...What are the authors' major claims? The author claims that there are two major impediments for bringing technology and engineering into early childhood education. 1. New professional development models and strategies are needed to prepare early childhood teachers to understand about technology and engineering, and about developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches to bring those disciplines into the classrooms. 2. There is a need of new technologies with design affordances and interfaces specifically developed for young learners. Without these, the results of the investment on professional development will not scale, as it will be difficult for teachers to integrate the use of technology into their classrooms. The work presented in this paper is...
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...I believe that education creates opportunities. This is a belief that my parents, who immigrated to the United States of America from South Korea, engrained in my mind. They didn't have the opportunity to attend college, but they made sure that my older sister and I did; because to them, it meant that we would have access to better opportunities. To me, education would not only provide me with the knowledge I needed and the success that came after hard work, but also the space to grow mentally and academically. Growing up, I knew that I wanted to be a math teacher because I would see my classmates struggling while our teacher would quickly move on to the next chapter or topic, disregarding our need to understand and promoting the cycle of learning the material for the test and promptly forgetting it. It didn't...
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...Brittany Mobley Ms. Amy Warren ENGL 1101 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...
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...The objective of this paper is to build upon the two challenges that have been identified in assignment 2, question 4. On assignment 2, question 4 one will explained how this is a service to customers is specific responsiveness while service to all of the citizens is general responsiveness. To accomplish this, one will propose two ethical concerns that management may need to address. Create the context in which such concerns may or may not be ethical in nature. This paper will also show the overall manner in which organizational structure impacts organizational ethics by selecting one non-profit organization in which your challenges may not be considered actual challenges. Also in this paper, the writer will use the Inventory of Public Management Skills Management to construct a self-evaluation, assess the level of development in each of the skills, and propose a few activities that would help to improve the skills in question. Finally, one will use the results of the self-evaluation and recommendations from Question 3 to formulate a response to the challenges that have presented that create a win-win situation for the organization, the employees, and the public. Predict two potential obstacles to success and two plans to overcome such obstacles. The Ethical Concerns (for Question 1) When chosen an issue that from the Whitehouse.gov site, the issue is of “early childhood education” or rather the lack of high quality early childhood education was an easy pick. However, now...
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...The impact of early childhood programs Ditty A. Kone Strayer University Due Date: December 05th, 2010 Abstract Early childhood education programs have flourished over the past few decades as more and more parents come to believe in the benefits of starting children’s education as early as possible and find themselves in need of daycare. These programs play an important role in children education by giving them a jump-start in emotional and intellectual development. This paper will discuss (1) the importance of early childhood education programs; (2) the different types of early childhood education program and (3) the advantages and disadvantages these programs may play in young children education. Early childhood education programs are the types of educational programs that are designed for children from birth to 8 years old to improve later school performance. As we know, education is an asset for everyone and probably the most important pert when it starts at early childhood. Early childhood education programs are not only aimed to better outcomes for children and their families by providing them with a variety of support services, but they also provide learning opportunities to children. These Programs may not give to children the one to one attention some of them may need to strive but it is very important and necessary because it give most children a jump-start on education, increase cognitive skills at the beginning of kindergarten and...
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...The impact of early education as a strategy in countering socio-economic disadvantage Research paper for Ofsted’s ‘Access and achievement in education 2013 review’ Professor Chris Pascal and Professor Tony Bertram UK Research Team: Sean Delaney, Selma Manjee, Marjory Perkins and Manja Plehn International Research Team: Alice Bennett, Carol Nelson, Sarina Razzak and Maureen Saunders Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) © Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) 2013 The views expressed in this report are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Ofsted. Any enquiries regarding this publication should be sent to Elizabeth Boulton at publishing@ofsted.gov.uk or Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London WC2 6SE This publication is available at www.ofsted.gov.uk/accessandachievement. No. 130155-RR-005 In June 2012, Sir Michael Wilshaw, HMCI, stated his determination to address the issue of narrowing the gap of educational achievement between disadvantaged pupils and others. To support this intention, The Centre for Research in Early Childhood has been commissioned by OfSTED to conduct a review looking at the impact of Early Childhood Education (ECE) initiatives to combat social and economic disadvantage, both in the UK and internationally. This paper: Examines the impact of nati...
