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Teaching Philosophy in Early Childhood Education, 2009.
An examination of teaching philosophies relevant to early childhood education and the role of childhood education in society.
2,901 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper discusses the writer's views and philosophies regarding early childhood education. It describes the importance of early childhood education in society and the legal codes that apply to it. The paper then discusses the role parents can play in a child's education and how this role can be facilitated by the educators. It also looks at how diversity can affect education. Finally, the paper discusses the writer's teaching philosophies.
Table of Contents:
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Legal Codes Relevant to Early Childhood Education
Parenting Cooperation
Diversity in Education
Teaching Philosophy
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"My teaching philosophy is significantly influenced by diversity in age and ability as I have experienced the breadth of such as a student and an ECE professional. In ECE the main aspect of philosophy that influences the ability to help all students is flexibility. Open ended project bases with reflective pre-reading and constant supervision and support are the key to the development of skills that manifest as flexible enough to support diversity of age and ability. Another practical application I have found essential to such development is multi-age mentoring throughout the day. Older children and younger children and children of varied abilities can be partnered to help one another understand concepts an learning materials and if the experience is positive it helps develop self-esteem and camaraderie among students who them begin to understand the staged process of learning. One way that I have tried to help ensure that such interactions are positive are by applying concepts from the Different and Same supplementary curriculum as it attempts to model good behavior for students with regard to diversity in age, ability and even race."
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Early Childhood Education, 2007.
An analysis of the theories on early childhood education.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper explores the images of childhood and their relationship to early education in the 21st century. It examines past and present theories regarding early childhood education, including those of Rousseau and Steiner, who influenced early childhood education theory in many ways. The paper then explores modern theory and its relationship to international education.
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View of Children Through The Ages
Early and Modern Approaches to Early Childhood Development
Conclusions
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"Multiple factors have shaped international perspectives on education as well, including increasing emphasis on diversity and the influence culture has on education and children's well being and development (Cannella, 1997). International educators are more and more realizing the importance of introducing children to diverse learning practices that encourage social interaction and promote exploration of one's diverse and cultural backgrounds, and the contributions such diversity may have in learning (Dahlberg, Moss & Pence, 1999). This emphasis continues throughout all stages of childhood development including through the latter childhood education stages, where children are more apt to pay attention to diverse educational practices and cultural differences among peers."
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Music and Early Childhood Development, 2004.
An examination of the importance of music in the early childhood phase of development.
1,254 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the role of music in early childhood development. Recent studies are revealing for the first time just how important a role music plays in early childhood development. Scientists are now discovering powerful links between the rhythms and sounds of music and the ability of children to learn math, science, and foreign languages, as well as their ability to comprehend abstract concepts. Much of the current research is centering on just how the ability to hear and experience sounds develops in the womb, as well as on how music can be incorporated into everyday early childhood education with the intent to enhance specific skills. This paper takes a look at this research and its findings.
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"Every person knows that music plays an important part in the lives of every human being. Whether we are being moved my resonant chords in a classical piece or feeling prompted to get up and dance by the eclectic beats of a contemporary rock song, music gets a hold of everyone in one way or another. Music speaks to our emotions and helps us to define who we are. However, what many people may be unaware of is the profound effect that music has on the development of young children. Recent studies are showing how music plays a much more important developmental role in young children than anyone could have previously realized. This paper examines the role that music plays in early childhood development."
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Parental Influence in Early Childhood, 2007.
An analysis of parental influence in early childhood, according to Erik Erikson and Heinz Kohut.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines how the relationship between parents and children in shaping young people's lives is well documented, with various developmental theorists to draw upon when considering how young people develop over their lifespans. The paper provides an overview of the theories advanced by two such theorists, Erik Erikson and Heinz Kohut, and identifies their respective beliefs concerning parental influence in early childhood in order to determine similarities and differences.
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Review and Discussion
Erik Erikson's Theories
Heinz Kohut's Theories
Comparison of Erikson and Kohut Theories on Parental Influence in Early Childhood
Differences in Erikson's and Kohut's Theories on Parental Influence in Early Childhood
Conclusion
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"From Erikson's perspective, development only takes place in people's lives when the environment places new demands on them and new conflicts then arise in their lives which they succeed (or not) in overcoming; Erikson describes this process as being when the person is faced with a choice between two approaches to coping with each crisis, an adaptive, or maladaptive approach. According to Erikson, it is only when each crisis is successfully resolved and overcome (a process that also requires a change in the individual's personality), then that person will achieve a sufficient amount of strength to deal with the next stages of development (Shaver & Tarpy, 1994). "
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Early Childhood Management, 2005.
This paper discusses the subject of early childhood and looks at matters concerning education and management.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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The following discussion evaluates the issues related to early childhood education and management in today's society, where there are vast differences in resources, cultures, and poverty rates in many situations. The writer points out that it is evident that poverty, cultural differences, and financial resources are critical to the development of effective early childhood education programs.
