ECE 1201 Curriculum Planning I Test #1 PDF

ECE 1201 – Curriculum Planning I​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Test # 1: Note Review 1.​ The week of January 6th a.​ Text Reference: Pages 62, 421 -422. b.​ Emergent-Inquiry Based Curriculum (PowerPoint) ​ Foundations of the emergent or inquiry...

ECE 1201 – Curriculum Planning I​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Test # 1: Note Review 1.​ The week of January 6th a.​ Text Reference: Pages 62, 421 -422. b.​ Emergent-Inquiry Based Curriculum (PowerPoint) ​ Foundations of the emergent or inquiry based curriculum is based upon reggio emilia ​ based primary on the interests and passions of children ​ interests of educators and parents may also be included ​ the process begins with the observations of the educator of children's interests during play, routines and planned experiences ​ the topics selected to explore are the educator's responsibility ​ The process: ○​ an educator sees an interest emerge; they brainstorm ways to study the topic that would further engage children's interest ○​ the brainstorming process is generally referred to as webbing ○​ this creative process allows educators to think of as many ways as possible to allow children to play with and learn about the topic ​ The importance of play ○​ play influences neural pathways in children's brains ○​ play advances the development of thinking skills, problem-solving and language expression ○​ research also demonstrates that play-based learning leads to greater social, emotional, and academic success ECE 1201 – Curriculum Planning I​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Test # 1: Note Review ○​ based on such evidence, ministers of education endorse a sustainable pedagogy for the future that does not separate play from learning but brings them together to promote creativity in future generations ○​ play is so essential to healthy development that the United Nations has recognized it as a specific right for all children ○​ remember, as an early childhood educator, we are obligated to provide children with opportunities to play. adult directed ​ The use of open-ended materials ○​ open-ended materials are things that children can use in a variety of ways ○​ there is no wrong way to use open-ended materials. The use of the material is based on the child's interest, perception and experience ○​ open-ended materials are about the process of exploration and can inspire creativity ○​ while children may use open-ended materials to create some type of product (such as a painting), these products would all look different and reflect their individual ideas and exploration ○​ some examples of open-ended materials are ​ sand ​ water ​ blocks ​ play dough ​ paint, etc ECE 1201 – Curriculum Planning I​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Test # 1: Note Review ○​ open ended materials are also known as ​ loose parts ​ natural materials ​ found materials ​ The environment- the 3rd teacher ○​ open and inviting spaces that connect with one another, as well as with the outside community ○​ natural furnishings encourage real-life interactions ​ think; plants, mirrors, big windows, natural light and less of what we come to expect in a traditional early learning and care facility ○​ The presentation of classroom materials and resources draws attention and curiosity without feeling institutional. ○​ The display of project work, both completed and in-progress, surrounds the environment, to spark new creative ideas and engage students. ○​ The design and layout of workspaces support opportunities for small and large group activities and or independent work. ​ The educator- porvocateur ○​ Educators model how to add to and extend on ideas proposed during observations. ○​ Educators also model how to question and how to carry out an investigation (invitation or provocation). ECE 1201 – Curriculum Planning I​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Test # 1: Note Review ○​ The educator is the “provocateur” (some who provokes ideas/thoughts). This is done by finding ways to introduce children to ideas/subjects that are meaningful to them. ○​ The educator sets the tone of the environment by providing opportunities for children to share ideas and investigations. ○​ The sharing of ideas assists children to understand their own ideas, approaches, questions and problems. ​ The use of inquiry process to support learning ○​ Exploration and experimentation support the processes of inquiry. ○​ Children use all their senses to gain information. ○​ Educators support children’s discoveries with supportive comments and the use of open-ended questions to foster further learning. ○​ The inquiry Process is used to support the process. 2.​ The Week of January 13th a.​ Text Reference: Chapter 7 (pages 190-225) b.​ Inquiry Process (PowerPoint) c.​ Language Curriculum (PowerPoint) d.​ Stuffed Animal Launch (Video & Application Activity) e.​ Insight on Inquiry – Starting the Year in Kindergarten (Video & Questions) f.​ Strategies for Encouraging Your Child (Video & Questions) 3.​ The Week of January 20th a.​ Text Reference: Chapter 8 (pages 227-265) b.​ Literacy Curriculum (PowerPoint) ECE 1201 – Curriculum Planning I​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Test # 1: Note Review c.​ Five Predictors to Early Language (Video & Questions) d.​ Strategies for Reading Aloud (Video & Questions)