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...The Need for Early Education 1 The Need for Early Education The Need for Early Childhood Education Amanda Snyder University of Phoenix The Need for Early Education 2 The Need for Early Childhood Education Early childhood education has many benefits; the most important one teaching young children the necessary learning skills they need to grow socially, and developmentally; children are growing and learning every day so the earlier they start their education the better. The need to provide more children early education is huge, no matter what the family income is. Every child deserves to have a chance to excel in their own future. This paper will address the benefits of early childhood education and the different types of programs available. The positive affect that can happen to children attending early childhood education centers such as head start, pre-k, or a local daycare center are extraordinary. The need for this early education is crucial to children’s futures. “Research shows the benefits to the child include improved readiness to learn, improved early literacy, decreased need for remedial or special education placement, and improved cognitive development. Long term, research shows a stronger likelihood to graduate from high school, improved academic confidence, and more participation in post-secondary education.” (Pennsylvania...
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...Need for Early Education 2 The Need for Early Childhood Education Early childhood education has many benefits; the most important one teaching young children the necessary learning skills they need to grow socially, and developmentally; children are growing and learning every day so the earlier they start their education the better. The need to provide more children early education is huge, no matter what the family income is. Every child deserves to have a chance to excel in their own future. This paper will address the benefits of early childhood education and the different types of programs available. The positive affect that can happen to children attending early childhood education centers such as head start, pre-k, or a local daycare center are extraordinary. The need for this early education is crucial to children’s futures. “Research shows the benefits to the child include improved readiness to learn, improved early literacy, decreased need for remedial or special education placement, and improved cognitive development. Long term, research shows a stronger likelihood to graduate from high school, improved academic confidence, and more participation in post-secondary education.” (Pennsylvania Economy League, 2009) Children’s early years are so critical. There development, socialization, and language skills are developing and are very important to develop strong. How children develop depends on the skill obtained in there early years...
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...Infancy and Early Childhood Development Paper DeAnna Buckley Psy 375 November 17, 2014 Linda O'Connor Infancy and Early Childhood Development Paper Introduction Parents get excited to hear their baby’s first words and wonder will it be mama or da da? To see their first steps to experience the moment when they use the potty for the first time to when they go for their first day of preschool. All of these brief experiences are unforgettable precious moments. There are so many important aspects as an infant grows and develops into early childhood. There are several essential aspects that affect how a child develops such as how families affect development. In addition, this paper will discuss in further detail how specific parenting styles such as authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved can affect childhood development. Furthermore, another influential factor can be early childhood education and its influence on cognitive development. Families Affect Development Families can help aide in the development of children but can hinder learning and development also. Families possess more influence on a child’s development than any other person or situation at that current time or any other period of life. “Nurturing relationships in a family are critical for the healthy development of a child. If a child feels safe, secure, and loved in their family, it helps with the formation of their self-esteem and well-being. It can also lead to a child who is more socially...
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...[pic] Department of Education and Training RESEARCH ON HUMAN LEARNING Published by the Department of Education and Training © State of Victoria, 2004 All rights reserved. Except under the conditions described in the Copyright Act 1968 of Australia and subsequent amendments, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical and photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Address inquiries to: Research and Development Branch Office of Learning and Teaching Department of Education and Training Level 2, 33 St Andrews Place GPO Box 4367 Melbourne 3001 Acknowledgments This resource has been developed by the Office of Learning and Teaching, Department of Education and Training, Victoria, 2004 Authors Sandra Mahar and Maddy Harford Contributions This publication was developed by the Research and Development Branch, Office of Learning & Teaching for the Department of Education and Training. Contents INTRODUCTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY 4 Defining Learning 5 Overview of the paper 6 THEORIES OF LEARNING 7 Cognitive Learning Theories 7 Social Learning Theories 7 Constructivist Theories 8 Experiential Learning 9 Adult Learning, or Andragogy 9 Multiple Intelligences 10 Situated Learning Theory and Communities of Practice 10 FACTORS AFFECTING...
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...Improving Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education Through the Use of Technology A thesis submitted by Marilyn McNair to Full Sail University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE in Education Technology and Media Design December 23, 2008 Abstract This research paper was designed to give insight into the importance of parental involvement in early childhood education, and why there is a need to increase parental involvement. It examines the elements of parental involvement, and its effects on achievement and social development in children. It reviews traditional methods of parental involvement, and considers the need for change. It also highlights how technology can be implemented to increase parental participation, and student achievement and social development. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Improving Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education 4 Educational Significance 10 Definition of Terms 11 Literature Review 12 Current/Past Solutions to the Problem in Practice 15 Proposed Solutions to the Problem 16 Integration of Proposed Solutions with Current/Past Solutions 17 Conclusion 18 Suggestions for Further Research 19 References 20 Improving Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education Through the Use of Technology A growing number...
