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Assignment:
Part One:
Introduction:
Throughout this academic module, the importance of outdoor learning has been taught and reinforced. There is ministry support and evidence to encourage our children to be outdoors more, and for educators to adopt an outdoor classroom. Reflect on the following quote about outdoor learning, and what ways you would encourage children to learn outdoors.
"Outdoor play is among the greatest gifts we can give our children; and healthy, adventurous, and curious children are among the greatest gifts we can give our communities" - Erikson & Crawford.
Requirements:
- Complete a 1-2 paragraph reflection on the above quote, and its impact and significance to you as an emerging ECE.
- What ways will you encourage outdoor learning in your practice as an ECE?
Part Two:
Introduction:
Part of the Curriculum module is recognizing the importance of play and emergent curriculum. Reflect on either of the following quotes and questions to guide your thinking. What are children learning through play? Why is play a necessity for children?
"Play is the highest form of research" - Albert Einstein
"Play is often talked about as if it's were a relief from serious learning. But, for children, play IS serious learning" - Mr. Rogers Requirements:
1. Consider the quotes above and your newfound knowledge of curriculum and play based learning.
Complete a 1-2 paragraph reflection on either of the quotes above.
2. Use the following questions to aid you in your response. - What are children learning through play? - Why is play a necessity for children?