...| Your Selected approach: Montessori | Reggio Emilia Approach | Identify how each component is similar or different between the two approaches. | Teacher’s Role in Supporting | 1. Cognitive Development | 1. Here teacher helps children in thinking logically, comparing, contrasting and matching patterns. Teacher takes care of phonological development and language acquisition of child by involving them in singing, reading, talking and playing with the sound of words. 2. Teacher keeps educational materials around the children to invoke their sensory organs and generate curiosity in them. And this curiosity takes them toward their cognitive development. 3. Pupils are kept engaged in puzzles and play. Puzzles develop problem solving skill in children. They also learn sequence and organization. While solving puzzles children come up with questions as how it can be organized further? This way they construct knowledge and lead toward cognitive development. 4. Some senior Montessori teachers are also expected to design their own material to educate and help children in their cognitive development. | 1. Here teacher helps children to recognize concepts, thoughts and theories to generate new meaning. 2. Teacher gives many opportunities to child for exploration and cognitive development such as presentation of concepts in variety of ways like art, music, shadow play. 3. In Reggio Emilia model teacher keeps open ended material around children. Things which can be...
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...Intentional Teaching and its Importance in Early Childhood Education Introduction: ‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’ — William Butler Yeats Reflected by an early childhood educator, it is evident the response or idea everyone has when you mention to them that you are an early childhood educator; ‘Oh, you get to play with children all day’ or, in a particular tone, ‘You must love kids’. Very limited is the understanding to how important the role of an educator is, more importantly how critical the role of an educator is in the development of a young child. Onlookers will see an educator involved in play with children but will never truly comprehend the purposeful planning that has been implemented nor the intentional teaching employed to inhibit learning. Similar is the thought process and understanding of most parents. The educators have to promote intentional teaching practices and help parents recognize its true purpose and value in supporting children’s learning and development. This essay aims to explain intentional teaching and its relation to early childhood education and care. This essay will also focus on removing or denunciating any confusion amongst educators questioning the need for intentional teaching or that the practice is a formal instruction in a play-based curriculum. Intentional teaching- Definition and its placement in ECE: ‘Intentional teaching: involves educators being deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful...
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...Managing a Quality Curriculum Outcome 2 & 3 Yvonne Norval Contents Page 1 - Title Page 2 - Contents Page 3 - Introduction/Develop and plan Page 4 - Cont.… Page 5 – Evaluate effectiveness of adult contribution Page 6 – Cont.… Page 7 - References Introduction Throughout this project I am going to demonstrate my ability to take a lead role in the development and planning of a quality curriculum. My project will include evidence of the planning process, equality issues, Samples of children’s work, photos and Materials used for evaluation and proposed developments for the future. I will evaluate the contribution made by the practitioner, Manager and other adults, and identify any strengths and weaknesses. Develop and plan for a quality Curriculum Using Pre Birth to Three curriculums, myself and my staff meet to discuss and plan for the month a head, using a form called improvement plan, Record of consultation (Appendix1). Due to various children’s interests i.e. looking out the window at the different flowers, stories, songs and parent information (Parent had told us they had been out with their child doing the gardening); we decided to build on this, as Maria Montessori said that “the child can only be free when the adult becomes an acute observer. Any action of the adult that is not a response to the children’s observed behaviour and interests limit the child’s freedom”. Pound, L (2006) she believed children learned best through their senses and in an environment...
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...Managing a Quality Curriculum Outcome 2 & 3 Yvonne Norval Contents Page 1 - Title Page 2 - Contents Page 3 - Introduction/Develop and plan Page 4 - Cont.… Page 5 – Evaluate effectiveness of adult contribution Page 6 – Cont.… Page 7 - References Introduction Throughout this project I am going to demonstrate my ability to take a lead role in the development and planning of a quality curriculum. My project will include evidence of the planning process, equality issues, Samples of children’s work, photos and Materials used for evaluation and proposed developments for the future. I will evaluate the contribution made by the practitioner, Manager and other adults, and identify any strengths and weaknesses. Develop and plan for a quality Curriculum Using Pre Birth to Three curriculums, myself and my staff meet to discuss and plan for the month a head, using a form called improvement plan, Record of consultation (Appendix1). Due to various children’s interests i.e. looking out the window at the different flowers, stories, songs and parent information (Parent had told us they had been out with their child doing the gardening); we decided to build on this, as Maria Montessori said that “the child can only be free when the adult becomes an acute observer. Any action of the adult that is not a response to the children’s observed behaviour and interests limit the child’s freedom”. Pound, L (2006) she believed children learned best through their senses and in an environment...
