All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual – Albert Einstein. This essay will endeavour to outline that ‘children develop in an integrated and holistic manner’‚ giving a brief summary of the core stages of development‚ physical‚ cognitive‚ social and emotional‚ while including the theory of great pioneers in the field of developmental psychology. Holistic development refers to the integrated nature of children’s development in
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I will foster opportunities for children to exhibit their own diversity and learn to appreciate that of other peers. When allowed I will take my classroom on field trips to visit museums‚ organizations‚ and restaurants that display different multicultural traditions and ways of daily living. Children’s parents will be allowed to come in and talk about a subject that correlates with what we’re doing in our curriculum to infuse diversity into our lesson plans. I anticipate that it may be somewhat of
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In the mind of a child ‘play’ constitute what they experience through activity taking place during a specific period time collectively with friends‚ family members or individually alone in his or her personal space. Brian Sutton-Smith (1997) a well-known play theorist believes that a child is born with a very active neuronal which will ease to function if not used. Children at an early age are capable of developing neurological function with will help them to solve problems‚ understand communication
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umbrella of the domain. To be numerate one must consider how the use of mathematics is influenced by social and cultural contexts (Macmillan‚ 2009‚ p. 1). There is a common misconception that early childhood educators do not need to teach mathematics‚ therefore many pre-service teachers opt to study the early years over primary and high school‚ as they do not feel comfortable with their own knowledge in this domain (Macmillan‚ 2009‚ p. 110). The abstract nature of mathematics has caused a misunderstanding
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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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culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Identified and discussed using perspectives and concepts. In addition‚ I will reflect on my personal identity and attitudes to diversity in my role as an early childhood teacher. There are multiple strategies that can support children and whanau from cultural and linguistic diverse background. Firstly communication between teachers and parents/whanau or centre and home are an important part of the process. Having a bilingual staff that can translate
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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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believe that it is important to live the value of “making the peace” along with teaching others that value especially in today’s society with all of the violent behaviors that young children and adults witness daily. I believe that as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher‚ I have a personal duty to model and teach this value of "making peace" to my students. As a teacher‚ I strive to make my students well rounded individuals to help them succeed in their classroom and in our society. I teach
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Early Childhood Education By Kylie Thomas EQUITY IN P Planning for equity can be a difficult task for early childhood educators across Australia. According to Sims (2009)‚ equity in early childhood education refers to fairness and is based on a balance of two different sets of rights: every child’s right to an opportunity to attend an early childhood environment and every child’s right to participate and be represented equally within that environment. Children have diverse needs and
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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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