Curriculum in ECE: Teaching the Whole Child

Unit or THematic Approach

Thione Developmental Interact

Emergent Curriculum

The Reggio Emilia Aproach

The Project Approach

Preserving cultural values and insights from great works and disciplines of knowledge

Efficient acquisition of knowledge and skills and that are deemed important and that lead to success in future schooling and in society.

Preparation for participation in a democratic society

Creating a more just and equitable society.

Kindergarten

Nursery School

Two European Programs

Waldorf Education

Montessori

Programs for Children at Risk for School Failure

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Know Child Development

Know Individuals

Understand Curriculum and Take it Seriously

Are experts on Teaching Emergent Literacy and Math

Know, Understand, Use Standards

Behaviorist

Mechanisms of learning are the same for people of all ages and that behavior is controlled by the environment and can be modified by the application of scientific principles of conditioning.

Contructivist

Children construct understanding over time through reflecting on their interactions with people and their environment.

Specific Activities or lessons planned to accomplish desired outcomes.

A Particular approach or model that guides an entire program or a philosophy for a learning environment or teacher role.

Everything in the early childhood program that children perceive and experience whether planned or unplanned.