![Consider the walls
.
Beyond the Journal: Young Children on the Web
.
Copyright 2008 by National Association for the Education of
Young Children. Reproduced with permission of the National
Association for the Education of Young Children in the format
electronic usage via Copyright Clearance Center.
Media
Video:
Laureate Education (Producer). (2009).
Play and learning for the preschool child: Virtual field
experience
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 51 minutes.
Head Start teacher Robert Recio provides insights and advice
about the ways his classroom supports preschoolers'
development and learning.
Note
: Click on the link below to print and fill out the viewing guide
for this video segment. You will need to refer to your notes in
order to participate in the Discussion this week.
"VFE™ Choice Time" Viewing Guide
Optional Resources
Article
: Wardle, F. (2008).
Creating indoor environments for young children
. Retrieved from
http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2011/c
reating-indoor-environments-for-young-children
Article
:White, R. (2008). Adults are from earth; Children are from the
moon: Designing for children: A complex challenge. Retrieved
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Article
:Friedman, S. (Ed.). (2005).
Environments that inspire
. Retrieved from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200505/04Friedman.pdf
Web Site
: pre[k]now: Why pre-K matters
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
Note
: Explore this website by the PEW Center on the States to learn
more about the importance of quality pre-K.
Article
:Contant, B. (n.d.).
Room arrangements: The basics
. Retrieved August 27, 2009, from
http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/roomdesign.ht
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- 1. Though there is still much to learn, you have been considering foundational ideas and principles related to the physical environment of a quality preschool setting and the ways that the physical environment can foster children's play, development, and learning. For this Application Assignment, you will begin to develop your vision of how an ideal preschool setting might look. Before you begin, think about: What preschool children are like, what they do and what they need Considerations in creating physical environments that foster children's initiative Considerations in creating physical environments that foster children's play Considerations in creating physical environments that foster children's self-control Additional components of quality physical environments Part 1: Visualize Close your eyes. Visualize a preschool environment that truly encourages, supports, and guides children's play and learning. Let your mind travel around the room. What does it look like? What does it feel like? How does it sound? What are the adults in the room doing? What are the children doing? How are they interacting with each other, the materials, the space? What kind of learning experiences are they involved in? What opportunities do children have to demonstrate their initiative and self-control? If a visitor walked in, how would he or she describe the culture, energy, and learning in this setting? Part 2: Brainstorm Write down at least 20 words or phrases that describe a quality physical environment; one that meets preschoolers needs and interests, fosters initiative and self-control, and is alive with play and learning. Part 3: Describe Now that you have taken time to visualize and brainstorm, write
- 2. your description of a quality physical environment and your rationale for positioning. In addition, you may also choose to submit a drawing to demonstrate arrangement of the physical environment. You may use PowerPoint® or free (trial) technologies like Inspiration® to create your organizer in an electronic format. You may also choose to draw your graphic organizer, scan it and insert it as an image into your assignment submission. Make sure that the image is visible within the assignment submission. In summary, you must write the description of your physical environment. It is optional to include a drawing of your physical environment along with your description. Be sure to address each of the following areas: Classroom arrangement and activity/learning areas Classroom atmosphere Learning experiences available Materials accessible Types of interactions supported Note: Be sure to cite the Learning Resources to substantiate your thinking. Assignment length: 2 pages Required Resources Course Text: Gestwicki, C. (2014). Developmentally appropriate practice: Curriculum and development in early education (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Chapter 7, "Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Preschoolers" PowerPoint Presentation : Activity Areas That Support and Inspire Children's Play and Learning Article: Tarr, P. (2004).
- 3. Consider the walls . Beyond the Journal: Young Children on the Web . Copyright 2008 by National Association for the Education of Young Children. Reproduced with permission of the National Association for the Education of Young Children in the format electronic usage via Copyright Clearance Center. Media Video: Laureate Education (Producer). (2009). Play and learning for the preschool child: Virtual field experience [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 51 minutes. Head Start teacher Robert Recio provides insights and advice about the ways his classroom supports preschoolers' development and learning. Note : Click on the link below to print and fill out the viewing guide for this video segment. You will need to refer to your notes in order to participate in the Discussion this week. "VFE™ Choice Time" Viewing Guide Optional Resources Article : Wardle, F. (2008). Creating indoor environments for young children . Retrieved from http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2011/c reating-indoor-environments-for-young-children Article :White, R. (2008). Adults are from earth; Children are from the moon: Designing for children: A complex challenge. Retrieved from
- 4. http://www.whitehutchinson.com/children/articles/earthmoon.sh tml Article :Friedman, S. (Ed.). (2005). Environments that inspire . Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200505/04Friedman.pdf Web Site : pre[k]now: Why pre-K matters http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067 Note : Explore this website by the PEW Center on the States to learn more about the importance of quality pre-K. Article :Contant, B. (n.d.). Room arrangements: The basics . Retrieved August 27, 2009, from http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/roomdesign.ht Please have this assignment done in 12 hours or less APA format and all orignal work