scholarly journals “Puppetry and Opera Are Striking.” Students’ Experiences of Collaboration and Curiosity in Puppetry Opera as a Case Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suvilehto Pirjo
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
University Students ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Literary Arts ◽  
The University ◽  
Research Centres

This paper will focus on the possibilities of puppetry and opera in early childhood education studies (ECE), and among children in day care in a class of twenty 4−5-year-olds. The research centres around 200 university students in the middle of a project on opera and puppetry in their ECE programme. Opera is about strong emotions (see Trevarthen 2012, 263), and puppetry is a vehicle to make feelings visible (Lintunen, 2009, Majaron 2012, 11, Scheel, 2012). Puppetry and opera can be used in collaboration, and they are combined in this ECE programme as a part of the university studies in drama and literary arts. A method called Pritney has been created to realize the project. The theoretical background consists of puppetry and literary arts. The paper will present some findings from cases in which puppetry and opera have been used experimentally with ECE students, and subsequently with kindergarten children. There is a need for collaborative encounters during the processes of puppetry and opera. Based on the observations and remarks of university students doing their puppetry and opera project, this paper considers the value of conveying puppetry and opera to a child audience as a stimulation for curiosity and emotions. All this reflection is followed by the examples of practice in ECE studies. Performing opera with puppets is beneficial. In summary, the artistic experiments created by puppetry and opera are valuable in transferring cultural heritage and creating aesthetic and pedagogical moments. There is also a short consideration of a project called “Rinnalla−Hand in Hand” (2018−2020) funded by Finnish ministry of education, in which the Pritney method is further developed (see also Suvilehto 2019).

scholarly journals Videoconference in Academic Tutoring: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fátima Margarita Castro León ◽  
José Mª del Castillo-Olivares Barberán ◽  
David Pérez-Jorge ◽  
Juan José Leiva Olivenza
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Video Tutorials ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
The University

The use of the videoconference as a resource for academic tutoring is starting to spread as a useful practice. From a pedagogical point of view this technological innovation involves many uncertainties as regards its organization, its technology and its pedagogical features. In this paper we study this process in the Degree of early childhood education at the University of La Laguna in the academic course 2016, where two hundred students experienced the video tutorials in two subjects. We will prove how students enter university with previous experiences related to the use of videoconferences in different usage models. In this paper we reflect on decision making processes carried out in several categories. We conclude with the assessment that students have made about this experience, highlighting here the specific utility as regards the most effective type of feedback and the relational environment.

Interactive acculturation of Turkish-Belgian parents and children in Flanders: A case study of Beringen

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-428
Author(s):  
Özgün Ünver ◽  
Ides Nicaise
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Domain Specificity ◽  
Specific Context ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Town

This article tackles the relationship between Turkish-Belgian families with the Flemish society, within the specific context of their experiences with early childhood education and care (ECEC) system in Flanders. Our findings are based on a focus group with mothers in the town of Beringen. The intercultural dimension of the relationships between these families and ECEC services is discussed using the Interactive Acculturation Model (IAM). The acculturation patterns are discussed under three main headlines: language acquisition, social interaction and maternal employment. Within the context of IAM, our findings point to some degree of separationism of Turkish-Belgian families, while they perceive the Flemish majority to have an assimilationist attitude. This combination suggests a conflictual type of interaction. However, both parties also display some traits of integrationism, which points to the domain-specificity of interactive acculturation.

KAJIAN PENYELENGGARAAN PAUD DI KOTA BANJARMASIN DITINJAU DARI ASPEK PERENCANAAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Lisna Sulinar Sari
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Early Childhood Institutions

