Lecture Questions 061010

On wondering what preschoolers learn in preschool:

~We had all had preconceived notions about what preschool life was all about. They were a hodgepodge of myths and false beliefs mixed in with the occasional bit of truth.

~Entering the field and studying it, we discovered a staggering difference between what we thought to have been true about preschool, and what the Early Childhood field really constituted.

~Our previous notions may have had all been vague ideas stemming from our own preschool/early year memories. Perhaps it can be said that we literally had a toddler's knowledge of what is taught and learned in a preschool.

Our philosophy when asked by parents?

Funnily enough, we have all collectively not been asked our philosophy, or at least not by our class parents. Should we be asked however, we would put forth that:

~We believe a teacher is compelled to nurture the children under her charge such that they may develop well in all the human domains. She will endeavour to cultivate her children as all-rounders but appreciate those who are not so round anyway and be an advocate for each individual child's unique strengths.
Alternativaly, we could tell parents that "We're here to bring you quality service at an affordable price!" No wait, that's Lisa's company's philosophy, oops wrong industry motto

~Penning and verbalising our beliefs may not be so easy. We may sometimes leave them in undefined masses of thoughts and feelings floating about in our consciousness, without giving them proper shape.

~We believe it is better to be prepared. Being fluent in delivering our philosophy may just win that one more parent over to our side.