Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Thinking of Child Development/Thank You

You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives. - Clay P. Bedford

Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study.  Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life. - Henry L. Doherty

In early childhood education, children develop a love for learning.  This love it what propels all future learning forward.  These quotes reinforce the idea that we should never stop learning. 

Thank You to all of Early Childhood Development Colleagues

This course has been amazing.  Here we have learned about develop from infancy up through middle childhood.  I have truly enjoyed the discussions that we have had with one another.  This insight has forced me to think critically and differently about the development of our students and the issues surrounding their development such as: attachment, resiliency, and trauma.  I wish you all well within the field of early childhood. 

Regards,

Deirdre

3 comments:

  1. Deirdre,

    I have truly enjoyed reading your blog over this course. I love the quote about getting a child to love to learn. I think it is something that has been lost over the years: the love of learning. Children are now dreading the next day. If as educators we love to learn we can relay this message. Best wishes in the future.

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  2. Thank you,

    I really enjoyed your comments and insights during the course. It has been a pleasure reading your ideas, and encouring words. Your quote is very inspirational to me, and educators must love their job in order to satisfy the needs of our children.

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  3. Thank you Deirdre, I enjoyed reading your discussions and posts throughout this course.

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