By Hauwa Aliyu
Early childhood educators have one of the most rewarding and difficult jobs. They are in charge of preparing young minds for the challenges and opportunities discovered as they embark on their educational careers.
There are many articles written about early childhood education. This Write up can be excellent resources for educators and parents to help maximize the benefits for young students.
Here are five of our favorite articles for those interested in early childhood education:
What’s the big deal?
There is a surprising amount of debate surrounding the topic of early childhood education. Many people question how much formal learning is necessary or beneficial for very young children.
Various studies have shown, however, that some form of education, whether it is in a formal school setting or an informal setting in the home, greatly benefits children by the time they reach traditional school ages. Children are better equipped to learn, better behaved, and overall more prepared. This article, published on the Education Corner site, explores the research and pros and cons of educating the youngest of students.
What is So Important About Early Childhood Education?
It’s important to understand the history of early childhood educational theories and practices. Although this article is relatively simplistic, it gives an overview and introduction to the history and paths that early childhood education has taken.
It explores the effects of Head Start programs, the social norms about parenting, and the changing ideas about education for young children. The author, Dr. David Elkin, explores how early childhood education began centered around the child and based in philosophy, but has since become seen as a step on a fast-paced educational ladder.
The sooner the better
Studies show that high-quality education early in a child’s life leads to continued success later in school, at work, and leads to better well-rounded emotionally and socially. This article also points out that spending resources toward education earlier in life is much more fiscally responsible than paying later to help a struggling child catch up.
The authors mention several successful studies conducted about the advantages and disadvantages of early childhood education. Finally, it also includes a few nationwide organizations that commit to making high-quality childhood education accessible for all families, regardless of their situations.
When young children begin school, it can be stressful for parents, students and teachers. Students can be anxious, especially if they are new to attending school. Teachers are faced each year with a classroom full of nervous faces. Parents have to worry about leaving their children behind, and often feel a bit of anxiety themselves.
This article helps all three groups learn ways to relax and handle the transition smoothly. When parents and children feel prepared for school, children tend to be able to adjust better, making the teacher’s job easier as well.
Starting Kindergarten: How to Prepare Your Child
Preschool and kindergarten are important beginnings to the academic careers of children. Parents and teachers involved during this step are influential in helping kids master the material, and to relax and enjoy learning.
To help children get the most out of their schooling, it’s important to understand the significance of the history and theories of early childhood education, and the prominent practices and studies dedicated to get children ready to learn.
These early child education articles will help parents and educators prepare for one of the most important phases of a student’s life.
Our valuable parents and guardians should takes the responsibities of monitoring, and movement of their wards who are deeply expected to be the leaders of tomorrow from bad eggs and undesirable elements to guarantee the future of the younger one.
Government and other partners in progress can play a critical roles in that direction.
The children also have to consider themselves as the great asserts to the nation building and be a good ambassadors no only to their parents or community but the country in general.
Let joint hands and work in close collaboration to actualise a decent society.
Written by Hauwa Aliyu of Mass communication Department, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi.