Abstrak: Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini yaitu dari jumlah lembaga PAUD yang ada diKota Banjarmasin belum semuanya memiliki perencanaan khususnya pada analisispeningkatan legalitas kelembagaan PAUD dan analisis kebutuhan pendidikan untuk anak usiadini (AUD). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus dengan analisis data deskrtifkuantitatif dan kualitataif. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa: i) Disdik Kota Banjarmasin danLembaga PAUD sampel tidak melakukan perencanaan yang baik untuk pendataan analisiskebutuhan pendidikan AUD; ii) Belum semua lembaga PAUD sampel memiliki izinoperasional dikarenakan adanya persyaratan yang belum dapat dipenuhi karena memerlukanbiaya yang cukup besar seperti, pembuatan akta notaris; iii) Belum semua lembaga PAUDmemiliki sarpras sesuai dengan pedoman sarana dan prasarana dari pusat; iv) untuk membantuketersediaan sarpras, Disdik Kota Banjarmasin sudah mengalokasikan dana APBD II berupabantuan RKB, rehab kelas rusak ringan dan berat, serta bantuan APE Dalam dan Luar berupabarang. Abstract: The problem in this study is from the number of early childhood institutions in thecity of Banjarmasin not all have plans in particular to the analysis of institutional legalityincrease early childhood education and educational needs analysis for early childhood (AUD).This study uses a case study approach to data analysis of quantitative and qualitative deskrtif.The study shows that: i) Disdik Banjarmasin and Institutions ECD sample is not doing betterplanning for data analysis AUD educational needs; ii) Not all the samples of early childhoodinstitutions have an operating permit because of the requirements can not be met because itrequires significant costs such as notary deed; iii) Not all early childhood institutions haveinfrastructure accordance with the guidelines of the central infrastructure; iv) to assist theavailability infrastructure, Disdik Banjarmasin already allocated budget II in the form ofclassroom assistance, rehabilitation of damaged light and heavy classes, as well as the In andOut APE assistance in the form of goods.

Smart design of intelligent companion toys for preschool children

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Nian Yin ◽  
Zhinan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Child Centered ◽  
Toy Design ◽  
Complete Framework ◽  
New Framework

Abstract Early childhood education has long-lasting influences on people, and an appropriate companion toy can play an essential role in children's brain development. This paper establishes a complete framework to guide the design of intelligent companion toys for preschool children from 2 to 6 years old, which is child-centered and environment-oriented. The design process is divided into three steps: requirement confirmation, the smart design before the sale, and the iterative update after the sale. This framework considers the characteristics of children and highlights the integration of human and artificial intelligence in design. A case study is provided to prove the superiority of the new framework. In addition to enriching the research on intelligent toy design, this paper also guides for practitioners to design smart toys and helps in children's cognitive development.

scholarly journals Immigrant Parents’ Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care Practices in the Finnish Multicultural Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna-Leena Lastikka ◽  
Lasse Lipponen
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Cooperative Partnership ◽  
Education And Care

Although the number of immigrant families is increasing in Finland, the research on their perspectives on early childhood and care (ECEC) services is scarce. The objective of this small-scale case study was to increase the understanding of immigrant families’ perspectives on ECEC practices. Through the qualitative content analysis of interview-based data, four themes emerged as particularly important for working with immigrant families: (a) fostering dialogue and mutual understanding; (b) promoting cultural and linguistic diversity; (c) encouraging cooperative partnership; and (d) providing support and individualized attention. This study contributes to the development of more inclusive and supportive ECEC practices in order to better support families with immigrant backgrounds.

scholarly journals ENSINANDO MATEMÁTICA AOS BEBÊS: encantos, descobertas e exploração das relações entre grandezas

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (esp.) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Luciana Figueiredo Lacanallo Arrais ◽  
Lucinéia Maria Lazaretti ◽  
Paula Tamyris Moya ◽  
Silvia Pereira Gonzaga de Moraes
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Current Analysis ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Teaching Of Mathematics ◽  
Crucial Condition

