I was born and raised in the Commonwealth of Dominica and my interest in working with young children started at a very early age. When I was 8 my mother would take me to a home daycare after school and collect me after she got off work in the evening. It is there that my maternal instincts would begin to show. The children were ages 0-2 years of age and I being the oldest would help care for the little ones by feeding and playing with them. I always looked forward in going there after school. The
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Early childhood is full of lots of small triumphs and rapid growth. The movie we watched in class showed us several different scenarios and in which small children discover that they can affect their world. In an experiment done by Emperor Fredrick II over 700 years ago‚ humans discovered the importance of interaction between a care giver and child. The Emperor had several babies grow in such a way that their caregivers simply fed and changed them. The caregivers were told not to speak or show
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Discuss Early Childhood Curriculum approaches: Compare and Contrast of High/Scope‚ Reggio and Te Whariki Introduction: Early Childhood is an important stage of children’s life. By interacting with people around (each other and the adults)‚ children explore and make sense of the world around them. A successful early childhood curriculum should fulfill children’s need to give children rich experience at the most important developmental stage of their lives. This paper will critically discuss‚ compare
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Reflection in Teaching Teachers‚ it is thought‚ benefit from the practice of reflection‚ the conscious act of thinking deeply about and carefully examining the interactions and events within their own classrooms. Educators T. Wildman and J Niles (1987) describe a scheme for developing reflective practice in experienced teachers. This was justified by the view that reflective practice could help teachers to feel more intellectually involved in their role and work in teaching and enable them to
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3/19/13 8AM Play/Creativity/Dreams/Imagination/Intelligence When we see children playing with others or by themselves‚ we tend to think of them as ‘just playing’‚ when in reality they are developing important skills‚ habits and attitudes they will use in everyday life. When children play they learn how to cope with their emotions‚ continue to try to improve and learn to share with others. Children are not generally taught how to play‚ they use their imagination and creativity. Through play
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I enjoy playing games and making sure that the kids are having fun as well. I like being able to be a positive influence on them even in the smallest way. In the future‚ I hope to become a preschool teacher to help children learn new things. Early childhood would be the best fit for me as I can interact with young children better than older children. Being able to teach children would be an awarding and exciting experience in my life. I started out babysitting for my three neighbor’s children over
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Philosophy Statement Brianna Humphries Today’s children are tomorrow’s future They hold the future in their little hands What we give to them today is our tomorrow Make sure everyone understands -Maryann Harman I believe that children can learn through play‚ interacting with others‚ their experiences‚ and hands-on learning activities. Creating a community in the classroom environment is the beginning for setting the child up for a successful year academically and socially for their development
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Throughout history‚ many different theories were developed. The first priority of an early childhood program is to support young children’s development and attachments. The most powerful influences on development are culture‚ temperament‚ and biological and environmental factors Predictability in the schedule and in the way adults care for the child helps to provide children with a secure base. I believe Head Start and Early Head Start is important for children. It prepares them for Kindergarden. Family
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My philosophy of education encompasses three attributes that play a significant role in becoming an effective educator. The three qualities are as follows: creating an environment that is conducive to different types of learners‚ maintaining a respectful yet fun classroom setting‚ and using visual and creative teaching methods to sustain the hunger for knowledge in your classroom setting. An educator will remain successful if they possess these qualities in addition to enthusiasm and patience.
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Sharon is a 6 month‚ 185 lbs. healthy woman. She presents with no problems during the pregnancy. She is concern with exercise that will help in the development of her baby and keep her healthy though out the duration of her pregnancy. The plan that I have suggested for her would include walking‚ swimming‚ and low pressure aerobics or yoga. All of these exercise will not only benefit her baby but also benefit her as well
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