I do not believe that children are passive creatures placed into the world. Children actively influence their environment while their environment influencies them. To understand how a child develops one must look carefully at his or her environment and the interaction that occurs within their environment. Human beings are social creatures. I believe that the purpose of an educator is to help children develop to their fullest potential within their cultural setting.
Children construct their own knowledge by actively participating in their learning.
Educators and administrators need to take the time to understand the risks and opportunities that affect a child's development. This knowledge will provide educators with information to create strategies to help children develop and learn. Learning Successful Teaching Today. Socialcultural Risk and Opportunity. Children and Families in the Social Environment.