I would like to share a program from Metropolitan State College in Denver called Tools of the Mind. I was introduced to this program in a previous course and think that the research and program show great potential for the future of early childhood education. The program is centered around self-regulation, where the children are taught how to regulate their emotional, social, and cognitive behaviors. According to research, self-regulation is a better indicator of academic achievement than IQ or reading level. Many children are entering school with a lack of self-regulation which causes disruptions in learning. The Tools of the Mind program teaches self-regulation skills to children so that cognitive learning is more effective. The website cites several scientific studies to substantiate their claims.
Tools of the Mind can be found at http://www.mscd.edu/extendedcampus/toolsofthemind/index.shtml
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I hadn't previously heard of Tools of the Mind. It's a very interesting concept.
Great post, thanks for sharing the link! I plan to pass this on to several early childhood teachers I know.
Dear Christine,
Thank you for sharing your link. I enjoyed reading “The Tools of the Mind,” especially, the part when it said the research indicates that interventions at the early childhood level can have a positive influence on self-regulation and the development of executive function in the early years and beyond (MSCD, 2012). I believe that to be true because as teachers, we are that intervention at the early childhood level. We were put into place to be a positive influence on self-regulation and the development of young children.
Reference
Metropolitan State College of Denver. (2012). The Tools of the Mind: Self-Regulation. Retrieved March 17, 2012, from http://www.mscd.edu/extendedcampus/toolsofthemind/index.shtml
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