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Each child who comes to school is unique. We, the teachers, must first find out and show we value what the child already knows. Then we must advance their learning, using many facets of the curriculum to present them with opportunities to explore, reflect, discuss, question, remember and practice. By doing this they will be acquiring skills which will underpin their abilities and concepts in all areas of the curriculum.
We teach the children to listen, to think, to be numerate, to read, to write in a variety of ways and to know when to use these skills appropriately. We nurture in children an enjoyment in creating music, art, drama and movement. We teach them to observe, to record, to test, to ask questions, to wonder why. We shall teach the children about other cultures, faiths and harmonious living, about events in the past and possibilities in the future, about how the world became and what might happen if we don’t care for it.
Throughout these processes it is the professional expertise and competence of the teachers which facilitates assessment of each child and then provides opportunities for active learning and the development of skills and concepts. Page Sections:
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