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Curriculum In Early Childhood Education: Teaching the Whole Child

Purpose of ECC

Creating a more just and equitable society

Anti-bias curriculum developed by Louis Derman Sparks and others.

Preparation for participation in a democratic society

Believes in Dewey philosophy.

Efficient acquisition of knowledge and skills

Behavorists Theory

Cultural values

Tradionalists

Roots of Early Childhood Curriculum

European Programs

Both Montessori and Waldorf empahsize the education of the whole child which includes a rich variety of art, music, dance and theater.

Rudolf Steiner 1861-1925

Understanding of human development that addresses the needs of the growing child. Child

Maria Montessor 1870-1952

Child centered based on scientific observations of children.

Progressive Education

John Dewey: Spokesperson for Progressive Education

Nursery School

Kindergarten

Founder of Kindergarten

Selection & Organization of ECC

Project Approach (American Interpretation)

Research effort that is focused on finding answers to questions about a topic either by child, teacher or both. Similiar to Reggio Emilia approach.

Reggio Emilia

Teachers observations and dialogues with students. Teachers are considered the children partners in learning.

Emergent Curriculum

Teacher guidance but more of the children's interest.

Bank Street Approach

Subtopic

The Unit and Thematic Approach

The most familiar approach which is often referred to as "Traditional" early childhood curriculum.

Theories of Development

Behavorist Theory

Jean Piaget: Swiss Epistemologist

Constructivist Theory

John B. Watson

What is curriculum for young children?

Developmentally Appropriate Activites

A particular approach or model that guides the program