The Early Childhood Education Of Literacy And Numeracy

"Ecological systems theory is an approach to study of human development that consists of the 'scientific study of the progressive, mutual accommodation, throughout the life course, between an active, growing human being, and the changing properties of the immediate settings in which the developing person lives, as this process is affected by the relations between these settings, and by the larger contexts in which the settings are embedded'" (Bronfenbrenner, 1989, page or #). When reading and researching to gain deeper understanding and

The Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems is a model created by psychologist Urie Bronfenbrenner that refers to five structures of which an individual interacts with that impacts their development. The structures are referred to as systems in the model and there are five systems: Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem.

This policy aims to provide teaching staff and the wider school community with clear guidelines to support your child's literacy and numeracy development (Department of Education and Training, 2017). Through whole-school collaboration, our teachers can ensure that literacy and numeracy strategies and supports (to identify, adjust and address the literacy and numeracy needs of every student) are embedded seamlessly within every subject to guarantee that your child has the best possible opportunities for success at and beyond school (ACARA, 2014; Department of Education and Training, 2017). Literacy is one of the seven general capabilities within the Australian Curriculum that aim to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and dispositions to flourish in their learning (ACARA,

Observing child behavior within the community is essential in order to comprehend lecture material and relate it to real-world scenarios. On Tuesday March 15th, I conducted an observation at the Bloomsburg Town Park late in the afternoon as I watched little preschoolers play in the sun. I observed a little girl approximately 3 or 4 years’ old who was accompanied by an 8-9-year old brother and her parents. I’d relate the little girl’s interaction with her family and other kids to Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological systems theory, specifically microsystem, and Bandura’s theory.

The NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy) is a test produced and evaluated by the ACARA (Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority), the data helps teachers to refine the core curriculum framework, in order to address students who may require different methods of teaching to suit their learning abilities. Details relating to affective learning development in specific year levels, effects of socio economics and ethnicity on learning, are some essential details required to allow for solutions to improve learning for all, in all schools K-12 in Australia via the national curriculum (ACARA.nd,).

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

As a young student growing up, literacy and numeracy were never my strongest areas of learning. The memories of my teachers asking us to divide into reading groups for reading comprehension, or pull out our maths homework were always daunting for me and I remember a time where my teacher made me stay during lunch to complete my maths class work. However as a young student I have always enjoyed spelling and although my literacy and numeracy skills weren’t the greatest I felt more confident that my language skills were a lot better than both my literacy and numeracy skills. Looking back as I progressed through my schooling career, my literacy skills begun to improve, however numeracy would still remain the subject I disliked the most. In comparison to my peers, who were all just about my age, I felt as if I was under achieving in those specific areas of learning, and despite the countless attempts and efforts by my peers, teachers, tutors and parents who all encouraged me, I felt as if I could not reach that point. In relation to week 2 lecture readings (Catherine , Snow (2002) Reading for understanding: toward a research and development program in reading comprehension. CA/USA: RAND) the students attentiveness towards reading comprehension, is influenced and affected by many factors including

Bronfenbrenner’s ecological system theory was created to concentrate on the value and gratification of the adolescent’s surrounding (Kail, 2010). He believed as a child advances, their interaction becomes more intricate. The ecological systems theory classifies life expansion in the field of a classification of interactions that establishes an individual’s environment. According to (Kail, 2010), Bronfenbrenner ecological system theory of child development has 4 systems that suggestively

Urie Bronfenbrenner created an ecological system theory that allows us to see the different aspects in our life that help define who we are as humans and also allows us to see the many different places or people that help us become who we are. Bronfenbrenner’s ecology model is made up of four different systems that are each influenced by different types of environmental stages in our lives. This theory includes the Microsystem, the Mesosystem, the Exosystem, and the Macrosystem. The Microsystem is the first and most direct experiences that we have in our lives. People like our closest family members, teachers, neighbors and peers belong into our Microsystem. Our most direct social interactions are with the people that we are most close to,

In an effort to combat a perceived decline in the academic standards in Australian school children, an initiative was trialled to assess the literacy and numeracy standards of pre-service teachers at the conclusion of their academic study. Whilst the initiative may have merit, the timing of this assessment may be seen as dubious.

These days, it is irrefutable to say that it is as important for school children to study music, art and sport as it is for them to become literate and numerate. Considering this, proponents argue that, school children should learn various things, while others opine that become literate and numerate is all students need. However, in my opinion, I am inclined to believe that, student should learn different things.

As a future teacher of the Early Childhood level it is essential to teach literacy in the early years of children’s schooling. According to the U.S Department of Education, it is said that children who do not start reading early enough in their school career struggle through the rest of their educational years. Some people believe that students will eventually catch up in school. However, this is false “out of 50 first graders who struggle with reading, 44 of them will still be struggling in the fourth grade (United Way). The only way that children can avoid this is by beginning to read early and learning the basics of

First, in regards to families and children in relation to society, I will encourage young children’s social and emotional development by teaching them the rules of the center and how to follow them, how to understand the needs of others, and how both positive and negative actions affect others. Teaching these to the young children in my care, and working with their parents as to how they also can teach their children, will help their sons and daughters grow into productive and socially acceptable adults. Secondly, I must understand the theories of socialization. For example, I need to understand Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory. Knowing the five systems of Bronfenbrenner’s theory - the microsystem, the mesosystem, the exosystem, the microsystem, and the chronosystem, will allow me to understand human development from childhood to adulthood. Moreover, knowing this theory will also help me to understand how a child’s environment, and the people or organizations involved in their environment, encourage a child’s growth and development. Lastly, understanding child development will give me the knowledge needed to prepare and provide the best environment for quality care at my center, and gain the ability to teach and interact with each child within the different age groups. Knowing what is typical child development at a certain age is important when planning my environment yet, I also need to know how to make changes to accommodate individual children who may be ahead or behind in his or her development. Knowing child development also will help me to provide activities that challenge the children just enough to progress without frustrating them. Furthermore, understanding and knowing child development will

Is it possible to get through education without the constant feeling of not being good enough? “Test anxiety disturbs the mind and body, affecting children in how they think, learn and reason” (Mayer, 2008, p. 77). One of my teaching goals is to help struggling students avoid those feelings of low self worth particularly when it is test time.

It is important to support the development of language, literacy and numeracy at this early stage as it forms the basis for each child’s future learning needs and ability and will also allow you to observe and understand if there is a need for additional support. It will also help children to grow and to become confident, educated individuals and succeed in their life goals.