What contributes to an effective learning environment for either a one year old, a three year old or a five year old child

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Essay title:

What contributes to an effective learning environment for either a one year old, a three year old or a five year old child?

Make reference to one of the pioneers or one of the approaches studied in this module.  You are expected to use references to the Early Years Foundation Stage document and reference to your attachment in early years setting to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.

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After looking at the key words in the essay title there are four key words which have been identified. It is important to ensure, that there is a full understanding of the key words so that the learner is able to use the terms effectively with the correct knowledge and understanding of the meanings.

  • First term which had been used is Contributes. The input and effort that is used to ensure that children are able to develop in the environment that they are placed in. To ensure that they are able to achieve to their highest potential with help and support from the practitioner.
  • The second term which has been used is Effective.  The word effective could be defined as the efficient and usefulness of various items within in a setting such as various different teaching aids to ensure the child is developing various different skills.  
  •  The third term which has been used is learning. The word learning could be the most key word, as it describes how effective the style or method of learning is to ensure that the children are able to be flourish and gain knowledge and understanding while in the educational setting. How to the child will develop academically and with useful help and support from practitioners
  • The fourth key word is Environment.  The meaning of the word environment could be described as the setting/place that a child socialises, interacts and is educated in.
  • The child that has been chosen to write about is one year old, looking at the various different ways that a one year old is taught within a early years setting.
  • If they are reaching the government milestones.  If the child is not meeting the milestones recommendations or suggestion could be enforced to help improve the child’s learning within the environment.
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  1. Specify the age range and pioneer/approach chosen with a brief rationale.

  • The age range chosen is a one year old child as they are developing rapidly each and every day and are also discovering various different settings.
  •  A one year old is becoming aware of his/her environment; they are also becoming independent they are able to walk/crawl and are developing a sense of self.
  • Along with a growing sense of self, comes fear of abandonment and neglect. When the parent/carer leaves the child’s self-confidence may disappear therefore while the child is in ...

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