The assignment should be 4,000 words (+/- 10%).
Assignment instruction: Explain the ways in which a particular lesson in your classroom
embodies your personal aims and values for schooling.
Introduction:
Traditional and play-based learning approaches represent two distinct paradigms in preschool education. This work will compare the effects of traditional and play-based approaches on children’s development.
Comparison of Approaches:
Cognitive Development:
- Emphasis on literacy and numeracy versus focus on critical thinking and decision-making
Language Development:
- Structured language instructions will be compared to language acquisition through storytelling and play.
Social-Emotional Development:
- I will look at the natural development of empathy and emotional well-being through social interactions.
Classroom Implementations and Teacher Role:
- Teacher as instructor or teacher as a facilitator
Conclusion:
- I will recap on key findings and they impact various aspects of child’s development providing holistic educational experiences and overall growth.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jTj6DdJ8GMGwdIJBAJCy9T9vxujMAj4RLDfxvCubbqo/edit