Dr. George Scarlett about Constructivist Philosophy of Education and its use by educators.
Constructivists Approach to Education
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Don't Take my Picture
In this video the child feels safe enough to voice his feelings—he doesn’t want his picture taken–and the videographer honors him. “OK, I won’t take your picture,” we hear as the camera turns away from the child. A child learns trust and is empowered when adults respect the child. Think of ways this would have […]
Methods as Part of Big Ideas
Dr. George Scarlett about the creation of new methods by teachers and the importance of adapting to cultural and personal differences around the world.
Playdough Outdoors
The teacher’s role is to be present with the children in her care and attentive to the needs of the larger community of children. Watch and listen as J. finds materials to meet the children’s interests and needs, reassures others of her presence and care, is a friend and companion of the children, and follows […]
The Elliot Pearson Natural Playground
A tour of the new Natural Playground with Debbie LeeKeenan, director of the Children’s School at Eliot Pearson Center for Early Childhood Development. Excerpt
The Henry Frost Plaground
The Natural playground at the Henry Frost Children’s Program Belmont, MA. Dr. Iris Chin Ponte explains the playground.