approaches to learning Engagement refers to attentiveness and the ability to focus on an activity and to concentrate for a sustained period of time. When children are Shaping and supporting the behaviors, attitudes, and dispositions that are engrossed in a learning activity, they are motivated to explore and essential for lifelong learning. overcome obstacles. When children are engaged in learning through play and developmentally-appropriate teacher-supported activities, they are better able to retain information, make connections, and apply new knowledge. CHILDREN demonstrate by… TEACHERS support by… Reflections on implementation Interacting with a variety of materials and Creating learning environments that allow What activities were most engaging to trial material in multiple ways for active learning; invite children to children week and why? Engaging with purpose and enjoyment in explore a variety of classroom structures What parts of the day did children seem to pretend, imaginative and self-selected play and play lose interest and how might I plan Connecting prior and new knowledge Planning activities and learning differently? Working with purpose, determination and environments within themes to build prior Am I struggling to engage any specific enjoyment on tasks or activities knowledge and create opportunities for children or groups? Selecting/choosing activities that may have connections What structures or strategies can I use to been challenging or that are new Responding to children’s needs and engage children who are struggling? Communicating with peers and adults to interests as they play and engage in How do I keep track of engagement? work through challenges activities Developing caring and responsive relationships with each child Helping children identify and apply prior knowledge; asking about what children already know Learning trial children’s interests Planning activities with multiple levels for scaffolding; allowing children to work at different levels on different activities Connecting with families
approaches to learning Shaping and supporting the behaviors, attitudes, and dispositions that are essential for lifelong learning. Engagement refers to attentiveness and the ability to focus on an activity and to concentrate for a sustained period of time. When children are engrossed in a learning activity, they are motivated to explore and overcome obstacles. When children are engaged in learning through play and developmentally-appropriate teacher-supported activities, they are better able to retain information, make connections, and apply new knowledge. CHILDREN demonstrate by… TEACHERS support by… Reflections on implementation Interacting with a variety of materials and material in multiple ways Engaging with purpose and enjoyment in pretend, imaginative and self-selected play Connecting prior and new knowledge Working with purpose, determination and enjoyment on tasks or activities Selecting/choosing activities that may have been challenging or that are new Communicating with peers and adults to work through challenges Creating learning environments that allow for active learning; invite children to explore a variety of classroom structures and play Planning activities and learning environments within themes to build prior knowledge and create opportunities for connections Responding to children’s needs and interests as they play and engage in activities Developing caring and responsive relationships with each child Helping children identify and apply prior knowledge; asking about what children already know Learning children’s interests Planning activities with multiple levels for scaffolding; allowing children to work at different levels on different activities Connecting with families What activities were most engaging to children week and why? What parts of the day did children seem to lose interest and how might I plan differently? Am I struggling to engage any specific children or groups? What structures or strategies can I use to engage children who are struggling? How do I keep track of engagement? trial trial
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