Adult Or Child Initiated!

[Guest]

Please can you explain to me what both of these phrases -Adult Initiated and Child Initiaited, mean? And what is the difference between them.

 

The EYFS states that children should receive a balance between these two and Adult Directed. Balance to me means equal. Is this right?

[Marion]

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/eyfs/site...dex.htm#gloss10

 

our working definitions are

 

Child initiated;

where the child makes choices from within the learning environment to meet his/her own outcomes for earning. Skilful adult interaction supports and extends the play to enable the child to make progress.

 

Adult initiated;

experiences where the practitioner provides the resources to stimulate and consolidate learning. These experiences may not always require the direct involvement of an adult.

 

Adult directed;

experiences which are planned and supported by practitioners and which aim to meet specific learning outcomes.

[Guest]

There is a nice glossary on the EYFS site that explains all the terminology used. I thought I may copy and paste some to leave around at my setting for staff that are training

[Marion]

The top link should be to the EYFS glossary