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"Early childhood education" covers the education of a child from the period from birth to nine years of age.
Child Development
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There are different developmental domains of children.
1. Physical Development - concerns the changes in skill development of the body.
2. Perception and Sensory Development - how one functions using the senses and the ability to
process the information gained.
3. Communication and Language Development - using visual and sound signals, especially in the acquisition of language, also in the exchange of thoughts and feelings.
4.Cognitive Development - concerns how the individual thinks and responds
5. Emotional Development - concerns children's increasing awareness and control of their feelings
6. Social Development - concerns the child's identity, their relationship with others, and understanding their place within a social environment
7. Moral Development - concerns the child's ability to understand right and wrong and to function in a pro-social way
8. Personality Development - considers the temperament types of children and how they remain constant through life.
Characteristics of a successful teacher
- Has a positive attitude.
- Relates easily and spontaneously to others.
- Is a patient, confident, and caring individual.
- Is a positive, happy individual.
- Has knowledge in curriculum, child growth and development, and child guidance.
- Is energetic and evolves physical education/movement in child's learning.
- Provides interesting materials.
- Is flexible and adapts well to the requirements of others.
- Is compassionate, accepting children's strong emotions such as anger, love and wonder.
- A good teacher also understands chidlren's different cultural backgrounds and takes pride in adding those different cultures within the curriculum.
- Works well and incorporates the child's family by getting to know the family.
- Follows the child's lead.
- Allows the child to freely express themselves.
- Works well with and is a team player with other educators, in order to better programs, gain experience through others and brainstorm ideas, all in order to be a better teacher.
- Easily adapts to all his/her students.
- Encourages self esteem in their students.
- Is able to think like a child.
- Is creative.
- Is able to explore and experiment on ideas.
- Understands that learning is exploring your options
- Knows that patience is a virtue
- Allows room for change, and never makes assumptions on any child
- Looks at his/her students in the eyes when they speak and understands the importance of body language when giving someone the time to speak, etc.
Job possibilities for Educators in the field of ECE
- Aide in the public school system
- Au pair
- Author of children's books
- Beautician for children
- Child care teachers
- Children's art instructor
- Children's book salesperson
- Children's clothing designer
- Children's clothing salesperson
- Children's dance instructor
- Children's librarian
- Children's photographer
- Children's ski instructor
- Director of preschool or Head Start center
- Editor of parenting and children's magazines
- Family child care providers
- Foster parents
- Head Start teacher
- Nanny
- Parent educator
- Playground designer
- Preschool teacher
- Children's Museum
- Elementary School Teacher
- Science Centres/Exploration and Discovery Museums
- Special Needs Educator
- Child care specialist
- Child Life Specialist
- Childhood Education Specialist
- Children's Television Broadcasting
- ESL facilitator
- Toy maker
There is so much more.
Such as:
- Early Interventionists
- Speech Pathologists
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Child care centers
Facilities that offer full-day children's programs are often called child care centers. The focus of most of these centers is to provide a safe and secure environment where children can gain the education and experience they'll need to build a strong foundation for years to come. The care is designed to meet the child's basic nutrition, health, and safety needs. The curriculum emphasizes the whole child including his or her social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. Most child care centers open early in the morning (as early as 6:00am), and remain open until six or seven o'clock in the evening. Some centers provide care for children 24 hours per day. Most recently, there was an article in the Toronto Star that stated that daycares were offering evening/over night care for children with parents that work night shifts (the world is changing).
For information on Getting Ready for Child Care:
Steps to Preparing Child and Yourself (http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/ycca/00000346.htm)
How do you find and choose proper child care for your child?:
Finding & Choosing Childcare (http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/vocfc/00000797.htm)
Quality Care: A Parent's Role (http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/mcca/00000025.htm)
Education
The curriculum in a Head Start program is designed to meet the needs of each child. One goal is to build self-esteem that will lead to future success in school. Staff encourage self-confidence, curiosity, and self-discipline. A variety of learning experiences are designed to meet the children's needs in all four areas of development. Staff and the child's entire family work as a team to plan curriculum and teach children. Parent involvement is the heart of the program. On preschool achievement tests, Head Start children perform equal to or better than their peers. Once they enter school, these children are more likely to be successful.
References
- Herr, Judy. "Working with Young Children". Tinley Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc,2002.
ISBN 1-56637822-2
See the article on the Reggio Emilia approach for information on a philosophy of early childhood education.
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de:Frühpädagogik
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