Found an Ebook today whist browsing through the Heritage catalogue. It's called Essential Early years by Louise Dryden-Hodder Education 2005.
In preparation for our lesson tomorrow I read Chapter 3 - Language. There are some good points in relation to the Behaviourist Theory. For instance... If Children learn language through Only Behaviourist theory they wouldn't be able to come up with unique sentences... And I for one have heard many children create their own individual sentences! Little people often make me giggle when thinking aloud! Hee hee :-)
It's a good read... And easy to understand... Will certainly use it again!
Tuesday 18 October 2011
5 personality Traits.... I am an Extrovert , who is slightly Neurotic but also Concientious...
Hi Guys , I have finally got round to watching Child of our time. Thanks to bobby for posting the link on her blog!
I went through You Tube to watch the last episode. It's great for the work we did with Lin for CANOE... Or as I like to call it... OCEAN.
It really helped me to understand the concepts of each of the traits and also looks at Nature/Nurture theories.
I also used the Personality test to find out my traits (I wanted to see if the generalisations where right! eg Children with a Neurotic personality are more likely to come from single parent homes).
After watching the programme and hearing about the Genes/Environment theories I can honestly say that my personality traits DO reflect my upbringing and the theories Prof. Winston comes up with.
Would recommend you all give it a go.... Very interesting stuff!
I went through You Tube to watch the last episode. It's great for the work we did with Lin for CANOE... Or as I like to call it... OCEAN.
It really helped me to understand the concepts of each of the traits and also looks at Nature/Nurture theories.
I also used the Personality test to find out my traits (I wanted to see if the generalisations where right! eg Children with a Neurotic personality are more likely to come from single parent homes).
After watching the programme and hearing about the Genes/Environment theories I can honestly say that my personality traits DO reflect my upbringing and the theories Prof. Winston comes up with.
Would recommend you all give it a go.... Very interesting stuff!
Monday 17 October 2011
Relocation , Relocation , Relocation....
Hi Bloggers :-)
Just read an article from the Guardian about Housing Ministers plans to encourage people in social housing to move in order to find work.... Thought this would relate to Rachels module.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/oct/15/house-swap-plan-unemployed-work
Just read an article from the Guardian about Housing Ministers plans to encourage people in social housing to move in order to find work.... Thought this would relate to Rachels module.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/oct/15/house-swap-plan-unemployed-work
Thursday 13 October 2011
DTT for History of childhood.........
I'm really hoping that I'm prepared for our lesson this week.... I've spent loads of time reading.... I'm just not sure it's quite sunk in!
Myself and my buddy's decided to read a chapter from The History of Childhood.... And we chose to research Punishment in schools and universities. After reading my reading I've found that the 18th century was probably one of the most difficult times to be a child. There was a low opinion of children and the punishments in place were very cruel. I have been left wondering where is the happy medium....
I've also looked at The Warwick library to find books relating to The History of childhood.... These are some I found , and the links to them :-)
http://webcat.warwick.ac.uk/record=b2522642~S1
Developing Early childhood studies: Past , present and future.
Published Open University 2011
http://webcat.warwick.ac.uk/record=b2340973~S1
Early Childhood education: Yesterday , today and Tomorrow.
Suzanne L Krogh and Kristine L Slentz 2011
Myself and my buddy's decided to read a chapter from The History of Childhood.... And we chose to research Punishment in schools and universities. After reading my reading I've found that the 18th century was probably one of the most difficult times to be a child. There was a low opinion of children and the punishments in place were very cruel. I have been left wondering where is the happy medium....
I've also looked at The Warwick library to find books relating to The History of childhood.... These are some I found , and the links to them :-)
http://webcat.warwick.ac.uk/record=b2522642~S1
Developing Early childhood studies: Past , present and future.
Published Open University 2011
http://webcat.warwick.ac.uk/record=b2340973~S1
Early Childhood education: Yesterday , today and Tomorrow.
Suzanne L Krogh and Kristine L Slentz 2011
Childhood in world History
Rory McDowall Clark 2010
Cognitive Theories.... What I've learnt so far....
Last week Fiona set us the task to choose a learning theory , see what information we could find and share it with our Class mates :-)
I chose Cognitive theory and read up on principles of Piaget , Vygotsky and Bruner.
Piaget believes that Children are Active learners and learn best in solitude. Piaget describes children as egocentric as they can only see the world through their own perspective.
There are 3 Early years stages
Socialcutlival Cognitive theory......
Bruner and Vygotsky agree that children learn through their own experience and that a child is active in their own development. The theories of Bruner and Vygotsky differ from Piaget as they put importance on Adult support and guidance. They say that children learn best through play that is encouraged by peers and adults , this is further explained Vygotsky's Zone of proximal development.
Whilst I was researching Cognitive theory I also found some information about Moyles Learning Spiral. The learning spiral starts with a child's free play and then progresses to Directed play by a peer or an adult to then master a skill though practice and structured play.
