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Early Childhood |
| Education and Care News |
| February 26, 2019 |
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Welcome, it won't come as a surprise to learn that many people working in early childhood experience back injuries so we've got some tips to help you care for your back. Also three novel theories on play you may not have heard of.
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You might not think of early childhood staff as being at high risk of injury, however looking after children is a much more physically demanding job than most people realise. According to Science Direct, early childhood education and care staff may contribute to 7 per cent of all reported workplace injuries with the back, neck and shoulders being the most common areas for injury.
The result of such physical strain can be costly for both staff and employers with ongoing chronic pain, an inability to work, surgery and other long-term health issues being some of the many outcomes. Therefore, whether you're at a long day care centre, preschool or home based care provider, prevention is the key when it comes to workplace back injuries.
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Child's play
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Three theories you may not know
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It's widely known that play is an important part of a child's learning and development, but when it comes to exactly how and why children play, the conclusions are vast and varied with many psychologists and philosophers over the centuries developing complex studies on the subject. As an early childhood educator, you might already be aware of some of these theories, but do you know them all?
To get you thinking, here's an overview of three not-so-common play theories you may not be across: Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory, Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory, and Mildred Parten's Social Behaviour Theory.
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