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    The Episode All About Urban vs Rural Upbringings

    Oct 02, 2024 • 39 min read

    In this episode of the Little Minds Big Ideas podcast with the Early Years Network, hosts Emily and Ben discuss the differences between rural and urban upbringings. They explore various aspects such as education, community, healthcare, independence, and more, while sharing their personal experiences.

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    Dear Diary: How the outside world perceives early years

    Sept 30, 2024 • 20 min read

    In this episode of 'Diary of an Early Years Educator,' Emily reflects on her week and discusses an important issue prompted by a recent education conference she attended. Emily shares her thoughts on professionalism in early years education, the importance of uniforms, and the unfortunate perception gap between early years educators and other education professionals.

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Early Years Education Foundations

  • Pedagogy & Theory
  • Ben Jones
  • 1 Hour
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Skill Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Duration

1 Hour

Resources

1 Files

Streaming Content

4 Videos

Description

In this class you'll get the opportunity to explore education and ideas of teaching through the eyes of American philosopher John Dewey. John Dewey outwardly opposed the educational systems and methods of teaching typically found across the United States of American during the first half of the twentieth century. Instead Dewey advocated for teaching methods based upon the ideas of democracy and democratic principles. As a result, Dewey pushed to the educational forefront principles such as critical thinking, reflective learning, social learning and believed that deep and meaningful questions of society should never be viewed as 'already answered'. Take this class today for a rare insight into an educational philosophy the shook the western world and has inspired many principles that are still popular within education today!

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Lesson Content

1. The Foundation of John Dewey's 'Progressive Education'

11:23

To begin this class join Ben in analysing the educational system that still stands today, as well as, the basic premise of John Dewey's theoretical concepts, his ideas around progressive education and the context within which his ideas came to life.

2. The Art of Educational Reflection

07:10

In lesson two you'll jump into the concept of reflective practice and the role cognitive thought processing plays in early years education. Challenging children to take part in deeper thought isn't something we usually consider, but in this video we're going to explore the why and how behind reflective practice within our educational curriculum.

3. Social Learning In The Early Years

09:25

This lesson explores another major component of John Dewey's ideas and overall theoretical principles as you'll cover the idea of social learning. For Dewey social learning is born from his democratic foundations and political ideology, however the ideas and theories he presents still hold weight and importance within modern societies.

4. The Role of Children's Interests

07:32

In this final lesson you'll investigate the important role a child's interests play in developing an educational curriculum and more efficiently developing young children. Now this idea would have been seen as being a lot more radical at the time of his work, but still today it's important to discuss the important role children's interests play in curriculum and environment development.

Meet your teacher

As an owner of multiple settings across the United Kingdom, I truly understand the difficult challenges our industry and the people within it face on a daily basis. Which is why I'm so resolute in providing change for our industry through a platform that offers meaningful and accessible learning, to not only improve practice and children's outcomes, but also to provide the incredible people within our community with a meaningful voice to share their work and passion.

'Something all childminder's should invest in...'

Working alone can sometimes mean that my motivation and inspiration can run low. But since finding The Early Years Network I no longer feel like I am developing my practice on my own. The personable and really informative videos allows me to create variety throughout the day through really detailed learning and development for myself.

Naomi Garrett

Childminder

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Are all the Network Classes included in my monthly price?

Regardless if you are a standard user or a corporate user, your membership grants you access to our entire collection of Network Classes so you can begin your educational journey with us today without any limitations.

Are there quizzes on the platform?

The Early Years Network is all about meaningful learning that will transform the way you interact with and educate young children, not attempting to fill your head with information for the sake of a quick superficial quiz.

Are videos available in different languages?

Unfortunately for the time being videos are only available in English, but maybe one day...

Can I access The Early Years Network if I don't have an early years qualification?

YES! Content on The Early Years Network has been created for people interested in early years regardless of age, experience or academic background. We have something for everyone whether you are a childminder, parent/carer or an early years professional.

Can I download the videos?

No, all videos are only accessible to stream online and require an internet connection in order to access the platform and watch the content.

Can I only access The Early Years Network on a computer?

Absolutely not, The Early Years Network has been optimised to be used on any device from your mobile phone to your tablet! Our flexible approach to learning embraces any and all types of device so you can learn anytime, anywhere!

Is The Early Network an accredited institution?

Whilst The Early Years Network is not an accredited body we do offer skill-based learning helping people transform knowledge and theory into meaningful change and improvement to their practice, environments and curriculum. Our Network Courses are created and hosted by leading experts within their academic fields, and upon completion of each course learners will be provided with a certificate to evidence their achievement.

Is there a minimum subscription time?

Of course not! You're free to cancel your membership whenever you like.

What is The Early Years Network?

We are a learning and development platform dedicated to the magical world of early years! We cover a wide range of topics, from child brain development to the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing, through high-quality and immersive video content.

What subjects are covered on The Early Years Network?

We cover everything Early Years from ‘Cognitive Development Theories’, to the science behind play and even how to build the best rocket ship out of cardboard (you won't want to miss that video!). If you can think of a topic in early years we've probably got a video on it!

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