Describe the concepts learned through block play in science and ...

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Describe the concepts learned through block play in science and art.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In the Reggio Emilia model, what are the fundamental differences in the teachers role from that of most American early childhood programs?
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
While playing with blocks, children learn the following concepts:

Scienceweight, gravity, stability, height, inclines, ramps, interaction of forces

Mathclassification, order, number, fractions, depth, width, height, volume, size relationships, area, measurement, shape , size, space, mapping

Social Studiessymbolic representations, mapping, grids, patterns, people and their work

Artpatterns, symmetry, balance, design, texture, creativity, drawing

Languagemaking comparisons, recognition of shapes and sizes, labeling, giving directions, communicating ideas and needs, writing and drawing plans, using books as resources

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
There are co-teachers who are considered facilitators of childrens growth and development and who ask a great many questions of the children in order to guide the process of open discovery. They often do not have degrees and are supported in their work by a pedigogista who has early childhood training. Teachers are considered to be researchers as they discuss and prepare their work with children. They use transcripts of childrens dialogue, and photograph their projects and display them artfully, using documentation as a form of communication. Teachers work very closely with the parents of the children in the school and the members of the school board.

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