Developmental areas Preschool
the important years of learning begin @ birth. during these years, humans capable of absorbing more information later on. brain grows rapidly in years. high quality teachers , preschools can have long-term effect on improving outcomes disadvantaged students.
the areas of development preschool education covers varies. however, following main themes typically offered.
personal, social, economic , emotional development
communication (including sign language), talking , listening
world knowledge , understanding
creative , aesthetic development
mathematical awareness
physical development
physical health
play
teamwork
self-help skills
social skills
scientific thinking
literacy
preschool systems observe standards structure (administration, class size, student–teacher ratio, services), process (quality of classroom environments, teacher-child interactions, etc.) , alignment (standards, curriculum, assessments) components. curriculum designed differing ages. example, counting 10 after age of four.
some studies dispute benefits of preschool education, finding preschool can detrimental cognitive , social development. study uc berkeley , stanford university on 14,000 preschools revealed while there temporary cognitive boost in pre-reading , math, preschool holds detrimental effects on social development , cooperation. research has shown home environment has greater impact on future outcomes preschool.
there emerging evidence high quality preschools play based, rather attempting provide formal instruction in academic subjects. “playing other children, away adults, how children learn make own decisions, control emotions , impulses, see others’ perspectives, negotiate differences others, , make friends,” according dr. peter gray, boston college professor , expert on evolution of play , vital role in child development. “in short, play how children learn take control of lives.”
preschools have adopted various methods of teaching, such montessori, waldorf, head start, highscope, reggio emilia approach, bank street , forest kindergartens.
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