...subjected to different types of stimulation that can greatly impact both their cognitive development as well as social skills later in life. Daycare can also enhance those children’s ability to learn at a faster pace when entering kindergarten. For this reason, daycare should be available to infants and young children prior to entering grades K-12. Social skills are very important not only for adults, but for children as well. The development of a person’s social skills begins at birth and grows rapidly from there. A great place for a child to start building these skills would be in the form of daycare. When a child is in daycare, they are automatically subjected to a world full of different types of people. As stated in the article, Pre School years equally as important as K-12, “Licensed caregivers in either a pre-school or daycare setting have the skills and knowledge to guide young children through this social maze” (Courtenay, B.C. para 5) Daycare provides an environment for infants and young children to interact with different types of people which then helps them learn to develop relationships at an early age. (DiLalla, 1998) All of these things help set a path for continued success in the future as well as prepares a child for transition into kindergarten. There is a strong connection between the development a child undergoes early in life and the level of success that the child will experience later in life. When infants and young...
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...Historical development of early childhood care and educational services The following essay will discuss the philosophical, historical, political, social and economic factors that have contributed to the development of Early Childhood Care and Education services in Australia within a global perspective. Early childhood education (ECE) today consists of a number of crèches, preschools, kindergartens, primary classes and early intervention programs (Woodill, 1992). Educational theory and practice stretches from Ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle (Biggs & Potter, 1999), into the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, on to more recent centuries (McCarthy & Houston, 1980). Among these, three of the most influential in the field of early childhood education are Johann Pestalozzi, Freidrich Wilhelm Froebel, and Maria Montessori. Early ideas have shaped the provision of care and educational services into those currently operating in Australia today. During medieval times very little importance was placed on childhood. As a result, this period was marked with a view of ‘preformationism’. This was a view that saw children “as miniature, already formed adults” (Berk, 1996, p.6). During this time, the idea that children were unique surreptitiously began to emerge when the church defended the innocence of children. The sixteenth century saw a different image of children emerge born out of protestant belief. This belief raised the idea that children were born evil and needed to...
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...another person's work represented as that of the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. | | MKT6005 | Cayce Lawrence, Ph.D. | Marketing Research I | Assignment #8 | Marketing Research Plan: Childcare Choices for Kindergarten Readiness Bonnie Rice Northcentral University Abstract In order to analyze what factors affect the ability for parents to access quality childcare choices that prepare preschoolers for kindergarten, the author’s research plan will discuss applicable marketing theories relating to the issue and results of the hypothesis testing from responses to her questionnaire. The author will also discuss future research and marketing research applications. Keywords: high-quality childcare, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), Survey of Income and Program Participation – Event History Calendar (SIPP-EHC), TK/JK (transitional or junior kindergarten, reference parent, kindergarten...
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...Kindergarten is the start of grade school for a five and six-year-old. Therefore, a child is officially a kindergartner when they get the chance to ride the big yellow school bus, eat in a large cafeteria, learn basic academics, enjoy different specials like PE, Media center, and music. Furthermore, a kindergarten begins to learn the importance of academics, and begin the transition from receiving a nap to not having a nap at all. Naps is the concern, and the question to answer is should kindergartners still receive naps, if so how does naps affect their academics? According to Whiting (2015) Teachers and school districts have traded nap time for academics. Instead of napping children are doing math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. Furthermore, in order to have a better understanding of the affects naps have we should take a look at the needs of a kindergartener. Kindergarten Needs...
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...There are many social and government programs made to address the poverty in the US. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) develop many programs to address different areas that poverty effects. One program that interested me was the Head Start program. This program is made to address poverty by allowing low income families to send the children under the age of five to school for no cost and thus giving them equal opportunity to prepare them for school. The US Department of Health and Human Services give money to different agencies that set up preschools and child care for low income families. The Office of Head Start (OHS) administers the grant funding and oversight to the agencies that provide Head Start...
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...PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM Janelle Conlin Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods: ECE311 Instructor: Michael Walter August 10, 2012 PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM Preschool classroom’s fosters an exploratory play environment for children ages four to five to prepare students for private school kindergarten courses and utilizes North 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...
