Child-Initiated Development and Learning

As an educator, what you do to guide young children into initiating their own development and learning is crucial.

For this assignment, create a 1-2 page newsletter to give to the parents at your Birth to Pre-K center. Consider GCU’s Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work that states, “Therefore, we are assured that our work within the world matters to God and our neighbors, and that we honor God by serving others in ways that promote human flourishing, as you introduce yourself and tell the families a little about yourself in the newsletter and discuss the importance of child-initiated development and learning particular to children from Birth through Pre-K.

In addition, discuss what you, their child’s educator, will do to guide the young children into initiating their own development and learning. Be sure to include in the discussion the following:  

1. The importance of individual and group guidance in the development of children ages Birth to Pre-K.
2. Problem-solving techniques that help young children develop supportive relationships.
3. Strategies to facilitate child-initiated development and learning.

Support your findings with 3-5 scholarly resources