Early in Life & the Importance of Early Childhood Education | Steve Zwolak | TEDxDelmarLoopED

Stephen Zwolak is the founder and CEO of LUME Institute and Executive Director of University City Children’s Center (UCCC), LUME’s lab school. Zwolak has more than 45 years of experience working in the field of early childhood. He is recognized for leading the conversation on the impact and future of early childhood education in St. Louis and beyond. His years as a classroom teacher and a leader in various educational arenas drove him to develop the LUME Approach, for which there is growing evidence of closing the racial and socioeconomic achievement gap. The LUME Approach brings together theoretical, observational, and neuroscientific research that affirms that the emotional development of children is critical to academic success and lifelong positive outcomes.
As a young teacher, Zwolak studied at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute, an educational center for which he now periodically serves as an instructor for others in child- and family-serving professions. In 2015, he received the American Psychoanalytic Association Educational Achievement Award.
Today, Zwolak is recognized for his visionary thinking and entrepreneurial ability to create, enhance and expand programs and develop infrastructure. He develops curricula which include understanding the importance of children’s sexual development and addressing angry love with ruthless compassion in the classroom and home. As a speaker and educator known for his warm demeanor, Zwolak skillfully challenges and motivates teachers to develop reflective practices in their daily relationships with children and families and to be prepared to administer therapeutic triage using a multi-disciplinary approach. Stephen Zwolak is the founder and CEO of LUME Institute and Executive Director of University City Children’s Center (UCCC), LUME’s lab school. Zwolak has more than 45 years of experience working in the field of early childhood. He is recognized for leading the conversation on the impact and future of early childhood education in St. Louis and beyond. His years as a classroom teacher and a leader in various educational arenas drove him to develop the LUME Approach, for which there is growing evidence of closing the racial and socioeconomic achievement gap. The LUME Approach brings together theoretical, observational, and neuroscientific research that affirms that the emotional development of children is critical to academic success and lifelong positive outcomes.
As a young teacher, Zwolak studied at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute, an educational center for which he now periodically serves as an instructor for others in child- and family-serving professions. In 2015, he received the American Psychoanalytic Association Educational Achievement Award.
Today, Zwolak is recognized for his visionary thinking and entrepreneurial ability to create, enhance and expand programs and develop infrastructure. He develops curricula which include understanding the importance of children’s sexual development and addressing angry love with ruthless compassion in the classroom and home. As a speaker and educator known for his warm demeanor, Zwolak skillfully challenges and motivates teachers to develop reflective practices in their daily relationships with children and families and to be prepared to administer therapeutic triage using a multi-disciplinary approach. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@annchen5731]

Preschool teacher makes a great impact on a child's entire life. All it takes is 5 years to change society.

[@ashleyyacono9900]

This touched my heart, not only as a teacher, but as a God mother, sister and (hopefully) future mother. It is so important to take care of the souls of our precious young ones. Thank you very much Mr. Zwolak.

[@haileighhalverson7138]

As a future early childhood educator, I found this video so touching. I loved the perspective that Mr. Zwolak has on Early Childhood education and makes me super excited to become a teacher!

[@tindee3052]

Same! I plan to teach prek/kindergartens in the next year.

[@michadawn234]

This is a great speech. It’s all true, and this is motivating. Early childhood has the highest number of turnover, more than any other profession. It’s one of the lowest paying jobs and many times does not offer benefits. If those things could change, then we may start seeing an improvement and a move in the direction the speaker is taking about. I don’t think any teachers come to the field expecting great monetary gains however a livable wage is necessary. It’s sad, there’s many of us that feel this is our life’s calling, work so hard to educate ourselves, to honor our children and family members who we serve yet we barely scrape by. If it weren’t for my husband’s income I could not work as a preschool teacher. I make more money working in a grocery store.

[@michelewatson437]

Stephen Zwolak, you are amazing! Thank you for your dedication to Early Childhood. I too am a dedicated Early Education Teacher. I teach to the SOUL! I agree about understanding how to teach African American boys. I teach at a Title 1 school. You have to understand the families and the demographics. I strive to make a difference. It is evident. I have students return to visit me after six years. I love what I do.

[@gurtejghuman305]

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[@joannegarofalo3556]

Thank you Steve, i'm a doctor, thank you for You insights.....blessings to you....♥️🙏

[@guillaumeb.5130]

Ce que vous dites est extrêmement important et vrai ! Il faut comprendre l'âme et le cœur en premier lieu ! Bravo pour cette présentation !

[@tmoroney2000]

Incredibly insightful. Thank you so much for this important perspective that is rarely seen in mainstream

[@mayasimonyan9061]

Great speech and inspiring!

