Every teacher has their own philosophy on children and teaching within the early years. This philosophy is based around their beliefs and values, research and personal experience about children and the way they learn and the role of their educators. It is important that a teacher is clear on their philosophy, as they will draw on it for all that they do.(Arthur, Beecher, Death, Dockett& Farmer, 2012). This essay will explore one such philosophy that will be supported by research, varying theories as well as exploring what this would look like within a classroom.
When looking into differing research there is much discussion about children and nature vs. nurture in relation to the way that children learn. Both are important and both heredity …show more content…
This aims to create a physical/emotional environment that is warm, nurturing and inviting for all children. This can be created through use of colour and things that children will relate to such as the home corner set up like a house. There is also a need to be welcoming as a teacher, by use of tone and smiling, as well as showing interest in the children and asking how their weekend was and what are their favourite things. The activities created and provided need to cater for a diverse class, with activities that represent the needs and interests of each individual child. Choice and ownership over these activities for the children create an atmosphere where there is a sense of belonging and children are active in their learning. (Marsh, 2010)
Vygotsky’s theory of development recognises difference in children in regards to culture, believing that each child develop strengths that may be linked to their own individual culture. This creates the need to aim to make no assumptions about an individual child or the impact their culture may have on them, instead believing that each child is a unique, constructive and an active being. Teachers must engage with students and families about their culture and beliefs and find creative ways to include these within the classroom. (Berk, …show more content…
Significantly language knowledge increases through play and children can try out differing roles and take risks. (Vickerius & Sandberg, 2006). Play enables children to build on experiences already had and develop these more. Investigative play can build esteem and help children to discover their world and their strengths within in it. Whilst curriculum guidelines need to be adhered to, there is a way in which these can be incorporated through play and through hands on, creative intentional activities. These are the activities where children may not even recognise that they are learning as they are so engaged in the activity, i.e. games that involve learning through sounds, songs and puppet shows. (Arthur et al ,
When looking into differing research there is much discussion about children and nature vs. nurture in relation to the way that children learn. Both are important and both heredity …show more content…
This aims to create a physical/emotional environment that is warm, nurturing and inviting for all children. This can be created through use of colour and things that children will relate to such as the home corner set up like a house. There is also a need to be welcoming as a teacher, by use of tone and smiling, as well as showing interest in the children and asking how their weekend was and what are their favourite things. The activities created and provided need to cater for a diverse class, with activities that represent the needs and interests of each individual child. Choice and ownership over these activities for the children create an atmosphere where there is a sense of belonging and children are active in their learning. (Marsh, 2010)
Vygotsky’s theory of development recognises difference in children in regards to culture, believing that each child develop strengths that may be linked to their own individual culture. This creates the need to aim to make no assumptions about an individual child or the impact their culture may have on them, instead believing that each child is a unique, constructive and an active being. Teachers must engage with students and families about their culture and beliefs and find creative ways to include these within the classroom. (Berk, …show more content…
Significantly language knowledge increases through play and children can try out differing roles and take risks. (Vickerius & Sandberg, 2006). Play enables children to build on experiences already had and develop these more. Investigative play can build esteem and help children to discover their world and their strengths within in it. Whilst curriculum guidelines need to be adhered to, there is a way in which these can be incorporated through play and through hands on, creative intentional activities. These are the activities where children may not even recognise that they are learning as they are so engaged in the activity, i.e. games that involve learning through sounds, songs and puppet shows. (Arthur et al ,