how do children learn?

Answer 1

They are very quick to learn just like you and I when you are should something you remember it, and by repeating the same letters sounds and numbers they will remember it.

Answer 2

They are like little "sponges" (not very original wording I'll admit) and pick up what they hear and are told. They also take in information with their eyes, so they learn by what they see as well. They learn by mimicking someone. Like so many other animals, baby humans are "wired" to mimic their parents. Sometimes when a baby mimics the parents react at how cute he is to have done what he did, and then the baby learns that if he does what he just did he'll get a nice reaction - so he keeps doing that thing and eventually is an "expert" at whatever it is.

When parents talk to their children all the time and about everything (as long as it is appropriate for children) it can be compared to what goes on when a person has an old computer and transfers files to the new one. An old computer may be so full of programs and files it can do all kinds of things. A new one may need those same programs and files added to it in order for it to do what the old computer does - only faster.

When parents share "files" (information) with their children, and when they show how they reason out problems, the children are getting "files" and "programs" "transferred" from their parents to them. The more information a child is equipped with, the more able to think well and reason he will be. The sooner the parents manage to "transfer" as much information as possible to their new little "computer", the sooner that child will be able to take the information he has and build on it.

Memory plays a major role in learning. So does a child's ability to reason, which he first must gain from the nurturing he gets.

Answer 3

The best way for children to learn is through Discovery.

By this I mean you set them a challenging task and observe only giving guidance as necessary. To solve the task they must understand it this aids retention and is proven to improve their cognitive abilities. The rate at which they learn will improve over time.

It is important to review their learning with them when they have finished to deal with any misconceptions and evalute what the next step in their learning will be and of course to praise their achievements.

It is important to assess their learning style and level before setting the task as if you get these wrong they may simply reject the task at the start.

The work of Piaget explains the theoretical and evidential basis of the process.

Answer 4

That is such a broad question!

Babies begin learning in the womb. They learn their mother's voice while they are there, too.

As toddlers, they learn through play. They imitate their parents or their parents' everyday activities such as talking on the phone, etc.

You may want to check out the following websites as they describes theories:

http://www.professorlamp.com/ed/TAG/7_Intelligences.html
http://www.novamontessori.school.nz/teachingandlearning.htm
http://howchildrenlearn.homestead.com/

Hope this helps!