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...ECE311: Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods (BDH1414A) Instructor: Latisha Shipley May 5,2014 What and how we teach the children in our classroom is very important. In some cases small children whom are entering kindergarten or a school at a young age seem to be scared. They don't understand the change and for them sometimes it could be a frightening thing. Education may seem complex to small children but it is very important for each of them to succeed in anything they do. As teachers we have to be ready to face the fact that some children will be less forthcoming than others. Example children who are an only child may at times be more scared than other's because they may not have the experience that children who have siblings have. Where the sibling comes home from school and shares the exciting new things that they did at school. As teachers we have been there, we were too their age and felt the same excitement and fear that they feel. Thus we remember that this was our first experience at school and it is also so for these young children. The curriculum I have chosen is for the age group of pre-kindergarteners. Preschool education is very important because well as we know it is our very first step into the next twelve years of school education. At such a young age children look up to their parents and teachers to help guide them by giving them information that will be helpful in their future education experiences. These kids are expecting this information so...
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... (2008) communication is an active process that can involve touch, listening, tone of voice, gesture, playing, observing, reassuring, signing, explaining, receiving and transmitting information and interpreting and reflecting upon what has been communicated to us. Furthermore, communication is fundamental to a child’s cognitive, social and emotional development (Crow et al., 2008). It is essential for a child in order to develop their own communication skills, as well as provide them with a means of understanding the environment around them, for example their society and culture (Crow et al., 2008). This essay will discuss the key elements of communication in work with children whilst also examining what the ‘Reggio Emilia’ approach, an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education, contributes to our understanding of good communication with children. The first years of a child’s life are when good communication between the child and their parent or primary carer is most important (Hart and Risley, 1995). Communication between carer and baby plays a key role in the development of the infant’s brain (Gerhardt, 2004). Children are primed to communicate from babyhood and naturally reach out to connect with others by mimicking gestures, using different facial expressions, gaze following and making noises. These early nonverbal communication skills are thought to provide a foundation for later language development (Strid et al., 2006). The interactions of adult...
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...20 March 2012 My college major and why writing about this topic will be beneficial to me: My major is Early Childhood Education. After I graduate I want to eventually open my own daycare center but before that I will probably get some teaching done first. Researching about the most effective teaching methods will help me run a more beneficial daycare center in the future. My purpose: The purpose of my final research paper is to educate my audience of what the most effective teaching method(s) are. I want my reader to know what the benefits are for children whose daycare teachers use the Montessori teaching method. I will prove to them that the Montessori teaching methods are very beneficial to infant-toddler and primary students and that it should be one of the leading methods used. My working thesis and any assumptions: Childcare providers for children ages 0-4 should follow the Montessori teaching method because teaching methods used in children’s early ages has a long term impact on them. My approach to the subject of my paper: In the structure of my paper I will first define what a childcare/daycare is, what is actually considered to be a daycare. After I will tell about different types of teaching methods used and what some outcomes from previous studies have shown about different ones. I will then prove why the Montessori teaching method is the best one to use for children ages 0-4 and show the benefits that children will have from using this method in the long run. Finally...
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...from his mother each morning. At drop off, he clings to her and screams uncontrollably. After she leaves, Shane continues to scream and cry until you are able to soothe him. 2. Lisa often gets frustrated when trying to play with other children. She takes toys from their hands and even hits children with the toys. Next, address each of the following points according to the teaching approach/setting that best reflects your style in your desired classroom setting (e.g. Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, traditional preschool, etc.): 1. Outline a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario. 2. Explain how your plan would support the teaching approach/setting. 3. Describe how you will create an effective partnership with parents to address the discipline or guidancescenario. 4. Describe one or two possible obstacles you might encounter when implementing your plan. 5. Discuss how you will address these obstacles. The paper should be three to four pages in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use at least two scholarly sources in addition to your text. Your paper should also be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of ECE 313 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT in order to ace their studies. ECE 313 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT To purchase this...
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...Carolina kindergarten standards to develop curriculum. Cumberland County public school system does not have the best reputation for educating students and has created a need for more private schools. Currently, we only offer a preschool program but plan to expand into the elementary school ages. As the new school year approaches I will be redesigning the classroom environment and curriculum by incorporating theories from Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum, and High Scope Curriculum along with including state standard activities to cover the main concepts for the core subjects to prepare for Kindergarten. Classroom environment and teaching strategies will incorporate philosophies and theories from Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum, High Scope Curriculum, and Piaget’s theory into a comprehensive curriculum design for preschoolers. When developing curriculum it is important for this age group to have several approaches. “Children ages 3–8 benefit from planned, teacher-guided, interactive small-group and large- group experiences” (NAEYC, 2009). “Reggio Emilia programs demonstrate how planning an environment is driven by respect for the rights of the child to a beautiful welcoming space that promotes relationships and attention to detail” (Jaruszewicz. 2012). Emergent curriculum introduces topics of study where lessons are child initiated and theme based on student’s interest. Another belief that I have started to practice is the importance of learned centered activities. I...
