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Ecological Systems Theory of Child Development

Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory Of Child Development

Early Childhood Education, Theories /

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory of child development is renowned not only for its theoretical foundations, but also its implications on early learning and development. The implications in particular, has deep references to the ecological and socio-cultural perspective of child development. What is Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory? Urie Bronfenbrenner, an American psychologist, framed a new sphere […]

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Activities to Develop Reading Skills

5 Effective Activities To Develop Reading Skills In The Classroom

Early Childhood Education, Activities /

Play way method proposes that play, which includes activities, need to be the focal point in learning and teaching. The facilitator (teacher) therefore plays a vital role in facilitating activities to develop reading skills in the classroom, as it can encourage, motivate and stimulate children to learn through play. Role of Facilitator in Developing Reading

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Implications of Operant Conditioning

The Implications Of Operant Conditioning In Teaching And Learning

Early Childhood Education, Theories /

Learning, according to psychologists, is a long-term change in behaviour that is based on experience. Since Operant Conditioning is a method adopted to impart learning in children, it becomes critical that both parents and teachers are aware of the important implications of Operant Conditioning in teaching and learning. When we think about learning, we usually

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Social and Emotional Development Activities

39 Effective Social And Emotional Development Activities In Early Childhood – 3 To 6 Years

Early Childhood Education, Activities /

Children of preschool age are expected to not only learn to regulate their emotions and behaviours, they are also expected to form and sustain relationships with others, especially peers. This is one of the key reasons why it is important that children engage in as many social and emotional development activities in early childhood as

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Activities to Promote Numeracy in Early Years

6 Fun Activities To Promote Numeracy In Early Years

Early Childhood Education, Activities /

The need for young children to learn numerical skills in their early years can’t emphasised enough. But most children, if not all, usually find learning numbers a very complex subject. That’s why it becomes important for parents and teachers to adopt and facilitate simple yet fun activities to promote numeracy in early years. As per

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Transitional Experiences from Home to School

6 Challenging Transitional Experiences From Preschool To School

Early Childhood Education, Transition /

Thanks to the lack of awareness of the 6 challenging transitional experiences from preschool to school children go through, many parents unfortunately miss to fully notice the pain and discomfort their children go through. Transition, in general, is the process or period of changing from one state to another, and involves an individual leaving something

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Language Development Milestones in Early Childhood

Language Development Milestones In Early Childhood – 3 To 6 Year Olds

Growth & Development, Behavioural /

Language development is one of the most important development in a child. It therefore becomes important for every parent, caretaker and early childhood educator to know about the language development milestones in early childhood, especially between the ages 3 to 6, as this is a phase when the child also picks up cognitive skills along

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