From chalk boards to Nga Rorohiko' Computers. In the preschool area there is four computers for the children to learn from. They learn how to recognize numbers, letters and sorting. Today I notice P(4 year old boy) had choose not to use the computer, He had choose to use a chalk board and black board to practice his letters. It was quite nice to P use these basic tools and the other children choose to use the computers. Sometimes P likes to choose solitary play as he enjoys to be alone. (Te Whariki, 1996). P is able to make his own choices and chooses his own materials and is able to solve his own problems.
I recognised that P was actually learning about letters and the teacher wanted P to extend his knowledge on recognising his own name by practicising how to write different letters and recognise them. (Te Whariki, 1996). P is able to recognise patterns and sequences this helps him develop literacy skills as he transitions into school.
As P observes and listens to the teacher's instructions , P uses the chalk and black board to show that he is understanding. Where others would rather use the computers which is okay too, as this is a tool which is allowed to be used in certain times of the day. Ministry of Education (2004) says that “observing and listening in to Information, communication and Technology practices includes watching adults and other children using ICT for a range of purposes” p.5.
Responding to the preference of the child, as teachers we should be able to accommodate the learning of the child provided it is guided and supported by other teachers, management and whanau of the children. ICT when used with caution and limited access can be a great tool for children and teachers. Therefore ICT has taught the children to notice, recognise and listen and respond.
References:
Ministry of Education (1996). Te Wha-riki. He whaariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early childhood curriculum. Wellington: Learning Media.
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