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...significant social and self-regulation skills, lays the foundation for brain development and forthcoming learning of the child, and benefits society as well as the individual child. The success of the future generation begins with our preschool programs in the state today. Although early education has been on the rise in recent years, not everybody is taking advantage of what preschool has to offer. According to a table from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which is a private philanthropy organization based on the well-being of children, titled “Kids Count Data Center” 4,381,000 children age’s three to four were not enrolled in an early education program in 2006. That is 54% of youth whose first day of school will be Kindergarten. Granted some of the children entering Kindergarten will have basic knowledge, but the vast majority of them will not know the alphabet, colors, shapes, or even that a book needs to be read from left to right. In comparison, however, a Scholastic magazine, which has an outstanding number of books, magazines, and educational programs in circulation throughout schools statewide, has an article from the September/October 2009 issue titled “Universal Preschool: Is It Necessary” states that 80% of children were enrolled in an early educational program in 2009. These percentages have increased over time, but with a universal preschool 100% of children...
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...states to sweeten the deal for them to want to invest in their children’s education. For states to receive federal dollars, they will be required to meet benchmarks. These include: “*State-level standard of early learning. *Qualified teachers for all preschool classrooms. *A plan to implement comprehensive data and assessment systems. Preschool programs across the states would meet common and consistent standards for quality across all programs, including; *Well trained teachers who are paid comparably to k-12 staff; *Small class sizes and low adult to child ratios; *A rigorous curriculum; *Comprehensive health and related services; and *Effective evaluation and review of programs.” Another aspect of this proposal is that it encourages states to offer and expand all-day kindergarten. “Only 6 out of 10 children have access to all day kindergarten.” There will also be some expansion in the Head Start program to include children ages 0-5. The “Race to the Top - Early...
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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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...Republic ofthe Philippines Department of Education National Capital Region DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS City ofMuntinlupa April 2, 2012 DIVISION ME]\IJORA1~DIJM No. lEft ,K 2011 POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ON THE lMPLEl\IENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL KINDERGARTEN EDI1CATION PROGRAM To: Division Supervisors/Coordinators Heads, Public/Private 1. Enclosed is DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2012 entitled "Policies lind Guidelines OIl the Implementation ~f tire Universal Kindergartlen Etiucation Program", dated March 20, 2012, the contents ofwhich are self explanatory, for the information and compliance of all concerned. 2. Immediate dissemination ofthis Memorandum is desired. Otlicer-In-Charge Office ofthe Schools Division Superintendent DO~AN'Ed.D. v i\epulJUt of toe tlbilitJpinU Jmepartment of Qfbucation DepEd ORDER No. 21. s. 2012 ( . MAR Z8211!' POUCtES AIfI)·GUIDELIMBS Olf TBB tMPLBMBRTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION PROGRAM To: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries Bureau Directors Directors of Services, Centers and Heads of Units . Schools Division/City Superintendents An Others Concerned 1. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall continue with its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) particularly MDG No.2, which is to attain universal primary education by 2015, and Education for All (EFA) objectives. particularly Critical Task No.2. to expand the coverage of the Early...
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...Salient Features of K-12 History of K-12 The K-12 education system is the public education system that most people are familiar with today. Comprised of 13 grades, kindergarten through 12th, it refers to the public school system in all of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and parts of Europe as well. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact history of education, as it has been occurring in some form for centuries in all parts of the world. Kindergarten was actually developed prior to compulsory education. Though it is not compulsory in all states, children are required to start school in most states at the age of six. If the child is too young to start kindergarten the year he turns five, kindergarten may technically be required since he will be turning six that school year. The word kindergarten is of German origin and means “children’s garden.” The concept was the brainchild of Friedrich Froebel, a self-educated philosophical teacher, who sought to develop a place of guided play for children to “bloom.” The first kindergarten established in England was in 1852, and the United States followed by establishing its first in 1856. Though education was required of all children in Massachusetts by that time and many other states were following suit, not all schools provided, nor required, kindergarten. Similarly, not all schools required a student to stay in school beyond a certain grade, as compulsory education initially applied only to elementary aged children. Many...
