Emotional Develop in terms of Early Childhood can seem a little daunting at first, as an educator or even as a parent it can seen to be easier to foster physical or even cognitive development. Yet, are there simple and practical ways to foster emotional development? When looking into emotional development; educators will probably think … Continue reading
Physical Development
“Physical development is the physical growth and the development of both gross (e.g. walking) and fine motor (e.g. finger movements) control of the body” This is a fantastic way in describing physical development in all children as they grow, however there is more that comes into play when considering the physical development in young children. … Continue reading
What is early childhood education?
Early childhood education is a pedagogical approach covering the education of children from the period from birth to five years of age. Early childhood education often focuses on children’s learning through play, based on the research and philosophy of Jean Piaget. Educators and researchers believe that children learn more and gain more knowledge though play … Continue reading
The What, Why and Who of Early Childhood Education
What is Early Childhood Education? Dictionary.com describes childhood as; child·hood – [chahyld-hood] noun 1. The state or period of being a child. 2. The early stage in the existence of something: the childhood of the human race. It also goes on the describe education as; ed·u·ca·tion – [ej–oo-key-shuhn] noun 1. The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. The act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession. 3. A degree, level, or kind of schooling: a university education. 4. The result produced by instruction, training, or study: to show one’s education. 5. The science or art of teaching; pedagogics. With this said the idea of early childhood education … Continue reading
Welcome to Early Childhood Education!!!
wow we just did our first photo post!!! how coool 😀 let me introduce myself, my name is Rosie, and I will be working with Dore and Jess to bring to you information on early childhood education and how we can best worktogether for the sake of the children!!! now as that photo will show … Continue reading