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How Children Learn (Early Learning and Teaching)

WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT
Notes
In this lesson, you have learnt that:
• ECCE must be based on a holistic and integrated perspective, taking into
account the various domains of development, the characteristics of children
at each sub-stage, and their learning needs.

• Children have a natural desire to learn and make sense of the world around

them. Learning in the early years must hence be directed by the children’s
interests and priorities. It should be contextualised by the experiences of
children rather than being structured formally. Play and activity-based
experiences should be provided to young children.

• Teacher must ensure an enabling environment that is rich in stimulation and
experiences that allows children to explore, experiment and freely express
themselves, and one that gives them a sense of warmth, security and trust.

• Playing, music, rhyming, art and other activities using local materials along
with opportunities for speaking, listening and expressing themselves, and
informal interaction are essential components of learning at this stage.

• No formal teaching of 3Rs (reading, writing and arithmetic) at preschool
stage.

• Each child is unique in needs, requirements, abilities and interests. It is
important to create an inclusive environment for all children, including
children with disabilities.

TERMINAL EXERCISE
1. What do you mean by curriculum in the context of ECCE?

2. List all the domains of child development.

3. Suggest some activities to develop children emotionally and prevent the
development of behavioral disorders?

4. Why should young children be provided with ample fine motor and gross
motor development activities?

5. What are the areas that need attention in language development?
6. Mention some activities that would foster creativity among young children.

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