My simulation topic is the importance of learning through manipulation of objects and plays. It is important because it will enable children to explore, discover facts, and translate their imaginations as their play have bearing on exploration and proper brain and mental development.
I became aware of the need to bridge achievement gap in children during my course of study, clinical (speech clinic), interactions with parents, and families who desperately need help with their children to bring them up to standard levels of academic performance. Additionally, I am aware of schools who are facing extra challenges to prop up unprepared children to meet up with prepared children. I would appreciate information from colleagues that can be used to help this group of children in bridging their academic achievement gap.
I would recommend the article by Brendtro, L.K., (1999). Maria Montessori:Teacher of Unteachable Children. Reclaiming Children and youth, Vol.7, Iss.4; P. 201. to interested parties who will like to make positive difference in improving and promoting the academic achievement of students.
The insight I gained from the research chart is that children who manipulate objects while they learn a particular skill also control their emotions. Therefore, the application of integrated teaching techniques which involve the manipulation of objects and plays enable children to advance from the realm of abstraction to the realm of practice.
Hi Chika, I think you pick a interesting topic. there is much to be said about the benefit of play. I'm sure you will not have any trouble locating resources. I look forward to reading your blog.
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