CHFD308 Discussion #7

docx

School

American Public University *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

308

Subject

Sociology

Date

Feb 20, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

Uploaded by Hotboy4Life24

When evaluating a preschool one of the things some parents will look at is academics that are taught to their child. 1- What are the most important things a parent should be looking for when deciding placement in a preschool? 2- How do parents evaluate skill development with regards to problem solving, make-believe and artistic activities within a preschool? Explain why these factors may be important for this evaluation? Hello all, The most essential elements, in my opinion, that a parent should look for when deciding on a preschool placement are the quality of teaching, the classroom environment, the attention devoted to student achievement, and the level or number of student and staff interactions. A well-run preschool may appear to be children playing at first glance, yet even play provides learning for preschoolers. A good teacher will be able to describe the educational value of building buildings out of blocks or making gorgeous colors with water in an ice cube tray to an outsider (Mongeau, 2013). Preschool classrooms should have an open floor design, low shelving, tables and chairs, and a visible restroom. Though it may appear strange, state law requires toilets for children in preschool and day care facilities to be visible to the teacher. They are frequently placed behind a low wall that an adult can easily look over but provides some seclusion from other youngsters. Some parents may shiver at the prospect of their young child being tested, but a strong preschool program will maintain track of individual children's growth. Early childhood educators have access to a number of well-established evaluations of social and emotional development as well as academic readiness. These non-academic evaluations assist parents and teachers in measuring essential developmental attributes such as self-esteem, whether children understand what adults are saying to them, a child's ability to keep trying a new task - such as

rebuilding a fallen-down structure - and fine motor abilities (Mongeau, 2013). Teachers should communicate with students at their level. Preschool teachers serve as substitute parents for very young children, who learn best when they feel loved and connected. Making eye contact allows students to talk with teachers for longer periods of time, so increasing their language talents, and it makes children more comfortable with their teachers, forming a bond that gives children a stable foundation from which to explore. In my opinion, the most effective method for a parent to evaluate their child's progress in problem-solving, imaginative play, and creative tasks is to see them directly in their preschool environment. Parents can witness these skill sets being demonstrated through direct observation in the preschool environment. If the child maintains favorable interpersonal connections with both their peers and the instructor, they are developing essential social aptitudes. When a child participates in imaginative play and creative activities, they are fostering the development of their imagination and creativity. Parents are able to determine whether or not their children's problem-solving abilities are being developed in the preschool setting and whether or not they are being utilized in their day- to-day lives by submitting their children to challenges that need them to find solutions and observing their responses. It is necessary for parents to take on the role of a teacher and encourage their children to participate in educational activities at home in order to assess the growth of their children's skills.

References Mongeau, L. (2013, October 20). Tools for parents: What to look for in a preschool program . Retrieved from EdSouurce: https://edsource.org/2013/tools-for-parents-what-to-look-for- in-a-preschool-program/39262

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version

Access to all documents
Unlimited textbook solutions
24/7 expert homework help

Related Documents

Week 4 Reflection.docx

CJ 315 Discussion 6-1 State by State.docx

SOCW3551_SW4_Assignment 1 (2).docx

journal Article Review .docx

COU 530 Final Project.docx

Module 6 Quiz.docx

CHFD308 Discussion #8.docx

FINAL_PAPERedited-17067756419259486edited-170700824090220338edited-17074526524405.docx

FINAL PAPER 202142055 OGBOLE OCHE REVIEWED second edition.docx

Untitled document (61).docx

soc324_crime_and_violence_issue_worksheet.docx

reading_reflection_10.docx

Recommended textbooks for you

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Pearson College Div

Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780393639407

Author:Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum

Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company

The Basics of Social Research (MindTap Course Lis...

Sociology

ISBN:9781305503076

Author:Earl R. Babbie

Publisher:Cengage Learning

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Scien...

Sociology

ISBN:9780134477596

Author:Saferstein, Richard

Publisher:PEARSON

Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (13th Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780134205571

Author:James M. Henslin

Publisher:PEARSON

Society: The Basics (14th Edition)

Sociology

ISBN:9780134206325

Author:John J. Macionis

Publisher:PEARSON

SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS

Recommended textbooks for you

Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134641287
Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher:Pearson College Div
Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780393639407
Author:Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
The Basics of Social Research (MindTap Course Lis...
Sociology
ISBN:9781305503076
Author:Earl R. Babbie
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Scien...
Sociology
ISBN:9780134477596
Author:Saferstein, Richard
Publisher:PEARSON
Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (13th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134205571
Author:James M. Henslin
Publisher:PEARSON
Society: The Basics (14th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134206325
Author:John J. Macionis
Publisher:PEARSON