I should write the teacher observation with Ms.G.W because it was very age appropriate math activity for preschool children. We measured the height of baby by using blocks. First we guess how many blocks we will use‚ and we let the baby lay down on the floor. We put two scotch papers on the floor‚ one is next to his head and the other one is next to his toe.
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When comparing Piaget and Vygotsky‚ many critics argue that both have many similarities as well as many differences. Meece and Daniels talk about how both Vygotsky and Piaget agreed that knowledge must be learned mentally by the child‚ yet Vygotsky was the one who emphasized that social interactions were a key role in helping the child achieve this knowledge. Another idea that Vygotsky emphasized more than Piaget was the idea that culture was detrimental in molding a child’s cognitive development
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Piaget and Vygotsky: Similar Differences People recognize that Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky are two of the most influential thinkers in the world of developmental psychology. These two theorists are similar in several ways but are also different in at least one key area (Lourenço‚ p. 282). It is important for educators to understand the philosophies of each in order to become familiar with how children develop so that their students can receive the most benefit from instruction. Piaget: A Brief
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Play in the Preschool Classroom The article I chose to read is called “Play in the Preschool Classroom: Its Socioemotional Significance and the Teacher’s Role in Play.” This article is about the emotional and social developmental value at play in the early childhood classroom. It also questions about the developmental benefits of play. The article also discusses the role teachers could play in making play a developmental and educational experience. There are many different ways that children’s
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The iteach principles is a guideline to make the most out of learning and teaching in preschools. They believe that children are “curious‚ active‚ and competent learners” (Ministry of Education‚2012) and the iteach principle is designed according to how children learn best. Hence most preschool follows this guideline to ensure that quality learning is given to our kids. In center A‚ the teacher gave all of the kids blocks of different colours‚ shape‚ and sizes to play with. She also handed out
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When comparing the work of Piaget and Vygotsky‚ thought is given about the profound impact their theories have made on child development and learning. It is interesting how they both approached this topic from different perspectives and emphasized different methodologies. Educators‚ scholars‚ and parents have used their philosophies to understand how children learn and to create strategies to teach them. While their theories do share some similarities‚ there are some differences. Piaget’s theory
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On this day we were presented with multiple opportunities to start our journey of obtaining a better understanding of the Reggio philosophy and their infant/toddler centers and preschools. The first experience we had this day was being introduced to Sarah and Paula‚ were we got a brief overview of everything we will be learning about during our two weeks at the Loris Malaguzzi Center and schools. Following our brief introductions and overview we went on a tour with two of the atelieristas‚ Federica
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today these two psychologists are relevant. The studies of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky demonstrate important theories from their time that are still relevant today. Each of the two theories has similarities but‚ also have large differences that separate the two ideas. Each of the theories are meant for an educational setting and this will explain what they are‚ how they are the same‚ and why they are different. Vygotskys theory was a social development theory. He believes this development started
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Content Review Week Two Ernestine Brodie Walden University Decisions with regard to creating optimal preschool physical environments involve much more than thoughtful consideration about where to place classroom furnishings. Considering what you have learned about preschoolers needs and dimensions of quality environments‚ use examples to explain at least three ways that optimal physical environments can foster opportunities for growth and learning. According to Gestwicki (2014) Elizabeth
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The evolution of technology has advanced so dramatically‚ where everything is now easily accessed. Although technology provides children with access to the most up-to-date information quicker and easier than ever before‚ technology is also partially to blame for how inactive children are becoming. Whether children are engaging their mind on a computer or an IPad‚ the active participation is limited. To stop the rise in childhood obesity and physical inactivity‚ strong physical education programs
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