How Does Learning Happen?

How Does Learning Happen?

BELONGING

Four Foundations of Learning

Engagement

Demonstration of BELONGING...

according to the document "How Does Learning Happen?"

Expression

Well-Being

Belonging

Program Expectations:

Inclusion

Transition

Participation

Empathy

Connections

Interactions

What does BELONGING look like in an early childhood education centre?

Questions for Reflection:

Sense of purpose

"Early childhood programs cultivate authentic, caring relationship, and connections to create a sense of belonging among and in between children, adults, and the world around them."

Commonalities

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Peer group entry

"The questions support critical reflection and provide a means for

discussing, interpreting, investigating, and acting on the goals for children"

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WELL-BEING

Demonstration of WELL-BEING...

according to the document "How Does Learning Happen?"

Self-care

Physical

Cognition

What does WELL-BEING look like in an early childhood education centre?

Self-regulation

Emotional

Program Expectations:

Mental health & wellness

Questions for Reflection:

"Early childhood programs nurture children's healthy development and support their growing sense of support."

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"The questions support critical reflection and provide a means for

discussing, interpreting, investigating, and acting on the goals for children"

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ENGAGEMENT

Demonstration of ENGAGEMENT...

according to the document "How Do Learning Happen?"

What does ENGAGEMENT look like in and education centre?

Environment

Collaboration

Focus

Questions for Reflection:

Program Expectations:

Investigate

Communication

"Early childhood programs provide environments and experiences to engage children in active, creative, and meaningful exploration, play, and inquiry."

Problem solving

"The questions support critical reflection and provide a means for

discussing, interpreting, investigating, and acting on the goals for children"

Explore

Observe

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EXPRESSION

What does EXPRESSION look like in and educational centre?

Demonstration of EXPRESSION...

according to the documentation "How Does Learning Happen?"

Initiate

Program Expectations:

Emotions

1st Language

Participate

Questions for Reflection:

Language

Engage

"Early childhood programs foster communication and expression in all forms."

Experiences

Understanding

Ideas

"The questions support critical reflection and provide a means for

discussing, interpreting, investigating, and acting on the goals for children"

Creativity

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Interactions

Acquisition

Respond

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Inclusion

Workshop Group Activities

In your groups demonstrate...

• belonging
• well-being
• expression
• engagement

... according to instructions.

References:

Ministry of Ontario (2014). How does learning

happen? Ontario's pedagogy for the early years.

ClipArt Best (2014). Cartoon pictures of

children playing. Retrieved from http://www.clipartbest.com/cartoon-pictures-of-children-playing