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Papers Topic - Service Delivery Application Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention P7.10 Developing a Nature-Based Intervention in Singapore for Children With Developmental Needs Presenting Author: Malathy Krishnasamy (Singapore) Affiliation: Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities, Early Intervention for Children Services, Singapore Co-Authors: Grace Lim, Lim PeiXuan (Leia), Shaun Ng, Farid Senin
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Nature-based learning (NBL) is relatively new in Singapore’s early intervention (EI) field, but it has great potential for engagement, participation, and growth for children with developmental needs. In general, children with developmental needs have fewer opportunities to explore nature compared to typical developing children. Forest Fables, a nature-based intervention for children with developmental needs under 6 years old, was piloted to increase opportunities for them to practice functional and daily living skills in natural environments. The program was conducted over two cycles, consisting of 4-6 weekly sessions at a park with 14 children. The sessions were led by certified forest school leaders and EI teachers. Proxy surveys and interviews were conducted with teachers to assess well-being outcomes for the children. The results were promising, with skill-building and an increase in positive behaviors being observed. Incorporating NBL into the EI curriculum is beneficial in promoting well-being for children with developmental needs.
P7.11 Nurturing Early Self-Regulation: Strategies and Practices for Promoting Development in Infants and Toddlers
Presenting Author: Shawna Harbin (USA) Affiliation: Purdue University, Indiana Co-Author: Megan Purcell
Self-regulation is the ability to manage behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. The development of these skills begins in infancy and continues throughout childhood. Young children’s self-regulation is a strong predictor of several outcomes, like academic achievement and health and well-being, and research suggests they should be part of intentional instruction in early childhood. In this paper, self-regulation in infants and toddlers will be defined and discussed including demonstration of planning for and promoting self-regulation skills. The presentation focuses on understanding the relevance of early regulation and introducing inclusive practices focused on promoting these skills. We discuss the significance the environment plays in a child’s growth and development. The presenters will demonstrate strategies to adapt and/or modify the environment to extend opportunities for developing self-regulation skills. Finally, there will be time for discussion, questions, and sharing so the participants can leave with ideas and strategies to implement in their own environments and work.
P7.12 The Use of Children’s Drawings as a Method of Collecting Sociological Data Presenting Author: Gisele Correia da Silva (Portugal) Affiliation: ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon
The sociology of childhood requires carefully designed methodologies to ensure reliable data collection. The elaboration of drawings, despite its potential, is often considered problematic by many sociologists. This mixed-methods study included data collection from drawings, focus groups, and questionnaires distributed to 266 fourth-year students from 13 public schools in Lisbon and the surrounding metropolitan area. The use of drawings was able to generate, in a playful way, a great wealth of data that would not be obtained otherwise. Its interpretation was facilitated by triangulation with the questionnaires and focus groups. The use of children's drawings is a rich and effective technique. For its analysis, however, the triangulation of more than one data collection technique proved to be not only enriching but also elucidating and necessary.
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