Even though many people think that art doesn’t matter in a child’s life‚ it is a crucial part of the early childhood because children are able to become independent through their art and it helps children develop in many different aspects of life. Art activities are very important. Not only because it allows teachers to recognize children with unusual abilities‚ but because it encourages each child’s “full and all-sided development.” Art activities can and do help children develop their cognitive
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Development As an early childhood professional‚ there are many developmental theorists that I have identified with over the last few years. One theorist that I feel I have related to most recently in my career is Lev Vygotsky. Lev Vygotsky was a Russian teacher and psychologist who developed extensive research and theories into the field of cognitive development. His theory of Social Development has become one of the most important theories of child development and is still used by many professionals
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To whom it may concern: As your constituent‚ I ask you to support and expand access to high--quality early care and education for Infants and Toddlers. High-quality care and education is fundamental for children in their primary years of life when they are first learning and discovering. Infants and toddlers need early care and educators who have specific knowledge of the development of infants and toddlers‚ offer a reliable relationship‚ respond to their individual needs‚ and cultivate their growth
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In Early Childhood Education 101 I learned a lot of new information. One major topic that gave me a better understanding when it comes to being a provider or teacher was chapter 5 Observation‚ Assessment‚ and Documentation. In a past education class that I have taken‚ we had to spend 30hr observing a classroom and teacher. Now after taking this class I feel that my observation was not done the correct way. I have learned that when documenting what I have observed‚ I am to write down exaely what I
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(Vygotsky). This simple phrase is meant to carry the notion that observation and documentation is key in understanding young children as learners. Observation and documentation of children has been an important part of early childhood teaching throughout history (Stuart Reifel‚ 2011). In the early nineteenth-century German educator Friedrich Froebel encouraged all kindergarten teachers to observe the children in their care in order to understand the ways in which children think‚ learn and build on their many
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Being culturally aware is not easy because culture is not conscious to us. We learn‚ over time to behave and do things in a certain way because of our experiences‚ values and cultural background. We operate at an unconscious level. My goal as an Early Childhood Professional is to foster a desire in my students for them to be exactly who they are and to celebrate their culture. This can be done through music and dance. I will ask children to bring recordings of music that their family enjoys. I will teach
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This essay will identity three of quality indicators which related to early childhood education [ECE]: trained staff‚ small group size‚ and partnership with parents and families‚ then discuss about why they are important for children‚ parents and society. Firstly‚ young children should be cared by trained staff. Rouse and Tarrant (2001) stated staff should have high qualification‚ training‚ experience‚ and positive attitudes working with young children. Educators with high acknowledge
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gain all knowledge‚ skills and understanding they need to fulfil their potential in the early years. Play is something of great importance to children and sometimes difficult for adults to fully grasp its functions and value. Play is an essential learning tool and can make an important contribution to children’s life and their physical‚ social‚ and emotional wellbeing. It is crucial to their wellbeing as a form of learning‚ development‚ expression‚ communication‚ and connection with other children
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Psychological Adjustments during early and middle adulthood ShaRhonda WashingtonPsychological Adjustments during early and middle adulthood It is a fact that aside from physical changes‚ there are also intrinsic changes that individuals go through throughout the periods of early and middle adulthood. These changes range from likes and dislikes‚ to the extent of the individual’s perception of the world. Also during this time period there are changes in the way the individual views relationships and
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Importance of Health and safety in early childhood When opening a centre one of the most important things is Health and Safety. Making sure that the children‚ families and teachers are in a safe and healthy environment is paramount. The centre should ensure that all teachers and management have the same expectations regarding health and safety‚ that’s why it is important that everyone reads the Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood and Care Centres 2008 which clearly states the high standard
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