Early Childhood Education

The Implications Of Operant Conditioning In Teaching And Learning

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

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

Early Childhood Education, Activities Sheila Mathews

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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6 Fun Activities To Promote Numeracy In Early Years

Early Childhood Education, Activities Sheila Mathews

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 Sheila Mathews

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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How To Help A Child Who Struggles With Transition To School?

Early Childhood Education, Transition Sheila Mathews

Transition to school is kind of a ceremony or an event marking an important milestone in the life of a child. In its own special way, it is in fact an important stage for the parents/family of the child too. This is why it becomes important for parents and teachers know how to help a

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The Importance Of Indoor Learning Environment For Toddlers And Preschoolers

Early Childhood Education, Activities Sheila Mathews

The importance of indoor learning environment can’t be emphasised enough, as it plays a very crucial role a child’s growth and development during the early years. A comfortable environment is absolutely critical in early learning years of a child, so much so, that it is referred to as the third teacher, after parents and educators

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The 4 Processes Of Observational Learning And Its Implications

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

According to Canadian-American psychologist Albert Bandura‘s Social Cognitive Learning Theory, observational learning can affect the behaviour of a child, whose consequences can be both positive and negative. This is one of the reasons why gaining knowledge about the 4 processes of observational learning and its implications becomes crucial for parents, teachers and caregivers. While observational

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42 Highly Effective Multiple Intelligences Activities For Preschoolers

Early Childhood Education, Activities Sheila Mathews

As a parent, caregiver or teacher of children of 0 to 6 years, it is important that you facilitate certain multiple intelligences activities for preschoolers that can facilitate the young minds towards better learning, and contribute to their holistic development. Application of Information Processing Theory in Early Childhood To understand how information processing theory can

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Preoperational Stage of Cognitive Development By Piaget And Their Implications On Education

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

The Preoperational Stage of Cognitive Development by Piaget is a stage when children can think about things beyond the physical world, such as things that happened in the past. They can also imagine and think symbolically, which is demonstrated through their language and behaviour. According to Jean Piaget, the second stage of Cognition spans from

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The Process Of Cognitive Development According To Piaget

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

One of the most important aspects a parent, caregiver or teacher needs to know with regard to early childhood growth and development, is how a child thinks and learns. The process of cognitive development according to Piaget deals with how a child learns new concepts from his or her own perspective and life experience, which

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The Four Stages of Cognitive Development

The 4 Stages Of Cognitive Development According To Piaget

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

The 4 stages of cognitive development according to Piaget elaborates on the stages and the characteristics of cognitive development on the whole, and explains how the Sensorimotor Stage happens in a child. Well known for his work on child development, he underlines that individuals go through four stages of cognitive development. They are: 1. Sensorimotor

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Howard Gardner’s Theory Of Multiple Intelligences And How To Identify Them

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

Intelligence is the ability to acquire knowledge and skills and apply them. Every child is born with a certain degree of intelligence and cognitive abilities, which grows over time. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposes that rather than defining intelligence as a single general ability, the human intelligence can be differentiated into specific kinds

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The Importance Of Lev Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural Theory Of Learning

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

The concept of transition is almost always supported by the theories of child development, as development is at the foundation of, and the prime objective of early childhood education. Children make transitions from different marked situations in their lives. In this article, we will be looking at Lev Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory of learning and development.

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The 4 Principles Of Play Way Method Of Teaching Reading Skills

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

For a child, play is an instinct, a need, a joyful, fun and interesting experience. Most of all, it is a brain-building and a must do activity for them. Play contributes to the building of intellect and knowledge, by connecting the neurons and the neural connections in children. So let’s have a look at the

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