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...A++PAPER;http://www.homeworkproviders.com/shop/ece-313-week-4-assignment-childrens-story/ ECE 313 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT CHILDRENS STORY Children’s Story. Knowing how to address a variety of situations in the early childhood setting and effectively partnering with parents to do so are important skills for all teachers and caregivers. For this assignment, you will choose one of the following scenarios: Shane has a difficult time separating from his mother each morning. At drop off, he clings to her and screams uncontrollably. After she leaves, Shane continues to scream and cry until you are able to soothe him. Lisa often gets frustrated when trying to play with other children. She takes toys from their hands and even hits children with the toys. Next, address each of the following points according to the teaching approach/setting that best reflects your style in your desired classroom setting (e.g. Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, traditional preschool, etc.): Outline a specific plan for addressing the discipline or guidance scenario. Explain how your plan would support the teaching approach/setting. Describe how you will create an effective partnership with parents to address the discipline or guidancescenario. Describe one or two possible obstacles you might encounter when implementing your plan. Discuss how you will address these obstacles. The paper should be three to four pages in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use at least two scholarly...
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...ASSIGNMENT 10 PROJECT WORK a) Project for primary classroom THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST UNITOVERVIEW This primary unit takes across curricular approach involving language arts, math, science, and social studies. Art, music and movement education activities are also used to develop the concepts in this unit. Students will learn about the rainforest through a variety of activities to complete both on-line and in downloadable format for use in the classroom. In addition there is a resource bank of print and non-print resources included. Each lesson develops a particular focus and may take one class or several classes to complete. Extending activities are also provided as well as assessment and evaluation tools and templates. Foundational Objectives: Knowledge ! Students will increase their knowledge about the rainforest. Skills and habits * Learn about and practice the skills and strategies of effective listeners, speakers, readers, writers and representers. * Speak and write to express thoughts, information, feelings and experiences in a variety of forms for a variety of purposes and audiences. * Read and view a range of grade-level appropriate oral, print, and other media texts in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes. * Assess personal and group strengths...
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...An Investigation into an international curriculum model. How does this influence the Early Years Foundation Stage in England? Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support to fulfil their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right, and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their talents as they grow up. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DfES, 2007), is the framework that provides that assurance. The aim of the EYFS is to help young children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic well- being by ‘Setting the Standards, Promoting Equality of Opportunity, Creating the framework for partnership working, Improving quality and consistency and Laying a secure foundation for future learning. The EYFS is divided into six sections of learning, namely Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development. The EYFS curriculum is largely influenced by developmental perspectives, acknowledging the diverse cultural influences in the country. It emphasises children's holistic development and attempts to embrace explicitly care, welfare and education...
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...E1 and E2: • Describe three different types of settings which provide care and education for children in your area. • Describe how each of the types of setting identified in E1 aims to support children and their names. There are three different sectors which provide care and education for children in my area, these are: • Statutory Sector • Voluntary Sector • Private Sector Statutory provision: These are services that have to be available by law which are funded and provided by the government such as The Sure Start Programme, The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Children’s Centres, maintained nursery schools and nursery classes in primary schools. All of these services are free, as the child right to education. These services provide a wide range of education in different subjects. Nursery classes in lily’s primary school aims are to support and educate children by giving them the early education they need in order to be ready for primary school. Children are in small groups with the same age group as themselves; therefore they would build a relationship with other children as well as mix with others who have a different background/culture and beliefs. They usually start at 9am -11:30am or 1pm-3pm. Most nurseries have extended provisions to work with families such as after school clubs, breakfast clubs and even holiday clubs. Private provision: These services work independently and are profits making as they are funded through the fees. These services are not...
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...Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2014, 2, 11-18 Published Online March 2014 in SciRes. http://www.scirp.org/journal/jss http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jss.2014.23003 Exploring Competitive Strategies of China Ceramic Tile Industrial Cluster in Global Economy Mei-Hor Lo, Dechang Han Business School, Nankai University, Tianjin, China Email: matthew@gearex.com.tw Received November 2013 Abstract In this paper, we discuss the competitive paradigm between globalization and local development in the ceramic tile industrial cluster, based on the Porter’s theory in exploring the factors of the global competitiveness. We analysis the theory of cluster and competitive theory to compare two ceramic tile clusters in different contexts for tracing the mechanism and path constructed ceramic industry international competitiveness and strategy formation. In the study, we discuss what changes come into play addressing the radical changes in world markets, both for ceramic tiles and for surrounding ceramic tile supportive industries. These issues will be discussed with amount of literature reviews through the various perspectives to explore more comprehensive insight to China ceramic tile industry. Keywords Ceramic Tile; Industry Cluster; Agglomeration; Competitive Strategy; Resource Based View 1. Introduction As the world’s largest producer, consumer and exporter of ceramic tiles, the sheer scale of China’s volumes has been driving world growth in production, consumption and exports for...
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...appropriate way and require a foundation of support for early childhood programs, professionals and families (NAEYC& NAESC/SDE, 2003). Learning standards are intended to set the bar for student achievement and in the primary years, they can be crafted to apply brain and development research in their implementations (Schiller& Willis, 2008). The most comprehensive set of standards for quality education and care in early childhood is known as Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) (NAEYC, 2009). Early learning standards will connect teaching practice and curriculum to government and community guidelines. This will ensure that young children receive quality care and will help us to achieve professional status. Throughout this paper, I will focus on why the implementation of standards across all areas of Early Childhood Centres will assist in their establishment while discussing the following topics: staffing, licensing and regulations, physical environment, health, safety and nutrition, curriculum...
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