I agree with the basic idea's of Cognitive theory (Nature and Nurture) , however I believe that to maximize a child's learning other theories should be incorporated. Cognitive theory doesn't support all the area's of a child's learning. Emotional and social development isn't addressed and I believe that they are just as important to develop a happy , emotionally intelligent child.
I chose Cognitive theory and read up on principles of Piaget , Vygotsky and Bruner.
Piaget believes that Children are Active learners and learn best in solitude. Piaget describes children as egocentric as they can only see the world through their own perspective.
There are 3 Early years stages
- Sensori motor play (0-18mnths)
- Symbolic play (18mnths-5yrs)
- Co operative play (5-8yrs)
Socialcutlival Cognitive theory......
Bruner and Vygotsky agree that children learn through their own experience and that a child is active in their own development. The theories of Bruner and Vygotsky differ from Piaget as they put importance on Adult support and guidance. They say that children learn best through play that is encouraged by peers and adults , this is further explained Vygotsky's Zone of proximal development.
Whilst I was researching Cognitive theory I also found some information about Moyles Learning Spiral. The learning spiral starts with a child's free play and then progresses to Directed play by a peer or an adult to then master a skill though practice and structured play.
I agree with the basic idea's of Cognitive theory (Nature and Nurture) , however I believe that to maximize a child's learning other theories should be incorporated. Cognitive theory doesn't support all the area's of a child's learning. Emotional and social development isn't addressed and I believe that they are just as important to develop a happy , emotionally intelligent child.
Wednesday 5 October 2011
3 Blogs in 1 night....
Oh my , I have got a lot to say for myself today!
I read an article earlier this week about decreasing numbers for adoption. After reading it , and making notes , I felt sorry for our Social worker's. Seemed to me as though this article , and the Children's minister , felt that they are to blame. My opinion is that Social worker's are binded by allot of Red tape and simply do not have the power to make a decision on what is best for a child , without following a lengthy legal process.
Although I have a feeling I may be slightly biased as my sister is a Social worker for a children's team. If you get a chance to have a read through it I'd really appreciate you thoughts too :-)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/just-60-babies-a-year-adopted-in-england-2362687.html
I have spent a lovely evening having a chin wag and assembling flat pack furniture with one of my friends tonight..... I haven't been slacking though :-) Claire gave me some great tips on Harvard referencing!
She strongly recommended making a clear note of all references.... Paging down and typing them as you go
And to use your 'Sort' option on your computer to put them in alphabetical order once you've finished!
So pleased she shared this with me..... Otherwise I have a feeling I would have spent an age sorting through them :-) Clever Claire.... She also volunteered to be my proof reader!
I read an article earlier this week about decreasing numbers for adoption. After reading it , and making notes , I felt sorry for our Social worker's. Seemed to me as though this article , and the Children's minister , felt that they are to blame. My opinion is that Social worker's are binded by allot of Red tape and simply do not have the power to make a decision on what is best for a child , without following a lengthy legal process.
Although I have a feeling I may be slightly biased as my sister is a Social worker for a children's team. If you get a chance to have a read through it I'd really appreciate you thoughts too :-)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/just-60-babies-a-year-adopted-in-england-2362687.html
I have spent a lovely evening having a chin wag and assembling flat pack furniture with one of my friends tonight..... I haven't been slacking though :-) Claire gave me some great tips on Harvard referencing!
She strongly recommended making a clear note of all references.... Paging down and typing them as you go
And to use your 'Sort' option on your computer to put them in alphabetical order once you've finished!
So pleased she shared this with me..... Otherwise I have a feeling I would have spent an age sorting through them :-) Clever Claire.... She also volunteered to be my proof reader!
Rousseau pod cast and Being Super eager with Social Theories......
Thanks to Beth for blogging the podcast link.... Listened to it again.... With my finger on the pause button! I added more notes from the one's I have already made.
I've gotta say that Rouseau's idea of freedom seems to me a little more like dictatorship......
I also researched different Social theories.... Think I may have been a little too eager as I made 5 pages of notes! I couldn't make Rachel's lesson this week :-( I hope my study at home and Bobby's notes (Thanks Buddy) will keep me up to speed.
I've gotta say that Rouseau's idea of freedom seems to me a little more like dictatorship......
I also researched different Social theories.... Think I may have been a little too eager as I made 5 pages of notes! I couldn't make Rachel's lesson this week :-( I hope my study at home and Bobby's notes (Thanks Buddy) will keep me up to speed.
The Independent.... Cage Fighting article......
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-probe-online-video-of-young-boys-cage-fighting-2358884.html
Gotta say guys.... After reading more into the Cage fighting argument I'm still not convinced it is a suitable 'Sport' for children.
But hey , At least I've had my eyes opened.
Gotta say guys.... After reading more into the Cage fighting argument I'm still not convinced it is a suitable 'Sport' for children.
But hey , At least I've had my eyes opened.
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