Question

Write an original blog by WEDNESDAY March 7th answering the following questions: scuss the major theoretical differences between child-centered and teacher-directed early childhood education programs. What theories underlie child-centered programs? What theories underlie teacher-directed programs? What does each type of program emphasize in its work with young children? Now imagine you have been hired as an educational oonsultant to the president of the United States. What polioy would you recommend to the fede eral government concerning preschool education? What children should be targeted How much government involvement should there be? Who will bear the cost of these programs? (Be sure to take into consideration the research presented in this chapter)

Answer 1

If we talk about the education and developmet , theory of Jean Piaget come in everybody mind. Lets have a look on theories -------------

Child-centered program :--- Piaget beleves that every child develop ,as how they see the world or by immtation. He give four stages of congnitive development. The basic area for the child to obtain the maximum level of developing his competence and personality. The authorities in learning should properly consider the child’s learning style, interest, ability and his individual requirements. The child is given some relevant instructions through play. Shaping the teaching methods should be founded on the child’s line of interest. A child should experience freedom in learning and there should be no tension between the educator and the student. Although there still a certain degree of control that is being exercised by the teachers. A progressive and critical pedagogy can be achieved if the child is no longer being constrained in joining the group discussion.

Inductive method by  Roger Bacon is also about the student- oriented or child- centered programes, where child discovers his own law etc.

Teacher- directed programe :--- Like wise inductive method, one more method is there called Deductive method. In this student/child depends on others to be told law, also known as teacher oriented programe. No freedom to learn, he does as he is told. Here learning takes place by imitation. Teacher-Directed Program by Hyson -------

1. Large-group, teacher-directed instruction is the primary form of instruction. Separate times (periods) for specific content areas such as math, science, or social studies. The teacher tells the children what they will do and when.

2. Children use workbooks, flashcards, or other abstract or two-dimensional learning materials.

3. Teachers expect children to respond correctly .

3. Reading and writing instruction emphasize direct teaching of letter recognition, reciting the alphabet, and being instructed in the correct formation of letters.

4. Teachers use rewards or disapproval to get children properly involved in activities.

As a education consultant i would prefer several policies-----------

1. Setting of District or area wise Institute of Education and Training.

2. Upgrading the existing teacher training colleges or schools , education and development of Institutes of advanced studies in education.

3. Scheme of Restructuring and Re- organization of teachers, etc.

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Phase Operations Fixing of Goals and Content. Decision about strategy Diagnosis of the learner. Actions and Reactions. Appropriate Testing Devices. Feedback to Teaching. Stage I Pre-active Phase Stage II Interactive Phase Teaching I -→ Stage III Post-active Phase