Pedagogy can be defined as the understanding of how learning happens and the philosophy and practice that supports that understanding of learning - it is the what, why and how of teaching practices.
Match the pedagogical practice to each statement.
Pedagogical practice
A. A sound understanding of the continuum of development
B. Authentic, nurturing relationships with young children
C. Play as learning
D. Children regarded as competent, capable and resourceful self-directed learners
E. Intentional teaching
F. Scaffolding within the child's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
G. The environment as the third teacher
H. Documentation that reflects the child's thinking and perspective, and includes assessment as learning and assessment for learning
I. Reflective practice.
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Each day, educator Dan ensures there are a wide range of open-ended play experiences from which children can freely choose and direct their own learning
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Today educator Dan has planned an experience to assist children to explore patterns in the environment
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It's mid-morning and Educator Dan is pleased to see that the planned environment is supporting the children to be busily engaged in learning
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Educator Dan is aware that before his 3's group can master cutting with scissors, they must build on their fine motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination
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Educator Dan works with Edith (three years) as she attempts a challenging puzzle. Dan builds on Edith's existing skills by talking to Edith about what she already knows and can do when completing a puzzle
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At the end of the day, Dan takes time to reflect on the children's responses to the program and jot down ideas for follow-up experiences
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Educator Dan is reviewing his documentation of Bashir's progress as an English language learner. Dan uses this information to develop new goals for Bashir
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Each day, educator Dan spends time greeting each child warmly and talking about their plans for the morning
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Educator Dan provides hands-on learning play experiences.
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