  No cenário da educação infantil, principalmente na prática pedagógica com bebês, ainda persistem desafios em torno da organização do ensino para esse período de vida. Diante disso, este texto tem o objetivo de discutir as possibilidades educativas para os primeiros anos de vida da criança em relação à aprendizagem da matemática por meio de uma atividade de ensino, considerando a singularidade do desenvolvimento infantil. Ancoradas na Teoria Histórico-Cultural, estruturamos essa discussão em dois momentos: a) a especificidade do desenvolvimento da criança pequena e a organização do ensino de matemática na educação infantil; b) a análise de uma atividade de ensino para crianças do berçário. Esperamos que o texto possa auxiliar o trabalho educativo com a matemática na educação infantil, pois um ensino sistemático e dirigido, desde os primeiros anos, é condição fundamental para a aprendizagem e para as transformações qualitativas no desenvolvimento psíquico das crianças.Palavras-chave: Educação Infantil. Ensino de Matemática. Primeira Infância.TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO YOUNG CHILDREN: attraction, discovery and exploration in relationships between magnitudes ABSTRACT: Several challenges exist on teaching organization within early childhood, mainly with regard to the pedagogical practice with young children. Owing to the uniqueness of children´s development, the educational possibilities on the teaching of Mathematics, through activities, in their early life period, are discussed. Based on the Cultural and Historical Theory, current discussion underscores two factors: a) the specificity of children´s development and the organization of the teaching of Mathematics in early education; b) the analysis of a teaching activity for kindergarten children. The authors expect that current analysis will aid the teaching of Mathematics in young children´s education. In fact, systematic and monitored teaching during the early years of life is a crucial condition for learning and for qualitative transformations in children´s psychic development.Keywords: Early Childhood Education; the teaching of Mathematics; Early childhood.ENSEÑANDO MATEMÁTICA A LOS BEBÉS: encantos, descubrimientos y exploración de las relaciones entre grandezas RESUMEN: En el escenario de la educación inicial, principalmente en la práctica pedagógica con bebés, aún persisten desafíos en torno a la organización de la enseñanza para ese período de vida. Este texto tiene por objetivo discutir las posibilidades educativas de los primeros años de vida del niño en relación al aprendizaje de las matemáticas considerando la singularidad del desarrollo infantil, a través de una actividad educativa. Ancladas en la Teoría Histórico-Cultural, estructuramos esta discusión en dos momentos: a) la especificidad del desarrollo del niño y la organización de la enseñanza de las matemáticas en la educación inicial; b) el análisis de una actividad de enseñanza para bebés. Esperamos que el texto pueda auxiliar el trabajo educativo con las matemáticas en la educación inicial, pues una enseñanza sistemática y dirigida desde los primeros años es condición fundamental para el aprendizaje y las transformaciones cualitativas en el desarrollo psíquico de los niños.Palabras clave: Educación inicial; Enseñanza de la Matemática; Primera infancia. 

scholarly journals Relaciones escuela-familia: una investigación cualitativa en España (p. 41-69)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Luisa García Rodríguez ◽  
Natalia Paíno Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
The People ◽  
Education Degree ◽  
Investigación Cualitativa ◽  
The University

Durante a permanência em dois centros educativos para cursar as disciplinas de formação básica Prática I e Prática II, do Mestrado em Educação Infantil da Universidade de Salamanca (Espanha), observaram-se desconsiderações, por parte das famílias, em relação às advertências das professoras. Coloca-se, assim, a conveniência de abordar o estudo das relações escola-família com o objetivo de contribuir para sua otimização. A indagação é abordada mediante a metodologia qualitativa, avaliada como a mais oportuna pela sua flexibilidade e sua grande riqueza de resultados. Coletaram-se os dados mediante entrevistas com professores/professoras e as famílias dos alunos entre 3 a 6 anos, de Salamanca e de Cáceres. Tal aproximação da realidade permitiu conhecer as sensações e vivências das pessoas entrevistadas. Mediante uma profunda análise da informação encontrada, chegamos a conclusões notáveis. Há coincidências em reconhecer que existem barreiras e um certo desencontro. Também se oferecem soluções para alcançar a harmonia e a coordenação entre ambas as instituições educadoras.Palavras-chave: Relações escola-família. Coordenação. Análise das soluções. Harmonia.AbstractDuring the stay in two Educational Centers to study the subjects Practicum I and Practicum II of the Early Childhood Education Degree at the University of Salamanca, thoughtlessness manners from the families to the warnings from the teacher are being observed. That way, it’s convenient to arise a study of the relationships between the School and the Families to contribute their improvement. The research has addresses through a qualitative Methodology. That Methodology is valued as the most accurate because of its wealthy results. Data was collected from different interviews with teachers, and 3-6 years-old students’ parents from Salamanca and Cáceres. The proximity to their reality allowed to know the feelings and experiences of the people interviewed. The conclusions arrived after a deep analysis of that information were coincident and remarkable. There is a recognized barrier in the relationships. There are also solutions to get the harmony and the coordination within both educational institutions.Keywords: Relationships between school and families. Coordination. Solution analysis. HarmonyResumenDurante la estancia en dos centros educativos para cursar las asignaturas de formación básica Prácticum I y Prácticum II de la titulación de Grado en Maestro de Educación Infantil de la Universidad de Salamanca (España), se observan desconsideraciones por parte de las familias hacia las advertencias de las maestras. Se plantea así la conveniencia de abordar el estudio de las relaciones Escuela-Familia con el objetivo de contribuir a su optimización. La indagación se aborda mediante metodología cualitativa. Se valora como la más oportuna por su flexibilidad y su gran riqueza de resultados. Se recogieron los datos mediante entrevistas a maestros/as y familias de alumnado de 3 a 6 años de Salamanca y de Cáceres. Dicha aproximación a la realidad permitió conocer las sensaciones y vivencias de las personas entrevistadas. Tras un profundo análisis de la información hallada se llegó a notables conclusiones. Se dan coincidencias en reconocer que existen barreras y cierto desencuentro. También se ofrecen soluciones para alcanzar la armonía y coordinación entre ambas instituciones educadoras.Palabras clave: Relaciones escuela-familia. Coordinación. Analise de las soluciones. Armonía.

