Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind

Number: 8 July 24, 2015
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Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide information and suggest ways to develop young children's self-regulation through Tools of the Mind program. Characteristics of preschool and kindergarten children indicate their potential for the development of self-regulation. They are capable of voluntary control of their emotions, their social interactions, and problem-solving activities (Bronson, 2000). Self-regulatory abilities are of fundamental significance for children’s general and academic development. Research point to the need for children to develop self-control, self-direction, and positive strategies to cope with life situations which of these abilities has been accepted as a form of self-regulation (Bronson, 2000). Tools of the Mind is a program developed based on Lev Vygotsky’s views with a particular aim of promoting children’s self-regulation. This paper reviews the need for development of self-regulation in early years and how Tools of the Mind program supports this skill. The risks of the lack of self-regulation and its results in early childhood learning environments are discussed within the paper.  The components of the Tools program are revealed within activity examples. The implementation of developmentally appropriate and play based activities in an enjoyable manner help children improve their thinking and enhance self-regulatory skills. Children practice self-regulation through carefully designed academic activities and make-believe play. The article underlies the need for self-regulation in early years and suggest ways to promote self-regulation.

Keywords: self-regulation, early childhood education, tools of the mind

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July 24, 2015

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August 13, 2015

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Year 2015 Number: 8

APA
Aras, S. (2015). Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind. Journal of Education and Future, 8, 15-25. https://izlik.org/JA54LX89HH
AMA
1.Aras S. Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind. JEF. 2015;(8):15-25. https://izlik.org/JA54LX89HH
Chicago
Aras, Selda. 2015. “Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind”. Journal of Education and Future, nos. 8: 15-25. https://izlik.org/JA54LX89HH.
EndNote
Aras S (August 1, 2015) Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind. Journal of Education and Future 8 15–25.
IEEE
[1]S. Aras, “Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind”, JEF, no. 8, pp. 15–25, Aug. 2015, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA54LX89HH
ISNAD
Aras, Selda. “Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind”. Journal of Education and Future. 8 (August 1, 2015): 15-25. https://izlik.org/JA54LX89HH.
JAMA
1.Aras S. Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind. JEF. 2015;:15–25.
MLA
Aras, Selda. “Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind”. Journal of Education and Future, no. 8, Aug. 2015, pp. 15-25, https://izlik.org/JA54LX89HH.
Vancouver
1.Selda Aras. Promoting Self-Regulation in Early Years: Tools of the Mind. JEF [Internet]. 2015 Aug. 1;(8):15-2. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA54LX89HH

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