EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - AN INTRO

In the olden days people thought children were just needy, innocent and stupid.

 

Adults decided what children needed to know and tried to teach them. Adults also thought they needed to "tell children off" so they wouldn't be naughty.

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In the first schools a long time ago in the 18th and 19th Centuries, little children had to sit still AT DESKS and obey and just learn things off by heart.

 

They were not involved in their own learning at all!

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Times have changed now and adults understand that children are capable, can ask questions and make decisions for themselves.  They can be independent.

 

PLAY IS NOW an important tool for learning and development. 

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In this section of your website, Kate, you will learn about the cool educators or "influencers" that have made early childhood education what it is today - the kind of education you see happening at HEY every day at work.

 

They were not on Instagram but they are pretty famous! Click here to learn about them!

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You will also learn about the Reggio Emilia Approach which is used at HEY and understand that there are rules called FRAMEWORKS that educators should follow when they are teaching so that the children get the best education.

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Hope you enjoy this part of your learning.