The learning environment Flashcards
Loris Malaguzzi says that the environment is ___
The third teacher
The environment can shape ___
a learner’s identity
Elements that need to be in place in the environ
- learners must feel safe and that the teacher can be trusted
- environ must be stimulating and challenging
- the equipment must be age-appropriate and secure
- there must be constant adequate adult supervision
The three components of the learning environment
- place
- people
- programme
The three aspects of the Temporal environment
- routines
- teacher-guided activities
- child-initiated free play
What is a curriculum?
An organised framework which sets out what children must learn, the process through which learning outcomes will be achieved, how teachers can support these outcomes and the context in which teaching occurs
Which areas are necessary in the indoor environ?
- area for large group activities
- theme table
- storage lockers
- block play
- fantasy play
- book corner
- creative art station
- educational toy area
What are the two kind of equipment found in the outdoor environ?
- Fixed
- Movable
Equipment needs to be:
- safe
- multipurpose
- easy to maintain
- appealing to learners
- able to enhance areas of development
- age-appropriate yet challenging
The teacher’s role in the learning environment:
- choose materials
- observe how learners use materials, consult learners and make changes
- encourage learners to pack away themselves
- identify and use teachable moments
- inspect equipment and ensure safety
- rotate equipment used
- supervise learners
- help learners make and reflect on choices
How can teacher involve learners in co-constructing the environ?
- display learners’ work
- discuss things learners are interested in
- label materials (with visuals)
- involve learners in rotating equipment and organising space
Why is outdoor play important?
- inspires creativity
- combats childhood obesity, attention disorders and depression
- promotes inquiry learning
True or False: The environments needs to be designed with aesthetics in mind?
False
Why is co-constructing the environment with learners important?
- acknowledges children’s right and agency
- makes the classroom more “their space”
- children respect the environ more if they have helped design it
The environment should encourage:
- empathy
- risk taking and trying new activities
- self-confidence
