RE: Active Learning
by: Sarah - 27-09-09 19:09
2. Is the freedom of choice and learning opportunities apportioned to a child's play during the session, creating a deficiency within their learning environment. - surely that's down to the skill of the professional working with the child? If the child's needs are met through the provision of appropriate resources and an interested interactive adult, then the child is receiving input which covers all their learning requirements
a) who does the environment appeal to? - I had to really think about this one. I have come to the conclusion that to start with the environment has to appeal to the adults who work there ... it then has to appeal to Ofsted if we want to aim for the right grading... then to the parents who visit and have certain expectations ... then, sadly probably last, to the children. At least if the environment is well resourced, the child is gaining from it.
I've written a lot about promoting a calm environment and about resourcing to meet the needs of the 6 areas of learning and development. That all links in here as well doesn't it? It is a worry though when I visit some places and see all those bright shiny resources and little understanding about how children want to use them.
Hth Sarah