Environment as a Teacher
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate
HHC0316
Feb 04 2013
Environment as Teacher
Rasheda Bee
Jessica Pop
In the early ages, young children are in the process of rapid brain development. They learn and adapt things very quickly. Environment is referred to as “The Third Teacher” Environment has such a strong role in children’s development because they spend most of their time in such settings. Many children spend a large amount of their wakeful hours in early childhood programs. When a child enters this environment, they will reflect on the teacher’s philosophy, values, and beliefs. They see things from these environments and learn how to interact with others, also it gives the child a boost in self-confidence and enhances their social, physical, mental, and cognitive development. The environment provides many opportunities for children to learn and build themselves as a whole. It has to be very open and large. Therefore, the environment should provide age appropriate materials, toys and activities, which help them to develop their cognitive skills. Children’s get happy when they get positive feedback and comments. They are encouraged to do better than before which perfects them at that specific activity. The environment should set up by their age and must interest the child. Every child is different and has different abilities. They all learn at their own pace. The teacher has to make sure the environment has age appropriate furniture, toys, bookshelves, toilets, puzzles, art activities, etc. If there are two teachers in an environment, the child is guaranteed more support and help if they come across trouble. We all come from different backgrounds and cultures. If there is diversity in an environment, children will learn other culture, beliefs, religion, customs, and traditions. This really teaches them the importance of individuality at an early age. This makes them appreciate differences, by spending time
HHC0316
Feb 04 2013
Environment as Teacher
Rasheda Bee
Jessica Pop
In the early ages, young children are in the process of rapid brain development. They learn and adapt things very quickly. Environment is referred to as “The Third Teacher” Environment has such a strong role in children’s development because they spend most of their time in such settings. Many children spend a large amount of their wakeful hours in early childhood programs. When a child enters this environment, they will reflect on the teacher’s philosophy, values, and beliefs. They see things from these environments and learn how to interact with others, also it gives the child a boost in self-confidence and enhances their social, physical, mental, and cognitive development. The environment provides many opportunities for children to learn and build themselves as a whole. It has to be very open and large. Therefore, the environment should provide age appropriate materials, toys and activities, which help them to develop their cognitive skills. Children’s get happy when they get positive feedback and comments. They are encouraged to do better than before which perfects them at that specific activity. The environment should set up by their age and must interest the child. Every child is different and has different abilities. They all learn at their own pace. The teacher has to make sure the environment has age appropriate furniture, toys, bookshelves, toilets, puzzles, art activities, etc. If there are two teachers in an environment, the child is guaranteed more support and help if they come across trouble. We all come from different backgrounds and cultures. If there is diversity in an environment, children will learn other culture, beliefs, religion, customs, and traditions. This really teaches them the importance of individuality at an early age. This makes them appreciate differences, by spending time
References: http://www.eccenb-sepenb.com/uploads/Website_Assets/Making_Environment.pdf http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/CBS_ThirdTeacher.pdf http://www.hgcdc.pdx.edu/environment.php