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... 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 make them develop good values. These programs give more educational benefits to children mentally, socially, economically and emotionally. Should these programs, be really considered as a good way of promoting education? The importance of early childhood education programs The early childhood education program provides to children with a head start on education, which improves...
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...Desiree Green Laura Sanders Writing 222 12 August 2013 EARLY EDUCATION Abstract Social scientists have posited that education can make a significant and long-lasting difference on the lives of children, especially those who experience poverty (Barnett, 1995; Brooks-Gunn, 2003; Karoly, et al, 1998). In recent years, policymakers and researchers in the United States have re-examined the role that quality early education can play in the lives of young children, primarily those growing up in poverty (Rouse, Brooks-Gunn, & McLanahan, 2005). Specifically, some have argued that high quality education and care programs that begin early in life have the potential to close gaps in school achievement that often exist between poor and minority children and their middle-class, mostly White, counterparts (Magnuson & Waldfogel, 2005).Based on these conclusions, U.S. policymakers and practitioners interested in improving the lives of poor children have considered the possibility that early education programs may contribute to solving the myriad of problems that growing up in poverty poses. This paper will examine the benefits of early education and the arguments against early education and references or in text citation with bibliography. Introduction During early years, children go through critical stages of development, and consistent, high-quality early education can have long-lasting, beneficial effects on the overall development of children. Choosing a preschool in which...
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...Part A The two countries which will be focused on will be New Zealand and Scotland . The main aim is to focus on the nursery environment and the curriculum. Legislation The legislation which is commonly used in New Zealand is the 'Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1998'. The nursery will be inspected at least every three years. The legislation covers things such as the basic curriculum, child protection, staff ratios, qualifications and attendance of staff and children. They will also look at health and safety, first aid and the involvement of parents. The legislation used in New Zealand is similar to the National Care Standards which are used in Scotland. These standards are for childcare services for children and young people up to the age of 16. These standards are regulated under the Regulation of care (Scotland) Act 2001. There are 14 standards which act as guidelines for nursery settings to follow. The Nursery will then be inspected by the care inspectors and will be graded 1-6. These inspections can happen every 1-2 years depending on the nursery grades. The standards will include such things as being welcomed and valued, having a safe environment, how staff engage with children, staff training and the involvement of parents and the community. With regards to legislation the two countries are similar as they each are following guidelines which are keeping standards high. They are each inspected regularly, although Scottish nurseries will be...
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...MODULE ASSIGNMENTS · Reading AssignmentResource[->0] Read the following for Module 1: The History of Early Childhood Education: 1. Beginnings and Beyond - Chapters 1 and 2. 2. As you read, ask yourself the following questions: a. Why is the past important? b. How have the beliefs and ideas of great educators influenced early childhood programs? 3. The Lecture Notes and Power Point Presentation found in Course Documents under Lecture Notes Last modified: Wednesday, December 31, 1969, 07:00 PM · Homework Assignments--Chapters 1 and 2, due May 28th (online)[->1] Portfolio Assignment: After reading and studying Chapters 1 & 2 in Beginnings and Beyond, complete the following assignments for each Chapter. As a suggestion, as you complete your work, add the page number where you located your information. The page will be easy to find again if you need to prove the veracity (or accuracy) of your work. · Chapter 1 1. Define and be able to explain Key Terms. (pg. 36) 2. Complete Review Questions #1&4 (pg. 36) 3. Define pedagogic creed and then complete Learning Activity #2. (pg. 37) · Chapter 2 1. Define and be able to explain Key Terms. (pg. 71) 2. Complete Review Questions # 1 thru 4. (pg. 71) Chapter 1: KEY TERMS 1) Professionalism – the competence or skill expected of a professional; in early childhood education, this includes a sense of identity, purpose to engage in developmentally appropriate practices, a commitment to ethical teaching...
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