Time and Education
According to the article, this is what time in the classroom should not be viewed as
A rigid structure
Viewing time as a process allows for this kind of learning flow
A fluid, organic flow of learning
Through documentation, educators can understand how children's thinking does this
Evolve over time
By treating time as an invitation, educators can avoid this common classroom issue
Rushing from one activity to the next
This is one tool educators can use to track children's thoughts over time
Documentation
What is the effect of removing clocks from the classroom
Creating more fluid, intentional practices that encourage creativity and exploration
When time is treated as a process, children's ideas are allowed to do this
Evolve and develop without pressure
What is a method used to document children's learning
Photograpghs, notes, and video recordings
When time is treated as open-ended, it leads to what type of learning experience
Spontaneous creativity, inquiry, and reflection
One application of time as a creative force is redesigning schedules to allow for this
Longer periods of uninterrupted play
What is the main idea challenged by scholars regarding time in early childhood education
Traditional reliance on the clock to manage classroom activities
What is the traditional way time is viewed in many educational settings
A series of segmented units
In contrast to traditional models, documentation focuses on this aspect of children’s learning
The process of learning, rather than just the final product
This is one way educators can allow children to engage in deeper learning
Giving them time to fully immerse themselves in their play
Educators can highlight children's creative potential by providing this
Valuable insights into each child’s learning journey
What is the role of time in Early Childhood Education
A dynamic flowing process that enhances practice and inspires creativity
Throughout the article, Butcher stresses that time should be viewed as this, instead of a fixed or predetermined unit
An ongoing process
This is the traditional focus of assessment in education, which Butcher suggests shifting away from
Focusing on the final product or completion of a task
In the article, Butcher frames time as this, instead of something to be used up
An invitation to deeper learning
By redesigning classroom routines, educators can give children the opportunity to explore these
Themes, ideas, and activities over a longer period
By loosening the constraints of a strict schedule, educators can provide children with this
Freedom to engage with their learning at their own pace
Butcher suggests time should not be seen as...
Something "spent" effectively
This is the way Butcher believes time should be viewed in education
As a resource that nurtures creativity and child-led exploration
Butcher critiques this common practice in early childhood education related to time management
Sticking to inflexible schedules and time frames
This is one of the benefits of allowing children to engage with their learning at their own pace
Making educational experiences more valuable