The Importance Of A Responsive Environment

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The space and area in which a child is learning must be accommodating to all of their needs. A responsive environment is a space of any size that is set up and presented in a manner that promotes social-emotional development, physical development, spiritual development, intellectual/cognitive and language/literacy skills. It is important that the class or room promotes a healthy learning environment which allows the children to be independent while still pushing their skills and abilities. Environments are able to shape and direct a child’s learning experience, “We now know that the environment is a valuable teacher if it is amiable, comfortable, pleasing, organized, clean, inviting and engaging…This is true of floor space, ceiling, and wall space” (Krentz, Emerita, & University of Regina, 2013, p.44). In order to have a responsive environment there are several factors to keep in mind one being the arrangement of the space and materials. “A responsive environment ensures that play opportunities combine some organizational structure and some freedom.” (Pearson, p.105). At Hill place, they have separated their room into different interest sections though it would have been wise to separate the quiet space from toy areas and to avoid having a wide-open area left empty, pathways can help keep children focused on what they are …show more content…

They have failed to appropriately arrange the room and don’t allow enough creative freedom for the children to properly and adequately express themselves. Though this centre has a good foundation for success they still have a lot of work ahead to make it a responsive environment. It is important for the environment to promote healthy learning and inclusiveness for each of the children. Incorporating more play accessories, natural light, pathways, and more private quiet places they would do much better in succeeding in having a responsive

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