple, complex, and authentic experience should be felt by students in the class. Lastly, students should be in a state of active processing, which is, making meaning through experience processing. (http://www.eduscapes.com)