Unit 064 1.1 Essay
Unit 064
1:1 cross reference to unit 065
1:2- Explain how different approaches to work with children, in the early years, has influenced current provision in the UK.
The development of the early years curricula has been significantly influenced by the following approaches:
- Reggio Emilia
- High/scope
- Montessori
- Steiner
Firstly I will look at Reggio Emilia. we use Reggio Emilia this comes from a town in Italy, the heart of the approach is a focus on partnerships with children aged 0 - 6 and parents. With them begin involved in their own learning. Children need control over some of their own play and learning with teachers acting as a facilitator.
Children learn using all their senses, children learn from play and enjoy being …show more content…
The actual Steiner ethos is to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment where children can find the joy in learning and experience the richness of childhood rather than early specialisation or academic hot-housing. Routines form a key part as does a blend of adult-directed and child-initiated play. Manufactured toys are not to be used as these are thought to inhibit children natural curiosity and imagination. Formal reading and writing does not begin until a child is 7 years old and there is emphasis on working according to children’s personalities. The approach works well for all children irrespective of academic ability, class, ethnicity or religion. It takes into account of the needs of the whole child – academic, physical, emotional and spiritual. It’s based on an understanding of the relevance of the different phases of child development. It’s supposed to develop a love of learning and enthusiasm for school. This approach is respected world wide for its ability to produce very able young people who have a strong sense of self and diverse capacities that enable them to become social and economically responsible
1:1 cross reference to unit 065
1:2- Explain how different approaches to work with children, in the early years, has influenced current provision in the UK.
The development of the early years curricula has been significantly influenced by the following approaches:
- Reggio Emilia
- High/scope
- Montessori
- Steiner
Firstly I will look at Reggio Emilia. we use Reggio Emilia this comes from a town in Italy, the heart of the approach is a focus on partnerships with children aged 0 - 6 and parents. With them begin involved in their own learning. Children need control over some of their own play and learning with teachers acting as a facilitator.
Children learn using all their senses, children learn from play and enjoy being …show more content…
The actual Steiner ethos is to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment where children can find the joy in learning and experience the richness of childhood rather than early specialisation or academic hot-housing. Routines form a key part as does a blend of adult-directed and child-initiated play. Manufactured toys are not to be used as these are thought to inhibit children natural curiosity and imagination. Formal reading and writing does not begin until a child is 7 years old and there is emphasis on working according to children’s personalities. The approach works well for all children irrespective of academic ability, class, ethnicity or religion. It takes into account of the needs of the whole child – academic, physical, emotional and spiritual. It’s based on an understanding of the relevance of the different phases of child development. It’s supposed to develop a love of learning and enthusiasm for school. This approach is respected world wide for its ability to produce very able young people who have a strong sense of self and diverse capacities that enable them to become social and economically responsible