Unit 7- play and learning in children’s education E1: Collate evidence which describes the role of the practitioner in meeting children’s learning needs. * The practitioner’s role is meeting needs and supporting rights of children as suggested by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. ‘UNICEF’s mission is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights‚ to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.’ http://www.unicef
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Through play‚ children explore and learn about their world as well as developing imagination‚ creativity‚ social skills‚ and problem solving skills. In this essay‚ I will examine the value of play in strengthening children’s learning development considering their physical‚ socio-emotional‚ spiritual and cognitive development. I will also discuss the value of play that is acknowledged by Vygotsky and Piaget considering play as part of learning. Moreover I will examine the teachers’’ role and teaching
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Children At Play: Actual vs. Dramatic One of the signs of early childhood development is the ability to engage in play. Young children (ages 4-6) prefer non structured environments that gives them the “freedom” to un-limit their play in different settings. Working with preschoolers for over five years‚ I am fascinated to learn all the different ways children play to learn. I understand every child has their unique talents and skills that makes them individuals. It is important to sketch out different
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Cited: Afigbo‚ A‚E "Women as Factor in Development" In Ijere Mo(Ed) Women in Nigeria Economy ‚ Enugu Acena publishers‚ 1991 Onwueme Tess Go Tell It to Women New York: African Heritage Press‚ 1992 others. His dramatic works include‚ but are not restricted to the following This Land Must Sacrifice
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Introduction to ECE The Importance of Value of Play What is play and why is it important? Play is the primary way for children to learn. It is essential to development because it contributes to the physical‚ social‚ and emotional well-being of children. It is through play that much of children’s early learning is achieved. Of it benefits‚ it offers to parents the opportunity to engage fully with their children. Through play children learn about shapes‚ colors‚ cause and effect‚ and about themselves
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Play is one of the most defining features of childhood in Western society. It is something that all children have in common and what makes a child’s world different from adults. In answering the question‚ this essay will first examine the different opinions held by theorists as to why children play. I will then look at role play‚ which is one of the many types of play that children engage in. Finally I will look at children’s play as a social process using examples from other cultures and then briefly
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PW. 13 1.1 Summarises the statutory and regulatory requirements covering the health‚ safety and Security in a play environment for: - Children and young people Doing regular fire drills so the children are aware of the procedure‚ risk assessment of the play setting before the children enter - workers- All staff in the setting should have a clear understanding of the health‚ safety and security procedures‚ and know their responsibilities for each other‚ the children‚ and the premises. -
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Play Therapy Play therapy is a type of mental health‚ educational‚ or developmental intervention that is designed to help children grow up as happy and well-adjusted as possible. It involves the use of play to communicate with children and to help children learn to solve problems and change their negative behaviors. The Association for Play Therapy defines play therapy as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained
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Critical Evaluation of The Value of Play Introduction Play has a vital role in a child’s learning and development. Each adult has their own interpretation of what play is‚ but play can be interpreted as‚ ‘children being given the opportunity to use resources and facilities provided in order to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. This can be done spontaneously through imaginative play‚ and using communication to enhance their independent learning. Play can also be seen as a way a child
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The play being discussed in this critique will be Metamorphoses written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman. The URI Theatre department produced its own version directed by Steven Raider-Ginsburg. It was performed between the dates of February 21-March 3‚ 2013. Costume design was by David T Howard‚ Scene design by Patrick Lynch. Lighting design was handled by Christian Wittwer and Sound design was by Michael Hyde. This production shows students continuing their development as actors thru the
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