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What is Bloom's Taxonomy?
This video provides a detailed explanation of Bloom's Taxonomy.
How does Bloom's Taxonomy supports cognitive development and inclusion?
Bloom's Taxonomy is a systematic structure that consists of six stages: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. Educators use Bloom’s Taxonomy to promote critical thinking and help to develop a deeper understanding of knowledge by exposing children to a structured framework of organized goals that enhances learning and promotes higher-order thinking (MSEd, 2023). This boosts children’s cognitive abilities as it develops their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Bloom's Taxonomy is also critical in supporting inclusion, educators can provide differentiated activities and lessons to accommodate the different cognitive levels of students and adjust lessons to provide opportunities for students who may have varying learning abilities and styles.
Importance of Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are important tools for educators to use in promoting and supporting the overall well-being of children with special needs (Lambrecht et al., 2020) , the IEPs ensures that they receive personalized instruction tailored to their unique needs and based on specific goals and objectives set by educators, students, family members, and specialists to guide their educational journey to create the best learning experiences for the children.
My Role as an Early Childhood Educator and Principles that guide my Practice
As an early childhood educator, my role is aimed at nurturing and promoting the holistic development of children in a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment. I am also responsible for building and collaborating with parents, family members, and other stakeholders to ensure my students engage in lifelong learning and reach their fullest potential. My teaching practice is guided by;
Promoting inclusivity and diversity
Respecting all students and their families
Creating a love for learning experience
Continuously engaging in professional development
My Strengths
Empathy- I can fully understand and respond to the needs of young children.
Creativity- I enjoy using creative strategies to engage children in learning in and outside the classroom.
Patience- I can maintain a calm and supportive environment.
My Weaknesses
Time management- Finding the right balance for my personal, work, and school life can be challenging.
Limited resources- Getting access to resources due to financial restraints.
Communication- Effectively and efficiently communicating with parents.
My Improvement Plans
Participating in professional development workshops.
Engage in reflective practice by keeping a written record of my journey
Seek mentorship from experienced colleagues to share effective techniques and methods
Involve stakeholders such as the community to assist in whatever way possible
Key lessons from ECFS2003- practicum 2 that influenced my teaching practice
Ecfs2003 was a crucial course for me, as an inexperienced teacher there are many challenges that I encounter when trying to implement and develop the right strategies and classroom techniques to benefit my students. Some important lessons that I've learned from practicum 2 are:
Always include all children during the lesson/activity time, regardless of their learning and physical abilities. Therefore, providing differentiated resources is essential.
The classroom environment is effective in promoting and enhancing learning, always take time to change and adjust the classroom to accommodate the needs of children.
Communicate with parents to learn about their cultures, backgrounds, religions, and languages then try to incorporate as much as I can about each child in the classroom. This helps to create an environment where children can feel comfortable thus improving their learning experience.
Always reflect on my teaching strategies and methods and alter areas that are not effective and efficient.
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