Early Childhood Education

Piaget’s Theory Of Constructivism And Its Educational Implications

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

Renowned early childhood development theorists like Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Lawrence Kohlberg and Eric Erickson have each discussed their theory of constructivism and its educational implications in the learning of children. While Jean Piaget’s is known for his Theory of Constructivism, Lev Vygotsky is known for Socio-Cultural Learning Theory, Lawrence Kohlberg for the Theory of […]

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The 2 Important Factors Influencing Children In Transition To School

Early Childhood Education, Transition Sheila Mathews

Transition is an inevitable and an ongoing process across an individual’s life – right from childhood. Children undergo transitions right from a young age, one being the transition from home to school environment. Let us have a look at the 2 important factors influencing children in transition to school, in detail. Factors Influencing Children in

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The Role Of A Teacher In Problem Solving Learning In Children

Early Childhood Education Sheila Mathews

Learning is an integral part of childhood, especially when a child enters preschool or kindergarten. Just like adults, children too have to deal with everyday problems, though they may be small in nature. The role of a teacher in problem solving learning in a child is vital, as the problem solving skills children learn during

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6 Important Characteristics For School Readiness For Effective Learning

Early Childhood Education, Transition Sheila Mathews

Transitions happen in the life of a child in different stages and at different ages. Of all the transitions, the transition to school is carries by far the most distinct importance, as it has to do with the child’s school readiness. There are 7 highly important characteristics for school readiness in a child which helps

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10 Effective Strategies For Successful Transition To School

Early Childhood Education, Transition Sheila Mathews

Transition to school is a process that children go through only once in their life. However, to experience a smooth and seamless transition to school, a child would need adequate support from parents, caregivers and other loved ones. Here are 10 effective strategies for successful transition to school that you can use to help your

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The 3 Important Transitions In Early Childhood Education And Development

Early Childhood Education, Transition Sheila Mathews

Transition is a life-long process in the life of every human. It is a process in which we all gradually move from the known realms to the unknown realms of our experience. The transitions in early childhood education are transitions that every child has to go through – irrespective of the socio-economic background of the

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17 Important Classical Theories Of Play In Early Childhood Development

Early Childhood Education, Theories Sheila Mathews

Classical theories of play in early childhood development emerged during the 19th and 20th century. As regards the present day’s context, according to many research studies on play done across the world, there is a very sharp decline in play being the central aspect of a child’s life, especially during the early years. Educationists, doctors,

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List Of Learning Dispositions In Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Sheila Mathews

In the entire lifespan of an individual, the early childhood period, which is 0 to 6 years, is the most crucial period for learning and development. Children learn a list of learning dispositions in early childhood education. They learn with their senses and the environment they are in, using relationship and communication during play and

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7 Important Contributors And Founders Of Early Childhood Care And Education In India

Early Childhood Education Sheila Mathews

The seven important contributors and founders of Early Childhood Care and Education in India, also called ECCE, have together contributed immensely to the current philosophy of preschool education. Let us have a look at their contributions and how it got recognized as a universal philosophy of ECCE. Here are the 7 contributors and founders of

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The Importance Of Early Childhood Care And Education In India

Early Childhood Education Sheila Mathews

Be it parents or educators, there are many who are aware about Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) at a broad level, but there are very, very few who have a clear understanding about the importance of early childhood care and education in India. What is Early Childhood? Early childhood refers to the early stage

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The 10 Important Principles Of Growth And Development Of A Child

Early Childhood Education, Principles Sheila Mathews

To understand how growth and development happens in a child and to know its many dimensions, it becomes important that you are familiar about the principles guiding the same. Let us look at the 10 important principles of growth and development of a child. For purposes of better understanding, we will be looking at the

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