[@nancymacdonald231]

Such an inspiring sharing. Thank you Mr. Zwolak!

[@lindaclarence4369]

On point and inspiring speech!

[@delmar9972]

This is why I agree with the Reggio Emilia method and constructiveness for preschools

[@Estuways]

Never heard of it, care to tell a little bit about it?

[@trivikrambhardwaj451]

Amazing!

[@teachwithyourheart]

"When teachers have a fearful temperament they are more likely to oppress children." I found that interesting, I would be interested to learn about more research in this area.

[@user-sw9dz1lx8e]

sounds right

[@kemaelward4185]

Thanks for sharing this 💯💯💯💯

[@robbiedaily7962]

Such a great speech ✨

[@rocioguerra4750]

So amazing,wow!!!♥️

[@atheneeelrington7959]

Thank you for this 😌

[@Phillyisalwayssunny]

There is no doubt that these are not easy ask. That being said, it is absolutely possible. Wonderful suggestions

[@hestiaprianti634]

This is a really great speech!

[@elizabethagbon2420]

Thank you so very much 🙏🏻

[@pennywen13579]

Can't agree more! 👍

[@barbarafanik3929]

Very Informative

[@AshleyBrown-tu4ny]

This was amazing.

[@christopherbenison616]

Great speech 👍

[@francismausley7239]

Excellent points... "Whensoever a mother seeth that her child hath done well, let her praise and applaud him and cheer his heart; and if the slightest undesirable trait should manifest itself, let her counsel the child and punish him, and use means based on reason, even a slight verbal chastisement should this be necessary." ~ Abdul-Baha, Baha'i Faith

[@robbiedaily7962]

Allah'u'abha :) I'm reading your comment And suddenly you quoted the baha'i writing . .. I'm from philippines

[@francismausley7239]

​@@robbiedaily7962 Hi Robbie, yes I often comment. I'm convinced that Abdul-Baha will someday be recognized as having the finest intellect of the 20th century. Frank :-)US / Chiang Mai TH.

[@exclusivegemsforbusymother2314]

You need time for yourself too, get lots of self care its not being selfish at all. Take care of you

[@teresabossman6086]

Very educative

[@trivikrambhardwaj451]

Thanks for the Guidance

[@khalilabrown3181]

Well done & said

[@MyWatcher23]

That was very inspiring and informative

[@anti-aginglifestyle7517]

Really amazing 💕

[@alexableacademy]

He's 100 percent correct. Great video.

[@aryankrit857]

ECCE means Pre Primary Education training for Anganwadi Pre School 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 very nice video 👌 thanks

[@tracyshaner1182]

Wow!

[@psychomami4415]

God I love this

[@VlogAwi]

Pray for me, i hope i can be a better sunday School teacher for kids. And i have a plan to learn Early child Education ( Master Degree ), is that any information about the best University that can teach us about that ( With scholarship ) ? THANK YOU so much for the sharing Stephen. =")

[@exclusivegemsforbusymother2314]

You need time for yourself too, get lots of self care its not being selfish at all. Take care of you

[@keithdaragon]

what happens early in life lasts a lifetime all behavior has meaning the critical moment for brain development is in the first five years

[@keithdaragon]

every day is a phenomenon we need to brighten the lives for the children in our charge

[@janeanretz9764]

Children are the future for us all. There is no investment more important or more lucrative than the investment in our children.

[@sonyaberkenpas5071]

Any solutions to helping our children, families, and teachers?

[@maddieg.2921]

There were several mentioned...

[@learningstuffwithriverrizk4552]

well, certainly reaching students emotionally is ideal and the classroom has to be something that is evolving. but I don't know that that isnt happening. i suspect these schools he is speaking about are some specific to the US

[@exclusivegemsforbusymother2314]

You need time for yourself too, get lots of self care its not being selfish at all. Take care of you

[@dcruzonasis]

Can someone plainly put all five components.... Im finding to get the last four components.... 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stevezwolak9511]

Understanding your own emotional development, Understand the emotional development of our children, understanding the temperaments of ourselves and teachers, knowledge of family history, and understand their environment. I hope this provides more clarity!

[@dr.parimalabai2894]

The 3 intense truths of early childhood development 1.what one learns/experiences in early childhood stays with u for a lifetime. 2.every behaviour has a meaning to it. 3.first 5 years are the critical period in early childhood development.

[@Butterfly1798]

Yes, treating these kids like they are in prison! They really be there for more than five hours and they can’t even talk

[@loopba]

delusional take on society