The Concept of Transformation and Engaging Families in a 'Decay Museum' (Coursework Sample)

Student Name Professor Name Course Date The Concept of Transformation and Engaging Families in a 'Decay Museum' Clarification for the Concept of Transformation The video clarified the concept of transformation and explained the importance of engaging learners through visual representations to enhance their understanding. For children to recognize and specify different shapes' attributes, they must go beyond using superficial shape labels. At Erickson Institute, the teacher uses this learning method, and it is interesting to see learners describe different shapes (Erikson Institute). This learning is crucial in early childhood development as learners gain critical thinking skills at a tender age. Learning through observation is an effective method that promotes the ability of children to understand taught concepts. Children learn well through visual representations; letting them touch the shapes fully engages them in the exercise. The practical skill can help children prepare for further mathematical learning. It is also a way of facilitating long-term mathematical comprehension (Erikson Institute). The video brings out the concept of transformation in visual learning, as instructions given by the teacher are central and coherent. Viewers understood the importance of engaging children with early foundations in mathematics. Moreover, it is interesting to consider having teachers who understand foundational math and the methods involved. The transformation involves creating an environment and conditions that can potentially transform the learner on cognitive, social, emotional, creative, and intuitive aspects. An opportunity to interact with learning materials allows students to use old information to transact with new information to create meaningful knowledge (Erikson Institute). Other materials used to make this transformation include Google Apps for learning, Voice over PowerPoint, and outdoor games. Engaging Families Engaging families requires providing learning materials, a favorable environment, and instructors. Parents were asked to provide children with different food materials for this experiment. Similar experiments must be conducted at home for the families to follow up on the children's learning at school. It would be easier for the learners to keep checking on the experiment's progress and compare the one at home and school (Blagojevic et al.). The approach to learning should bring teachers and parents together to help children prepare for future scientific learning. Children learn to connect different concepts and natural processes to plants, including changes after death. Moreover, parents can be invited to class while observing such materials and contribute to the learning process. It would be helpful to learners, as they would see the seriousness and fun in the experiments. Science Standard: Approaches to Learning In the 'decay Museum' experience, learning involves examining a pumpkin harvest and cutting. Through different learning approaches, teachers thought of coming up with the 'decay museum' (Blagojevi...