Foundation Phase: National Curriculum For Wales
Within Wales, it is important that children within the Foundation Phase have an awareness and knowledge of their country, the heritage of Wales, Welsh history and the cultural identity that is unique to Wales. To make sure that all children were able to have this experience, the Curriculum Cymreig (CC) was introduced as part of the National Curriculum for Wales. The Curriculum Cymreig was introduced in 1988 as part of the Education Reform Act and was conducted by the Welsh Assembly Government. Before this there was just a National Curriculum for both England and Wales, with Wales having emphasis on some subjects which linked in with the Welsh context. This was then revised in 2008 to help focus on the learner’s wellbeing and also skills development.
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This is so children begin to understand and celebrate their Welsh culture, feel a sense of belonging in their local Welsh community but also identify and become aware of their own feelings towards ‘Welshness’. (School, n.d.). But also, within the classroom it’s important to take into consideration Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This is a five stage model that people, with different stages to reach the top result of ‘self-actualization’. This is where a person realizes their full potential, identity, belonging and positive self-image. The first four stages …show more content…
Within the Foundation Phase, making use of Creative Development as a generalization other than just art, helps the children to express “individual ways of representing their ideas, feelings and emotions imaginatively.” (DCELLS, 2008). This is helped by the curiosity of the child and also through stimulating activities. Within creative development children should be able to experience a range of resources, develop communication skills, express views and finally reflect on their work. (DCELLS, 2008).
As thought by NACCCE, when being imaginative in art, it should be of a non-routine form. This non-routine form will help the children to become more creative and also will help them to express themselves. Being able to express themselves and to be independent within their work helps to build on the ‘esteem needs’ of Maslow’s hierarchy. Also within imagination, children are beginning to use originality and thinking of ideas themselves, this helping them to realize their own identity. (Wilson,
This is so children begin to understand and celebrate their Welsh culture, feel a sense of belonging in their local Welsh community but also identify and become aware of their own feelings towards ‘Welshness’. (School, n.d.). But also, within the classroom it’s important to take into consideration Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This is a five stage model that people, with different stages to reach the top result of ‘self-actualization’. This is where a person realizes their full potential, identity, belonging and positive self-image. The first four stages …show more content…
Within the Foundation Phase, making use of Creative Development as a generalization other than just art, helps the children to express “individual ways of representing their ideas, feelings and emotions imaginatively.” (DCELLS, 2008). This is helped by the curiosity of the child and also through stimulating activities. Within creative development children should be able to experience a range of resources, develop communication skills, express views and finally reflect on their work. (DCELLS, 2008).
As thought by NACCCE, when being imaginative in art, it should be of a non-routine form. This non-routine form will help the children to become more creative and also will help them to express themselves. Being able to express themselves and to be independent within their work helps to build on the ‘esteem needs’ of Maslow’s hierarchy. Also within imagination, children are beginning to use originality and thinking of ideas themselves, this helping them to realize their own identity. (Wilson,