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Sunday, March 9, 2014
Quote from philosopher Erik Erikson
"Children love and want to be loved and they very much prefer the joy of accomplishment to the triumph of hateful failure. Do not mistake a child for his symptom."
-Erik Erikson
I chose this for my quote, because it speaks to me on a daily basis. As we teach the young children we encounter it is very important to emphasize their accomplishments rather than focusing on their failures. We need to be aware that children have feelings that they are learning to express and it is up to us to help them find the appropriate words and gestures to express themselves.
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I remember doing research papers on Erik Erikson when I was in undergrad. He has a unique view on children and their learning. I really like this quote and I think it is so true!
ReplyDeleteI remember doing research papers on Erik Erikson when I was in undergrad. He has a unique view on children and their learning. I really like this quote and I think it is so true!
ReplyDeleteYes, he made a huge impact on my during my years of studying for my undergraduate work. I still find myself referring to his theories on a daily basis in my work place.
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