There are of course so many people who have been significant in the advocacy and maintenance of early childhood. Two such people are Dr. Lilian Katz and Dr. Sue Bredekamp. Here are some intriguing quotes from these esteemed ladies:
"The excellent teacher makes it a priority to develop a warm, positive relationship
with each child. This relationship is vital to young children’s learning
and development in all areas, and it makes effective, positive guidance possible.
In the early childhood years, guidance should not be just something teachers
do so they can get on with the curriculum."--Dr. Sue Bredekamp, 2009
"Goals, standards, and benchmarks concerning things children should become “able to do” (for example, to read and write) seem to be the major purposes of education. However, I suggest another very important goal of education should be to help learners to acquire essential abilities in such a way that the dispositions to employ them should also be addressed. For example, we want children to acquire the ability to read but, at the same time, to develop the disposition to do so habitually—and sometimes with pleasure as well. If we take seriously the disposition or habit of using the learned abilities, then our teaching and curricula should address questions concerning at what age the knowledge and skills identified must be learned, as well as how they can best be learned so that the habit of using them will also be developed."--Dr. Lilian Katz, 2007
Felicia,
ReplyDeleteI liked the quote from Dr. Lilian Katz. It addresses needing to get kids into a state of mind where they want to read for pleasure, not just doing so for educational purposes. If children love to read, then they will do so more often and will learn more than simply what is required of them. Reading can be a wonderful escape into so many other worlds especially when your own life may be particularly troubling. It is one of life's blessings to be able to read and have adventures without even leaving the room you're in.
Reading was definitely my escape route as a child, Violet, so I totally agree with you.
DeleteFelicia,
ReplyDeleteI liked the quote from Dr. Lilian Katz. It addresses needing to get kids into a state of mind where they want to read for pleasure, not just doing so for educational purposes. If children love to read, then they will do so more often and will learn more than simply what is required of them. Reading can be a wonderful escape into so many other worlds especially when your own life may be particularly troubling. It is one of life's blessings to be able to read and have adventures without even leaving the room you're in.
Hi Felicia,
ReplyDeleteI can attest to the quote that the excellent teacher makes it priority to develop a warm, positive relation with each child. I have a warm and positive relationship with a lot of children in my day care. To develop that relationship, you must get on their level. Every child is different. Some are quite and shy, and others outgoing. So I do make it a priority to get to know each and every child. They call my name and give me hugs everyday due to the relationship. I love my kids!
Ohhh, how I miss hugs from students! I'm currently not in the classroom, and I truly miss that...
DeleteHi Felicia,
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add who quoted the quote. She is Dr. Sue Bredekamp concerning the excellent teacher. Teachers can develop a positive and warm relationship with each child. It takes the time you spend with them to gain a relationship.