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"In today's society, the education of young children is critical to the advancement and success of this generation in the future. It is necessary that leaders and managers within this field must capture the essence of young minds when developing strategies for improvement in the educational sector. In any discussion of early childhood education, there are considerable challenges in many cultures, which have led to problems in providing the curriculum and the skills that are necessary to ensure that children are prepared for the future. Perhaps most important is the understanding of these challenges in an attempt to offer new opportunities for the advancement of early childhood education in many different ways. The following discussion will identify three problems within the early childhood education environment and their influence on the management of this educational sector in the Western world."
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Early Childhood Education in London, England, 2004.
An essay on early childhood education in England.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper presents a look at early childhood education in London, England. It includes a brief history and examines the social, economic, cultural, and technological forces have affected educational changes in England. The paper discusses the variety of educational pedagogies in this system of early childhood education.
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"The history of the education movement in England can be traced back to the Education Act. This Act ushered in the modern system of education in England. The Act gave rise to a national system of state education but also assured the existence of ..."
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Early Childhood Education.
This paper discusses early childhood education, including its theoretical framework.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that the onset of early childhood education encompasses the formative moment of a child's first social experience of coping with people and settings outside of the family. The author points out that nursery, preschool and kindergarten environments are the locations of a child's most nascent external social development, when their peer interaction increases, play becomes cooperative and social and individually initiated friendships are formed. The paper relates that, because of the importance of treating whole development, early childhood curriculum must be structured around play as an educational tool, incorporating physical, dramatic and celebratory play in both structured and unstructured settings.
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"The romantic ideology of cultural transmission reflected the words of Rousseau, Frobel, Gesell, and Feud, but ignored the needs of behaviorism addressed by progressive trends. Piaget introduced a construction of education for the young child that addressed not only the child's developmental stage, but also the educational needs of that child and how natural activities, like play, might further the role of the teacher. Such work gave rise to the guidelines established in "Develomentally Appropriate Practices" (Bredekamp, 1986) issued by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. However, in proposing these guidelines a basic new question is posed: What does the early childhood teacher teach and how well is it taught?"
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Early Childhood Education, 2007.
A brief discussion of normal speech development in young children and possible interventions in slow starters as discussed in "An Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education" by Linda Dunlap.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses early childhood education; particularly the aspect of speech and language therapy for young children, as discussed in "An Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education" by Linda Dunlap. The paper discusses the age for normal development of speech in children and gives some recommendations for a child who has not started speaking by that age, as well as possible intervention strategies. The paper also presents the writer's personal experience in this area.
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"Intervention may include interaction with the family regarding educational resources and opportunities, referring the family to social workers or other organizations who can help, or suggesting special education resources that can help the child. Many experts working with speech pathologists urge teachers to integrate certain therapies into the classroom. This helps all the students hone their speech skills, but also allows the children who need therapy to continue to practice their work with other children, making them feel more comfortable in the classroom environment. A teacher must be aware of the special needs of the speech-impaired student, and be in touch with the student's parents for ways they can aid in their child's learning and eventual adult success and independence."
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Early Childhood Teaching Appointment, 2005.
An overview of a job appointment for an early childhood teacher.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper has several sections. It includes the search criteria that an applicant has in looking for a job, a description of an advertised job listing, a personal statement about early childhood education teaching philosophy and a checklist based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children code of ethical conduct from 1989. A CV from an early childhood teacher is also included.
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"Over the course of my studies, I've grown very interested in alternate schools and methods of teaching. These teaching methods interest me because they take the teacher away from the front of the classroom and put him or her within reach of the students. In addition, I welcome the idea of being a facilitator or guide, rather than a lecturer. Therefore, my first criterion was that of the nature of the school program in which the position was being offered. My selection choices were somewhat broader than anticipated in this area, as I found advertisements for both Montessori- and Waldorf-based programs in my area. Because I do not have training in either program, one of my criteria needed to be a program that would allow me to learn about that philosophy of teaching while still permitting me to teach."
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Early Childhood Education, 2009.
An in-depth discussion on the many facets of early childhood education.
2,695 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The paper discusses the need to guarantee the physical safety of children and explains how community partnerships can be a very valuable source of resources used to benefit children. The paper then illustrates the importance in promoting the development of moral thought and values in children. The paper also focuses on the many available opportunities to assess the social development and emotional well-being of children, albeit in a very informal capacity, such as dealing with teasing, bullying, aggressiveness and shyness, while also being aware of socially inappropriate behavior. The paper concludes that ultimately, teaching encompasses far more than academic instruction; it requires an appreciation of how much valuable information childhood behavior actually provides.
