In the field of child study, there has been a long-standing debate about the roles of nature and nurture in influencing an individual's development
This is an important and on going debate because not only do children soak things up easier at a young age, they also are capable of being influenced by others instead of making their own decisions.
amazing complexity of language and the remarkable ability of young children Lo develop language competencies,
This really describes language all together. It can be hard but necessary and children are the fastest the learn it.
Each language system has rules
Each language has a set of rules but it is not always the same as another language. Many times language systems will have similarities but also differences that are important to keep language systems separate.
In every language, some speech sounds are more important than others. Gradually, young children learn to discriminate and produce the speech sounds that are found in their home language.
This sounds like what we call slang.
When children are acquiring language, they are developing five different aspects, or components, oflanguage knowledge: phonological, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic.
Important to know and keep in mind each individual child's level while learning.
To be able lo function successfully in a society and its culture (and subcultures), children need lo develop a wide range of language competencies. Nol only do chil-dren need lo acquire an oral language, they need lo be able to use that language effectively in a variety of sellings.
This is true in many ways but it does not always mean it is the only way for one to succeed. In many ways, children need to be submerged in a different language or society in order to learn and function in society.
·when you create classroom posters and other displays involving print, you are showing children how written language can be used to communicate. Through these interactions, you will have a significant influence on children's language development. As you prepare for your role as an early childhood professional, it is important that you acquire knowledge of how children develop language competen-cies.
This can be a tough area for many teachers as you must really know your classroom well. In order to be successful you must be aware of your surroundings and each individual to influence each student.
The Internet Inquiry Project is an online research project that helps students develop the important digital knowledge and skills needed as they build their web literacies.
Reason for digital skills.
integration efforts should be creatively designed or structured for particular subject matter ideas in specific classroom contexts.
Lesson plan ideas
. In our work, the word technology applies equally to analog and digital, as well as new and old, technologies. As a matter of practical significance, however, most of the technologies under consideration in current literature are newer and digital and have some inherent properties that make applying them in straightforward ways difficult.
Process in terms for module 2
connected learning puts progressive, experiential, and learner-centered approaches at the center of technology-enhanced learning.
Connected learning is when someone is pursuing a personal interest with the support of peers, mentors and caring adults, and in ways that open up opportunities for them.
Main idea for reflection post
Because our default setting is to teach our material out of context, students rarely see its relevance. Even if we are able to design a project that has them apply their knowledge in real-world ways, the project is often hypothetical—students know it’s still a school assignment, so they aren’t as engaged as they would be if it were real.
Useful information in regards to pushing for project based learning.