Abstract/Notes: According to the Neurodiversity Paradigm, there are no good or bad brains, and no one type of brain is the right kind. People have different cognitive styles, and it is natural and healthy that people think differently. Neurodivergent people require acceptance, tolerance, and accommodation rather than seeking treatments that aim to make them appear neurotypical or attempt to make them forget their cognitive differences. This thesis examines neurodiverse architecture with an emphasis on early childhood learning environments for preschoolers. By carefully examining different learning typologies, we may better understand how children can develop abilities like problem-solving, communication, and motor skills. Developing these skills early is crucial in the growth of children, especially for neurodiverse children who have autism. Analyzing different kinds of early childhood learning environments provides diverse situations, which can help children to discover what works best for them and see how their differences may be advantageous to everyone.

Language: English

Published: Ottawa, Canada, 2023

Abstract/Notes: The early childhood education is the period of human life (first eight years) is important for emotional growth, cognitive and physical development of child. The main objectives of the study to check the effectiveness of the early childhood education early childhood education of classroom learning environment is provided that students learning. The population of the study, there were total (428 schools in 6 districts) UNICEF started the practicing early childhood education but researcher selected Naseerabad zone for this purpose. There were 30 schools of Government girls Naseerabad zone. Data collected from semi-structured interview and observations, data was analyzed through thematic analysis, the findings of research. There were very less facilitates for the early childhood education teachers, there was no specialized two-year training offered, according to 2009 National Education Policy. It was also noticed that more extra rooms required for early childhood education. There was only one classroom in schools that has been designated as child-friendly and set aside for early childhood education classrooms, so that government must start the early childhood education trainings on regular bases and arrange the activities corners in the classrooms for the students.

Language: English

ISSN: 2664-360X

Abstract/Notes: This study explored the effectiveness of grace and courtesy lessons in teaching a specific set of social skills to young children as well as how this approach impacts children’s ability to navigate related social situations successfully and independently. Research took place over seven weeks in a Montessori primary environment, comprised of 26 children aged 33 months to six years of age. The school is located in an urban, low socioeconomic area and is a hybrid private early childcare center and K-6 charter school. Research data was gathered in the form of field journal notes to record the presenter’s general thoughts and feelings after each lesson, a tally sheet to record the number of children present at the lesson versus the number who repeated, a tally sheet for the number of interactions observed during morning observation periods, and an observation log for those observed interactions detailing who was involved and what happened. Results point to the effectiveness of this intervention as language was not only retained, but implemented independently by children in naturally occurring social interactions. More research should be done in how this method translates to other early childhood settings as well as how it translates across age groups.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2023

Abstract/Notes: This is an article from Montessori Education, a Japanese language periodical published by the Japan Association Montessori.

Language: Japanese

ISSN: 0913-4220

Language: Japanese

ISSN: 0913-4220

Abstract/Notes: Esta investigación parte del supuesto que girar la mirada hacia el diseño de ambientes como dispositivo para potenciar el juego en la primera infancia, implica un movimiento en la comprensión de las prácticas docentes que podría llevar a cuestionarse, entre otros: el rol del maestro, las características en el desarrollo de los niños y las niñas, su necesidad de actividad libre y autónoma y su juego dentro de ambientes diseñados para tal fin. Este estudiocuyo objetivo fuepromover y estudiar la reflexión sobre el diseño de ambientes para el juego, desde la práctica de un grupo de profesores; se fundamenta en una visión de la educación cuyo fin específico es potenciar el desarrollo infantil. Se inspira en algunos autores representativos en el campo de estudio, como Montessori, Decroly, más recientemente, Malajovich, Glanzer, Abad, Hoyuelos, Schön, entre otros. El marco metodológico escogido es la investigación-acción desarrollando los ciclos de planeación, acción, observación, reflexión, con el grupo de docentes involucrados en el trabajo. El resultado más destacado de esta investigación fuehacer visible el saber que surge a partir de la reflexión de la propia experiencia, en torno al diseño de ambientes para el juego. Además de lo anterior contribuyó a que los maestros se sintieran reconocidos y valorados en su quehacer docente y permitió contemplar institucionalmente tiempos y espacios para el encuentro y la reflexión del colectivo de maestras. / This research focuses on the design of environments as a device to enhance the game in early childhood which implies a movement to the understanding of teaching practices that could lead to question, among other matters: the teachers’ role, the features of children’s development, the need for free and independent activity of play environments designed for that purpose. This study aims to promote reflection and study on the design of environments for play, from the practice of a group of teachers. It is based on a vision of education whose specific purpose is to promote child’s development, having as activities of the early childhood, game, art, literature and exploration of the environment, as well as the possibilities of expression, communication, interaction and approach to the culture of early childhood. It draws on some important authors in the field of study, such as Montessori, Decroly, Garvey and more recently, Malajovich, Glanzer, Abad, Hoyuelos, Schön, among others. The methodological framework chosen is the action research, developing cycles of planning, action, observation, and reflection, with the group of teachers involved in the work. The most outstanding result of this research was to make visible the knowledge that comes from the reflection of their own experience about the design of environments for play. Besides, the teachers felt recognized and valued in their teaching work. After that the group of teachers was granted with time and space for meetings and reflection activities.

Language: Spanish

ISSN: 2255-0666

Abstract/Notes: Studies on the development of creativity have highlighted the impact of learning environments. In particular, pedagogical approaches are hypothesized to differ concerning their emphasis on individual initiative, and action-based learning. A semi-longitudinal study was conducted during two consecutive years with 210 children in elementary schools with traditional and alternative pedagogical approaches. Our results highlight (1) an influence of pedagogy on children's creative performance; (2) a positive influence of alternative pedagogy on creative development from year 1 to year 2 mainly for Montessori school. Children's creative performance was influenced not only by the type of task but also by the type of school.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1016/j.lindif.2007.11.009

ISSN: 1041-6080

Abstract/Notes: includes photos

Language: English

ISSN: 1178-6213, 2744-662X

Language: English

ISSN: 0065-9444

Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246