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...Acknowledgements This report would not have been possible without the support of two research assistants, Caroline Scott and Karin Barty. We thank them for their enthusiasm for the project and the many hours they spent searching the literature. The Early Childhood Education Research Team would also like to acknowledge the parents, primary school teachers, school principals, early childhood professionals and other support staff who were willing to provide their views on what they considered to be a successful transition to school. A very special thank you to the kindergarten teachers who, at the time, were very busy writing Transition Learning and Development Statements yet somehow put time aside to answer our questions. Finally, we would like to acknowledge the support and colleagueship provided by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, especially Pippa Procter, Gina Suntesic and Karen Weston. This has been an interesting and stimulating project for us all. The Early Childhood Education Research Team Victoria University December, 2009 Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction • Background • Purpose Methodology • Literature Review • Participants • Data Collection • Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (Victorian Framework) • Outcomes • Indicators • Measures • Tables Outcomes & Indicators of a Positive Start to School • For Children • For Families • For Educators • Table 1: Outcomes & indicators of a positive start to school...
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...This paper will discuss developmentally appropriate methodologies in teaching language and literacy to young children across a developmental curriculum. Also to be discussed will be the aspects/knowledge of language, language diversity and Theoretical Perspectives. There is now evidence that it is never too early to teach a child. Through research it has been discovered that the infant even before he/she is born can hear sound and as we know that is how we acquire language, by hearing spoken words. According to Otto (2010), language development begins when language speakers assume that an infant is a participating partner in conversational settings, even though it is months before the child is able to begin using conventional words. In an article written by Dr. Carmelita Lomeo-Smrtic,Ph.D, she wrote that “Teaching children to become literate members of society is a daunting task, often relegated to the elementary teacher. However, research on teaching children to become literate suggests that this process must begin well before kindergarten. Research suggests that children are primed for learning language in utero. Also from the Otto text, “research on children’s perception of speech and the development of the auditory system in utero has determined that the fetus can perceive sounds beginning with the 25th week of gestation and at the 35th week a fetus’s hearing acuity is at a level similar to an adult’s (2010). Knowing all...
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...Influences of Childhood Development La Tesha Simpson PSY/600 Developmental Psychology July 15, 2013 Judy Pendleton, PsyD Influences of Childhood Development Children are impressionable and share the characteristics of a sponge in a sense, by means of picking up a spill and letting it ooze out of their personality or behavior. Children imitate most of what they see and hear whether negative or positive. Imitating is learning and learning is form of development. Everyone and everything can influence the choices children make during childhood. The purpose of this paper is to investigate influences of childhood development. Development of any kind during childhood can have life altering factors. Some of those factors will include career development starting during early childhood, economic resources in child development, and socioeconomic status and child development. This investigation will demonstrate whether the influences are healthy or unhealthy development during childhood. Career Development during Childhood Parents and professional role models may influence children in their career choice. For example, if a parent is a doctor a child may find that exciting and want to follow the footsteps of the parent. Perhaps, the child learns how police officers and fire fighters give back to the community and want to do the same. Career development start during childhood and covers the course of life (Porfeli & Lee, 2012). Researchers show how an individual establishes...
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...Powell Liberty University Abstract This paper includes a reference list of literature relating to early intervention and children with special needs. In general, the literature seems to indicate that early intervention makes a impact on the success of children with disabilities when entering school. They perform to the abilities to that of their typically developing peers. Intervention programs are set up to help children and families. The articles research the affects of these programs on children with disabilities. Introduction The purpose of this review is to further understand early intervention and its role in special education. I wanted to study this topic because it is something I work with on a daily basis. The idea for my research came about during a staff meeting with the institute’s new president. As the president was asking questions and getting to know the staff and workings of the institute, the statement that the students who leave here are not as prepared for kindergarten when they leave here as they have been in the past. As a teacher this troubled me because isn’t the point of prekindergarten to prepare a child for kindergarten? If the typically developing peers aren’t prepared for kindergarten what does that mean for the students with disabilities? Are they farther behind or are they the ones being prepared to move forward in their education? With these questions in mind I wanted to see how an early intervention program helped children with disabilities...
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