Explain some of the guiding philosophical ideals that have influenced the historical roots of early childhood education
What will be an ideal response?
Some of the guiding philosophical ideas that have streamed through the early historical roots of early childhood education include:
a . Education should be universally available to all children.
b. Learning begins in the early childhood years.
c. Play is a process through which young children learn.
d. All aspects of a child's development are important.
e. Children learn best from direct, sensory experiences.
f. Children's thinking is qualitatively different from the way adults think.
g. Children progress through developmental stages.
h. Educational methods should be based on knowledge of young children.
i. Social relationships are important to a child's learning.
j. Adults need to form respectful relationships with young children.
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What will be an ideal response?
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