Step to learning english for children

How can I help my child like English?

Many parents are eager to help their kids learn English from a young age. One of the most important factors in teaching foreign languages to young children is helping them form positive perceptions of communicating with foreign languages.
A great advantage of early childhood second language exposure is that it helps children form a positive impression of foreign languages. When children are exposed to a foreign language from a very young age, they tend to view the language positively and learning another language becomes something they are very comfortable with. However, if you force a young child to speak a second language even when they are resisting, you run the risk of creating a negative impression of that language.
Here are some suggestions for helping your children enjoy English:
Ease up when necessary
Some parents think a great way to help their children learn another language is to use only that language at home. It’s a commendable idea, but it’s not unusual for children to grow frustrated and want their parent to speak to them in their native tongue. The last thing you want is for your child to develop negative feelings towards foreign languages, or to have any difficulty communicating with Mom and Dad.
Nothing is more important than you having good communication with your children. If your children are expressing frustration when you try to communicate in English, it may be best to ease up and use your native language. You want your children to feel 100% comfortable communicating with you.
Let your children see YOU enjoying English
One of the best ways to get children interested in doing something is to let them observe you enjoying that activity. Don’t make a big deal out of it, but let your children see you reading English books or newspapers. Watch English DVDs, listen to English music or let them see you speaking English with a friend. Your children look up to you. When they are playing, they pretend to be you. If you’d like them to be interested in English, show them that you are interested in English.
Use English that doesn’t require them to answer in English
If a child is forced to respond in a second language they find difficult, they can become frustrated and disappointed easily. You can use a lot of English with your children that doesn’t pressure them to speak.

• Use simple commands, such as “Put on your shoes.” “Let’s go.” or “Give me the apple, please.”
• Give praise, like “Good job!” “Well done!” or “What a beautiful drawing!”
• Make observations or point things out, “It’s cold today!” “Look at the brown dog.” or “This ice cream is yummy.”
• Ask basic questions that can be answered through gesture or short answers, such as “Which shirt do you want to wear?” – while holding up two shirts to choose from, “Do you like spaghetti?” or “Where are your shoes?”

Teaching Learning and Method

Teaching Methods

The term Teaching method refers to the general principles, pedagogy and management strategies used for classroom instruction. Your choice of teaching method depends on what fits you — your educational philosophy, classroom demographic, subject area(s) and school mission statement. Teaching theories primarily fall into two categories or “approaches” — teacher-centered and student-centered:

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Teacher-Centered Approach to Learning

Teachers are the main authority figure in this model. Students are viewed as “empty vessels” whose primary role is to passively receive information (via lectures and direct instruction) with an end goal of testing and assessment. It is the primary role of teachers to pass knowledge and information onto their students. In this model, teaching and assessment are viewed as two separate entities. Student learning is measured through objectively scored tests and assessments.

Student-Centered Approach to Learning

While teachers are an authority figure in this model, teachers and students play an equally active role in the learning process. The teacher’s primary role is to coach and facilitate student learning and overall comprehension of material. Student learning is measured through both formal and informal forms of assessment, including group projects, student portfolios, and class participation. Teaching and assessment are connected; student learning is continuously measured during teacher instruction.

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To better understand these approaches, it is important to discuss what is generally understood as the three main teaching styles in educational pedagogy: direct instruction, inquiry-based learning and cooperative learning. Through these three teaching methods, teachers can gain a better understanding of how to govern their classroom, implement instruction and connect with their students. Within each of these three main teaching styles are teaching roles or “models.” Theorist A.F. Grasha explains the five main teaching models in her publication Teaching with Style (1996): Expert, Formal Authority, Personal Model, Facilitator and Delegator. To gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of each teaching style, it’s best to view them through the lens of direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, and cooperative teaching.

Direct Instruction

Direct instruction is the general term that refers to the traditional teaching strategy that relies on explicit teaching through lectures and teacher-led demonstrations. Direct instruction is the primary teaching strategy under the teacher-centered approach, in that teachers and professors are the sole supplier of knowledge and information. Direct instruction is effective in teaching basic and fundamental skills across all content areas.

Inquiry-Based Learning

Inquiry-based learning is a teaching method that focuses on student investigation and hands-on learning. In this method, the teacher’s primary role is that of a facilitator, providing guidance and support for students through the learning process. Inquiry-based learning falls under the student-centered approach, in that students play an active and participatory role in their own learning process.

Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning refers to a method of teaching and classroom management that emphasizes group work and a strong sense of community. This model fosters students’ academic and social growth and includes teaching techniques such as “Think-Pair-Share” and reciprocal teaching. Cooperative learning falls under the student-centered approach because learners are placed in responsibility of their learning and development. This method focuses on the belief that students learn best when working with and learning from their peers.

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In order to identify your personal teaching style, it is important to acknowledge your personal values toward education and how your students learn. Understanding your teaching style early on will prove effective for both you and your students, creating and maintaining a balance between your teaching preferences and your students’ learning preferences.

http://teach.com/what/teachers-teach/teaching-methods

model pembelajaran

10 Model Pembelajaran AREA Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini

10 Model Pembelajaran Area Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini. Model pembelajaran PAUD menggunakan Model Area sesuai Kurikulum PAUD 2013 lebih memberikan kesempatan kepada anak didik untuk memilih atau melakukan kegiatan sendiri sesuai dengan minatnya. Pembelanjarannya dirancang untuk memenuhi kebutuhan-kebutuhan spesifik anak dan menghormati keberagaman budaya dan menekankan peda pengalaman belajar bagi setiap anak, pilihan-pilihan kegiatan dan pusat-pusat kegiatan serta peran serta keluarga dalam proses pembelajaran.

Pembelajarannya dirancang untuk memenuhi kebutuhan-kebutuhan spesifik anak dan menghormati keragaman budaya yang menekankan pada prinsip :

1. Pengalaman pembelajaran pribadi setiap anak, 
2. Membantu anak membuat pilihan dan keputusan melalui aktivitas di dalam area-area yang disiapkan, dan 
3. Keterlibatan keluarga dalam proses pembelajaran. 

Keterlibatan keluarga dalam pembelajaran itu sendiri dapat dilakukan melalui beberapa cara sebagai berikut :

• Anggota keluarga dilibatkan secara sukarela dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, misalnya orang tua dilibatkan dalam mempersiapkan pengaturan media pembelajaran atau menjadi model dalam pembelajaran tertentu.
• Anggota keluarga bermitra dengan PAUD dalam membuat keputusan tentang anak, misalnya orang tua diminta pertimbangannya perihal kebutuhan layanan khusus individual untuk anak.