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HALLMARKS OF AN EFFECTIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

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INTRODUCTION Truly effective early childhood educators are characterized by good communication skills and an understanding of child development, as well as plasticity in terms of their teaching approaches to meet different needs. Empathetic and patient, they create a safe environment, but creativity sparks engaging learning experiences. As they collaborate with families, they have keen observation skills to help each child grow and thrive. The early childhood educator has an epic role and multifaceted contribution in the realm of early childhood education. Parents and teachers often ask what a competent early childhood educator would look like. Thus, this paper discusses the necessary hallmarks that are developed toward effective teaching and nurturing in early childhood settings to help lay down foundations for future learning of children. DESIRE TO TEACH AND LEARN Every good early childhood teacher possesses a deep passion for teaching and learning. This passion manifests in the foll...

A CLOSER LOOK ON RELATION OF GENETICS IN EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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In todays world of science and technology parents are more conscious and eager to know about their child's future and how genes are going to play their role in development of child. Do good genetics contribute to healthy child development? This article contains details on  how genes and the environment go hand in hand, resulting in how all elements merge to influence early growth and development in children. KEY TAKEAWAYS ON UNDERSTANDING GENETICS:  Genetics is a branch of science that deals with the study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. Each person as received an unusual set of genes from parents that affects a number of different characters, such as physical features, temperament, and indeed aspects of intelligence. Genetic predispositions can also serve as a basis for certain abilities or challenges in the life of a child. THE GENETIC BLUEPRINT Every child will receive a package of genes from each of its parents. These genes spell the blueprint of the...

EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES ON CHILDREN; IMPACT ON PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

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Video games have obviously changed since the pixelated graphics and simplistic gameplay of olden days. Today, they encompass rich narratives, immersive worlds, and complex gameplay. But beyond this fun and excitement that video games bring to children, the latter play a very significant role in the development of kids. This article will delve into all the different aspects that influence kids through video games-from cognitive skills, social skills, and emotional growth. Let's Get Started! COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT; IT'S MORE THAN JUST FUN  One of the most important benefits that video games confer is cognitive development. Gamers are often viewed as the stereotypical "couch potato." The truth, however, is that so many games push the player toward being rationalistic, problem solver, and decisive in mere split seconds. Here's how: PROBLEM - SOLVING SKILLS Puzzle Games: Titles such as portal and the witness are examples of puzzle games where  p layers  are prompted to ...

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN ; A GENTLE STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS TO NURTURE YOUNG MINDS

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Yes, indeed, the development of children's cognitive processes may be similar to that of planting a seed and then being able to watch it grow into an appropriately luxuriant tree. This growth must be catalyzed by parents and caregivers through creating a nurturing environment, activity engagement, and abundant love and support. In this article, we outline different methods which help you enhance the cognitive development in kids, providing you with soothing strategies that will help them thrive. KNOWING COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT The process by which children know and understand how to solve various problems as well as understand the world they live in is cognitive development. Such are some of the most vital child skills acquired in early childhood. The cognitive developmental stage has been divided into four stages by famous developmental psychologist Jean Piaget, namely the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. Every stage is different and needs ...