Philosophy Of Early Childhood Education

Chapter two discusses various theorists that helped to mold and shape early childhood education to where it is today. There are several different theorists that contributed to the development of early childhood education. Some of these theorists include Alfred Adler, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and John Dewey. Each theorist developed a unique theory that has caused early childhood guidance and education to flourish like it has today. Without learning and building on these theories, early childhood guidance and education would never develop or change. The chapter explains how some theories may seem strange to the contemporary families, but these theories are the foundation of how early childhood education got to where it is today. The book goes

Early childhood is a time of curiosity, a time for play, and a time of rapid development. Every child is unique and deserving of an early childhood education that facilitates academic, social, and developmental growth through a variety of enjoyable experiences. Differentiated instruction adapts content, products and processes to meet the diverse learning needs and preferences of students (Thousand, Villa, & Nevin, 2007). Friedrich Froebel, the creator of Kindergarten, believed that children grow and learn as they play (Bruno, 2009). Play-based instruction not only enables young learners to have fun, but it also encourages interactive and cooperative learning, passion for discovery, and a foundation for later learning experiences

Early childhood educators teach students within pre-school programs, kindergarten programs and ultimately through the second grade. Educators influence our children in order to become fully prepared for the future generation. It has been stereotyped that these educators may teach simple topics; however, these particular concepts are the fundamentals toward a child’s emotional and academic growth. The use of social skills within a classroom environment potentially results in not only the students’ academic state; however, the child’s emotional well being as well. I was interested in this topic because I will be pursuing a career in early childhood education. I believe that implementing lessons involving social-emotional development skills

At the heart of early childhood education are young children. I thrive on the notion that education is a lifelong process and the building blocks of learning are developed in the early stages of life. I believe that life is all about gaining knowledge and sharing what we have learned with others. My philosophy of Early Childhood Education is based on research that indicates that a child’s growth is developmental. Each and every child is unique in terms of life experiences, developmental readiness and cultural heritage.

In my first semester of college at Concordia, I had the opportunity to have the class EDU 120. A requirement for this class was having 10 hours of fieldwork; at least 3 hours in each level of childhood. The reason for this requirement is to help the students discover what grade level they want to teach in the future.

My philosophy of Early childhood education is based on research that indicates that a child’s growth is developmental. Every child is unique in terms of life experiences, developmental readiness, and cultural heritage. A high quality early childhood program that provides a safe and nurturing environment, which promotes physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development will ensure a positive continuation of the child’s education process

This research report presents an analysis of and conclusions drawn from the experiences and perspectives of two educators that work in the early childhood setting. The main objective is to identify key elements and issues in relation to the families, diversity and difference. In particular how an early childhood educator implements, different approaches to honour culture and diversity, and to advocate for social justice in an early childhood settings. As such, it allows an insight into the important role that families and their background plays in the everyday lives of the children and educators within early childhood settings. In today’s ever-changing growing society it is essential for educators to be flexible to the

I believe as an early childhood educator it is my responsibility to provide infants, toddlers and young children with enriching and positive experiences. My goal is to be a positive role model and show the children I have respect for them and believe they are more than just a lesson. It is vital that the teacher keeps learning authentic and believes all children can learn. Keeping the learning authentic means that the lessons should be genuine and teachers should believe what they are teaching the kids. Lessons should be planned out to challenge the children but not be impossible to accomplish with the idea that all children learn differently.

During this class, we have discussed many topics from the importance of Early Childhood Education, through all of the developmental stages and into the roots of behavioral issues. I’d have to say out of all the topics, the importance of Early Childhood Education and how children develop and learn from week 2 is what has stuck out the most to me. I have even found myself explaining the importance to friends, with information I have learned from this course.

I believe all children are worthy of a secure, attentive, and inspiring school environment in which to thrive, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. It is my objective as an educator to assist students in meeting their fullest potential in all of these domains by providing an environment that is safe and encouraging. As an Early Childhood Special Education teacher, I am passionate about the initial growth and development of children and have dedicated my life to this discipline. I agree children are born with a clean slate (tabula rasa) yet, are born into a particular set of circumstances such as, their own individual culture. Along with that culture come a certain set of perspectives regarding

The major that I am pursuing is Social Work. Social Workers work with people in need of various things. They advocate for those that cannot and do not know how to do it for themselves. My ultimate goal is to make the life of others more bearable. This is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I want to dedicate myself to the wellness of others and work to make this world a better place by working with people who have been overlooked and feel that they have lost to the struggles

My philosophy is that all children deserve to have a nurturing, and challenging learning environment. I believe early education teachers play a key role in providing children with quality learning experiences that will teach them how to get along with others, and teach them about the world around them. It is the teachers role to use appropriate practices based on the knowledge they have about child development. Then to apply that knowledge when they are creating a curriculum that will encourage the child's emotional, social, and cognitive development. In addition, I believe it is important for the teacher to be a role model for the children. The teachers attitudes, actions, even how they decorate the classroom needs to reflex respect for

The program I chose to visit was a child care center at Garrett LLC. For Learning & Growth, located at 1929 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. The classroom that I observed was an infant classroom, which children’s age between six weeks to one-year-old. The demographic in this small infant classroom was five children, with a ratio of three white boys to two black girls. There was only one six weeks’ infant baby girl in this classroom with a special need such as a need to drink her mother’s breast milk, which her mother already prepared every day six bottles of breast milk for the classroom.

Early childhood education is important and is a crucial stage of a child development as the emotional, social and physical development of the child will have a direct effect on their overall development and on the adult, they will become.

I believe that education is a unique experience for every student who enters a classroom. In order for children to benefit from what schools offer, I think that teachers must fully understand the importance of their job. As an early child educator I am preparing children for the world of learning. We are shaping the minds of our future. In order to have a high quality classroom I must provide a safe and nurturing environment which promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.