Preschool children’s sense of self is shaped as they interact with their families, teachers, and peers. In this course you will learn about how young children develop a sense of self and the importance of resilience in your work as a preschool teacher. You will also learn about the influence of culture and ways to support preschoolers’ sense of self through experiences, activities, and the environment. Self-care practices and stress reduction will also be addressed.
Self & Cultural Understanding
Lessons
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Sense Of Self: An Introduction
Children develop a sense of self through their life experiences, knowledge, and environment. This lesson provides an introduction to the concept of self and how it is developed in adults and children. Additionally, the lesson highlights the influence of culture on the sense of self.
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Promoting A Sense Of Self: Preschool Children
Preschool children are beginning to learn who they are and to form a sense of identity. Teachers have an important role in this process. This lesson will further describe what sense of self means for preschoolers and discuss how teachers can promote acceptance of individual differences, address the needs of diverse learners, and encourage family participation in children’s development of self.
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Promoting A Sense Of Self: The Environment
This lesson will focus on how the environment influences preschool children’s sense of self and describes how you can create environments that engage children in meaningful experiences that promote development.
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Promoting A Sense Of Self: Experiences And Activities
Throughout the Virtual Lab School, you have learned about the importance of high-quality experiences, environments, curricula, and programming. These are critical to development and learning, and they help children develop a sense of self. This lesson will focus on how you can engage children in meaningful experiences that promote and support their sense of self.
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