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Chapter 1 The Basis of Ece PDF
Chapter 1 The Basis of Ece PDF
Introduction
& Briefing
ECH1038 Introduction To Early Childhood
Education
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ECE
Class Schedule
Principles
of Montessori Principle of Growth of Individuality
System of
Education The principle of Self Education
Focuses on the self-construction of the child through which he would reveal himself.
MONTESSORI
It helps to create an individual who would care for others, materials, environment, and
METHOD most importantly he learns to respect himself
Develops child’s senses, academic skills, practical life exercises and character
Usage of materials-precise-let children select which one will use, expecting them to
return the materials to assigned places when they are finished.
Twentieth Century Innovations
Constructive Theory
When individuals
Jean Piaget, suggested that
assimilate, they
through processes of
incorporate the new
accommodation and
experience into an already
assimilation, individuals
existing framework
construct new knowledge
without changing that
from their experiences.
framework.
Accommodation is the
process of reframing one’s Learners construct
mental representation of knowledge out of their
the external world to fit experiences.
new experiences.
Reggio Emilia
Teacher respect parents as each child’s first teacher
and involve parents in every aspect of the curriculum.
Summary