In this essay “Children Need to Play‚ Not Compete‚” written by Jessica Statsky‚ Statsky states‚ “When overzealous parents and coaches impose adult standards on children’s sports‚ the result can be activities that are neither satisfied nor beneficial to children’”(Statsky 236). Should the children be able to experience the fun‚ or should they feel pressured by their parents‚ coaches and etc? I believe the young children in between the ages of six and twelve should be able to experience the fun in
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1.1 Explain the function of assessment in learning and development. Assessment is a way of finding out what learning has taken place. It enables the assessor to check what level of knowledge‚ skills and competency the candidate has throughout the qualification or programme. It starts with the assessor sitting down with the candidate at the beginning and creating an assessment plan for each stage of the candidate’s chosen course. 1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment
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Cognitive Development Preschool children ages 3 - 5: Cognitive development refers to the acquisition and use of thinking skills. It a child’s increasing ability to think and reason‚ they are active participants in the learning process‚ they are learning how to learn. Like scientists preschool children are curious about what they observe‚ they ask questions‚ make predictions about what will happen and test their ideas‚ they recall past experiences and apply what they know to
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In “children Need to Play‚ Not compete‚” Jessica Statsky highlights her concerns regarding the destructive effects competitive sports have on children. This issue needs to be resolved and the parents need to understand the consequences of making these kinds of sports part of their children lives. These sports are not suitable for young children as they are based on the age and strength of adults. Jessica talks about the damaging effects these competitive sports have on a child’s brain and bodies
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* Form 2 Assessment front sheet and feedback record PTLLS Level 3 This form is mandatory Theory Assessment No: | Unit 002 – Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning | Learner name: | Jessica Bell | Enrolment number: | | Date issued: | 23/10/2012 | Date submitted : | 06/11/2012 | I confirm that the evidence for this unit is authentic and a true representation of my own work. Learner Signature …………………………………………….. Date …………………
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Unit 6 Curriculum development for inclusive practice What do we mean by the word ‘curriculum’? A definition given by John Kerr and quoted by Vic Kelly is ’All the learning which is planned and guided by the school‚ whether it is carried on in groups or individually‚ inside or outside the school’. (quoted in Kelly 1983 P10). The idea of curriculum is not exactly a new one; the word itself has its roots in ancient Greek and Latin. But the way it is understood and the way that it has been theorised
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UNIT 009: Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning 1:1 I deliver training in project management and use variety of strategies e.g. lecturing‚ questioning and answer‚ and brainstorming. I also use discussion and demonstrations‚ workshops and seminars. I use these learning and teaching strategies to engage learners and facilitate learning by sight‚ hearing and doing. Learners are able to “hear it‚ do it‚ link theory to practice and reflect on what they learn” (Kolb‚ 1984)
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DTLLS Option Unit at Level 5 Assignment Inclusive Practice 1. Critically analyse the characteristics that influence learning‚ including strategies for effective management of the learner and learning in the inclusive environment. 2. Review and analyse legislative requirements relating to inclusive practice‚ and their implications for the organisation and own practice. 3. Explore and evaluate the key components and resulting benefits of an effective inclusive learning environment. Critically
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Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning QAC Code: F/503/1235 (Level 4) I am a strong believer of inclusive learning and teaching‚ as inclusive teaching refers to the creation of a learning environment which provides all students‚ regardless of their background and ability‚ with the opportunity to fulfil their own learning potential and support other students who may wish to learn from them. Within my experience and current work place I have found that using a wide
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Summary In “Children Need to Play‚ Not Compete‚” Jessica Statsky‚ strongly opposes the fact that children should not be treated or expected to behave like adults. Some sports with adults’ rules and regulation‚ when played by children‚ turn out to be a lot more than just playing the game or enjoying. Winning and losing is a part of life‚ this factor should not be too much empowering that it overcomes all other aspects like enjoying the essence of sports and spending time with friends. Winning and
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