Decoding is the process translating a written word into a spoken word ("cracking the code"). An individual who has developed adequate decoding skills can begin to acquire fluency when reading no longer requires a conscious‚ deliberate effort. When fluent‚ reading becomes automatic and consists of word recognition rather than sounding out and combining syllables necessary to decode words. Teaching decoding provides students with the keys to unlock new words. Teaching the regular phonetic patterns
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Observations‚ assessments and planning all support children’s development and learning. Planning starts with observing children to understand and consider their current interests‚ needs‚ development and learning. Observation is the process of watching the children in our care‚ listening to them and taking note of what we see and hear from them. When children participate in child-led activities‚ we record and assess them through observations. In my setting when children first attending and before
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Junior year was a year to remember‚ I learned many valuable lessons that I could apply to my senior year. Mrs.Wright was my english teacher and was one of my hardest classes that year. I appreciate her for making her class a challenge from essays to research papers‚ I learned from them and became a better writer because of her. My life during the time was overwhelming due to family problems‚ many of my other teachers and peers supported me and I highly thank them. One of my favorite activities was
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In order to start the process for my observation I had to first speak with the parents of the child Mr. and Mrs. Pretty (not their real name). I spoke with Mrs. Pretty because her husband was unavailable at the time and I know her very well. I informed her about the assignment and discussed the outline of it with her to ensure that she knew exactly what the observation entail as well as the fact that I might need additional information from her or her husband. She informed me that she would inform
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The poignant feeling of anticipation and excitement enthused us as we piled into Grandpa’s old beat up van. A sense of invincibility enveloped us as we started our twelve hour trek to Branson‚ Missouri. This serenity soon shattered when Luke began to throw up all over my seat. I sat horrified‚ trapped by the luggage in front of me. “Stop the van!” I screamed. Covered in bright pink Double Bubble puke‚ I bolted from the vehicle. I had tried to warn Luke earlier‚ but he did not listen. As the twentieth
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It was the first day that school was out. And‚ the old movie theater had just shut down last year. We wanted to go check it out. There was only four of us John‚ Luke‚ Ian and I. We had no more than one day. Nobody has ever returned since the last movie played. There’s on old homeless man‚ that they say lives there night and day. He treats the place like his son that he never had. But he never cleans anything. They say there’s still popcorn in the maker and soda in the cups. I guess‚ we won’t
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Observations What are observations? Finding out what children can do & recording it Evidence of child behaviour & development Factual descriptions of child’s actions & language Observations help us to plan ‘next steps’ for children Why do we observe? To inform our planning To review the effectiveness of areas of provision & use of resources To identify learning opportunities and plan relevant & motivating experiences To reflect on our own practise To protect children To develop
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Understanding Emotional and Social Development in Children Social relationships begin at birth and are evident in the daily interactions between infants‚ parents‚ and teachers. Infants are social beings who possess many behaviors that they use to initiate and facilitate social interactions. Everyone uses social behaviors to begin and maintain a relationship with others. Consequently‚ healthy social development is essential for young children. Regardless of their temperament‚ all infants are capable
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Observation of a 5 ½-year old boy at the school playground Psychology 2103 – Human Growth and Development Summer 2014 Observational Paper INTRODUCTION Wayne is a five and a half year old boy in kindergarten‚ who will turn six in July. He is the youngest child in his class; most of his peers already turned six during the school year. He is about average height for his age and thin‚ with brown hair and eyes. He has a happy temperament and positive disposition; he demonstrates secure
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on the water. The engine’s forty year slumber had come to an end. With the ferocity of a rudely awakened grizzly the engine propelled the boat through the glassy‚ cold water. My weeks of effort had finally paid off. The sixty year old boat engine was alive! My resurrection of the old boat motor started in the waning days of summer. School was starting up and I was looking for some productive way to spend my time after school. I had always known that various old boat motors were down there but I
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