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Early Childhood Physical Development and Day Care Facility Safety
Strategies for Developing Community Partnerships to Benefit Children
Promoting the Development of Moral Thought in Children
Informal Assessment of Social and Emotional Well-being in Children
Social Influences and Early Childhood Development
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"It is well known, for example, that very young infants lack any fear of falling because they do not perceive depth and height in a manner that triggers any self-protective mechanism, such as avoiding the edges of elevated surfaces. This is a direct function of fetal brain development and the delayed development of cognitive abilities associated with them (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005). The obvious implications for ensuring infant safety in this area is that all elevated surfaces must include appropriate guard rails and other similar mechanical devices to protect infants from their lack of fear of falling."
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Best Practices for Early Childhood Education, 2005.
A discussion, review and comparison of three different types of curriculum designed for early childhood education.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses and compares three types of education curriculum. These are the High Scope Curriculum, the Emergent Curriculum, and the Academic Curriculum. This paper explains and then examines the advantages and disadvantages of all three, from the perspective of early childhood education.
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"The demands that are placed on education continue to change each year. The testing trend of today's school systems as well as accountability of teachers and administrators has been brought to the forefront in recent years. Through this, early childhood educators have held strong in their plight to provide a quality and meaningful education to every child during the formative years when learning is all that matters. In an effort to examine the best teaching practice for early childhood programs, this paper will focus on three types of curriculum in comparison. They are the High Scope Curriculum, The Emergent Curriculum, and the Academic Curriculum."
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Early Childhood Education, 2006.
A discussion on early childhood education in third world countries.
1,309 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses the transition of early childhood development and education in third world countries from traditional to westernized or urbanized. It expands on the difficulties that these countries, mainly African, face in making this transition. The author offers detailed examples of African countries where traditional methods and perceptions of child development are often in conflict with more contemporary views.
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"Further examples of the more traditional and rural context of childhood development and education in the country are evidenced by the fact that most children are born at home and immediately become an integral part of the family and community. Approximately seventy-five percent of children in the country are born at home. Breastfeeding begins immediately and "The umbilical cord is cut with an unsterilized instrument and cow dung is generally applied to the wound."(ibid) This suggests strong sense of family and community involvement in the rearing of the child."
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Jocelyn Smrekar's Article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms', 2007.
This paper analyzes the article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms' by Jocelyn Smrekar (2005) from "Making a Difference in the Lives of Bilingual/Bi-cultural Children".
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that Jocelyn Smrekar in her article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms' by (2005) suggests that the bilingual education of young children should not be merely about language acquisition but also about a kind of cultural meeting of the minds of teachers and students of a variety of different backgrounds. The author points out that Smrekar's views in this sense coalesces with the esteemed cognitive academic language learning approach (CALLA), which states that valuing the student's own prior knowledge and cultural experiences and relating this knowledge to academic learning in a new language and culture is a key aspect of creating a learning-friendly environment for foreign language acquisition. The paper criticizes Smrekar because, unlike CALLA, she does not give much advice for teachers in terms of creating hands-on approaches that might be effective in the everyday life of the classroom.
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Article Summary
In Favor of the Article's Point of View
Against the Article
Summary
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"Smrekar provides helpful reminders that young children do not learn language as if by magic, rather individual students may vary in the levels of exposure they have to the language at home and in their social environments. She also encourages teachers not to judge student's overall intelligence harshly, merely because they make common initial linguistic mistakes in using English such as code mixing, or referring with a specific word to all general examples of a type, or conversely use under-extensions of specific vocabulary words, or not using a general vocabulary word in a host of specific contexts."
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Early Childhood Researc., 2002.
This paper discusses the methodology of early childhood research.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper analyzes the research approaches and implications of two different research on small children's education and care. The author follows current trends in early childhood research and their consequences.
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Early Childhood Development (ECD), 2009.
Presents a lesson plan for progressive early childhood development (ECD).
2,985 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This paper presents an early childhood development (ECD) lesson plan that is based on the Montessori philosophy of education, which emphasizes socialization through activities revolving around the active engagement of the preschoolers. The paper explains that the objectives and activities of the lesson plan are designed to stimulate the set of cognitive traits, crucially important in ECD. The paper also explains that the socio-emotional objectives are centered on helping the child make the adjustment from home to socializing in the larger world. The paper further emphasizes that, throughout the execution of the lesson plan, young children are supported with comfort and enthusiasm in their entry into education and into their first social environment.
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Developmental Level
Cognitive Segments
Socio-Emotional Activities and Objectives
Moral/Character Activities and Objectives
Rationale
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"This approach urges an educational path mutually inclusive of physical and intellectual exercises. As can be seen from the lesson plans discussed here, Early Childhood Education must be distinctly integrative in its approach, allowing for socialization, moral development, intellectual growth and physical refinement all to closely interact with one another in the forging of a young student. In addition, it is most recurrently endorsed by our research that the lesson plan, for children of this particularly young age, be both structured and designed to help embrace individualism, creativity and spontaneous expression."
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