scholarly journals The Learning of E-Sustainability Competences: A Comparative Study between Future Early Childhood and Primary School Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 644
Author(s):  
Mayra Urrea-Solano ◽  
María J. Hernández-Amorós ◽  
Gladys Merma-Molina ◽  
Salvador Baena-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Trainee Teachers ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Bachelor's Degrees ◽  
The University

Digital technologies play a key role in the fulfilment of the 2030 Agenda. However, their contribution to this goal depends on the digital culture of society. In this context, future teachers’ knowledge of e-sustainability is of paramount importance, as the responsible and sustainable behaviour of future generations largely depends on their skills in this area. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the existence of possible differences in digital competences in sustainability among trainee teachers. The study involved the participation of 348 students in the 2nd year of their Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood and Primary Education at the University of Alicante (Alicante, Spain), who filled out a questionnaire on this topic. The SPSS v. 25 statistical programme, with which a comparative analysis was carried out, was used to process the data. On the basis of the results, the students of the Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education generally presented a higher level of e-sustainable competences, especially with regard to general competences and the economic dimension of digital sustainability. Despite this, and given the small size of the differences, we conclude that there is a need to design didactic proposals to favour the acquisition of these competences among future teachers at both stages.

scholarly journals People Empowerment: An Approach towards Indigenous Early Childhood Curriculum

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Geraldine D. Villaluz, RSCJ
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Day Care ◽  
School Of Education ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Day Care Teachers ◽  
The University ◽  
San Carlos ◽  
University Of San Carlos

This paper is aimed at presenting an implemented community engagement of the University of San Carlos School of Education with the communities of Agusan del Sur, Philipines, in close partnership with the Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation-IDC, (JPIC-IDC) Incorporated of Agusan del Sur as a response to a felt need in the early childhood education program of the province. In 2004, JPIC pooled together concerted resources from provincial and local government units, non-government organization and academe to create and develop a cul-ture-based curriculum guide for early childhood education that is appropriate and responsive to the needs of indigenous groups in Agusan del Sur, Southern Philippines. To address these needs, an ethnographic commu-nity engagement framework was utilized and initiated by JPIC-IDC team and the University Of San Carlos School Of Education. The community engagement framework facilitated the partnership of Agusan del Sur government leaders, a non-government organization in Germany, community cultural masters, Day Care Teachers and the University of San Carlos School of Education to create a developmentally appropriate and culture-based cur-riculum for Day Care with a supporting handbook for mother-teachers in early childhood education. As a result of this framework, children drop-out decreased from 80% to 10% while parent-community involvement in-creased from 30% to 90% in 2009 (JPIC-IDC, 2007). Ongoing teacher trainings and community orientations on the culture-based curriculum have been extended to 42 additional communities in 2012-2018 from 35 com-munities in 2007 upon request from the provincial governor. Two editions of a culture-based handbook have been published and a third edition is currently prepared for District 2 communities with guided participation by Day Care teachers as co-authors. This community engagement framework, initiated by the Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation of Agusan del Sur Philippines involving all stakeholders from the provincial leaders to the recipients of early childhood education, serves as a model to community extension service programs (CES) of schools and universities as well as to curriculum practitioners and administrators. Three principles involved in this particular community engagement concretely demonstrate that program sustainability is a product of partnership, sensitivity to culture and context and relevance to community’s need.

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