Theory

I believe that each children have strength in different domains, which means
they learn in different ways.
I believe between Vygotskys Socio-Cultural Theory and Gardners Multiple
Intelligences. I believe children will learn at their own pace and as teachers
we are here to guide them and assist with them to master objectives. I also,
have the belief there is not one way to teach every child in a classroom that
each children has strengths in different intelligences and the variety we can
bring to teaching we can help each child become more successful in their
educations.
Approach to Teaching
I believe I align my teaching most to Creative Curriculum.
I found that this Curriculum sets up four areas to support learning; the
Curriculum, Assessments, Professional Development, and Family Connection.
Four areas which I believe are key to success in Early Learning, and having a
program that offers the connection between these four areas makes the
program stronger.
Creative Curriculum use the concept of letting children explore centers set up
as interest areas such as: Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library,
Outdoors, Discovery, Sand and Water, Music and Movement, Cooking and
Computers.


Creative Curriculum Classroom Structure
The structure of the classroom makes it possible for teachers to teach and
children to learn.
Teachers set-up and maintain interest areas in the classroom
Set Schedule is Established and routines are followed.
Organized time for choice time for children.
Small and Large Group Activities.
Create a classroom community where children learn how to get along with others
and solve problems peacefully.

This concept I like is letting the classroom be a teacher to the students.
The Classroom plays a big role of letting children learn on their own.

Developmental Appropriate Practice
Developmentally Appropriate Practice is providing materials and planning
activities that match up with the children you are working according to their
developmental needs.
Planning an activities to practice writing names is developmentally appropriate for a
four-year-old but not for a one-year-old.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice does not mean giving children activities or
materials based on age alone. It is giving children activities or materials based on
their developmental skills.
The three core considerations of DAP, especially knowing the childs individual
needs and abilities, as well as knowing what is culturally important to the family.
Understand if a child in your care has any developmental delays or struggles with
something, can help you plan appropriately for that childs individual needs; their
needs will vary from peers and taking that into consideration can help the child
advance rather than be lost in the mix of everyone else. Beliefs vary from culture
to culture, even family to family, knowing your families well will help the family
expects from the child so everyone is a cohesive unit.