What is child centred pedagogy and why is it important to understand?- generally and for you as a emerging professional. What you intend to do in your assignment.

For one observation relating to the teaching of Mathematics and one observation relating to the teaching of Science; describe, analyse and evaluate the teaching and learning that occurred. The analysis must include connections to the EYFS or National Curriculum and to relevant child-centred theories of learning. The evaluation must show a critical awareness of theory and practic

Introduction

What is child centred pedagogy and why is it important to understand?- generally and for you as a emerging professional. What you intend to do in your assignment.

Observation 1 context and age of child/ children

Observation

Analysis- So what do you understand about what you have seen

Connection to the curricula area

Connection to theory- different constructionist theory

Drawing the discussion together So what? - what is important? - what are the challenges for practice / environment /role of the adult when you consider child centred theory

Observation 2

Repeat above

Main Conclusion

Thinking about the two observations-

What is important to YOU? ~(YOUR beliefs and values) (children`s choice, the challenges of identifying and responding to the children`s needs, the importance of the environment, the role of the adult, the importance and challenges of making observations, the challenges of meeting children`s needs) not all of the above but what is important to YOU and why,

What have YOU learned?

What will YOU take forward?