WRITTEN REPORT IN ECED 3 (PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM) Charlyn Calibuyot Garmela Regondola Christina Tayco Ella Quinciana Binuya Mikee Bobejes Jack Mendoza SOURCES OF PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM CONTENT 1. The Children as the Focus of Curriculum Learner is placed at the center. The learners are the very reason a curriculum is developed. They are the ones who are directly influenced by it. Learners in all levels make or unmake the curriculum by their active and direct involvement. How each
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The interview with a preschool teacher named Tracy Campbell went very well. She has been a preschool teacher for a year and was previously a church preschool director. Tracy described her job as rewarding because of the opportunities to teach young children while impacting their future. For her‚ a typical day at work involves getting children to focus and having some fun. She encourages them during playtime‚ a reading circle‚ activities‚ and art. Finally‚ she must ensure that each child is receiving
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their activity level and distractibility‚ shorter attention span‚ wariness of strangers‚ and inconsistent performance in unfamiliar environments (Benner‚ 1992). Other factors that may affect a child ’s performance include cultural differences and language barriers‚ parents not having books to read to their child and a child ’s lack of interaction with other children. Consequently‚ assessment of infants‚ toddlers‚ and young children requires sensitivity to the child ’s background‚ and knowledge of
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Jean Piaget; a French-speaking Swiss cognitive psychologist has contributed immeasurably to understand the “development of learning” in children. He devoted his life to closely observing and recording the intellectual abilities of infants‚ children and adolescents. According to Piaget‚ the human brain is not fully developed until late adolescence. People often expect children to think like adults when they are not yet capable of doing so. It is important that parents know what to expect from their
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The Preschool Stage of Development ECE 332: Child Development Marilyn Gomez May 30‚ 2011 Abstract “The years from 3 through 5 are often referred to as the preschool years” (Henniger‚ pg. 107). Preschool is a place where the setting is geared towards mimicking a regular school setting but exposes the young child for the first time to a school. Preschool takes away some of the stress of strictly learning academics and focuses on developing the child’s skills in cognitive‚ motor‚ social‚ emotional
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Family Centered Preschool ECE 313 Carman Moon Professor Karree Fah December 19‚ 2010 Abstract Several people may ask the question‚ “What makes the difference in a family centered preschool?” This paper will help outline the importance of a family centered program versus a preschool that focuses only on the child. The learning of the children in family centered preschools are enhanced due to the focus points not only being on the child‚ but the family too. Educators can best help children achieve
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Literature Program for Preschool Mary Nations ECE 335: Children’s Literature La’Toya Thomas-Dixon January 31‚ 2011 A successful literature program focuses on creating a positive attitude towards literature. Children form positive attitudes toward literature through experiences with books. Part of an effective literature program includes developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching and learning; having a criterion for selecting literature titles and media; identifying developmental
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There are many different variations and ideals that constitute for the perfect preschool program for typical‚ ELL‚ and disabled or special need students. With the differences‚ some facets are important to create the ideal preschool program. These important aspects include creating an environment that allows security and safety for all students‚ interactive time with students that promotes building positive relationships‚ implementing activities that represent a variety of cultures‚ an assortment
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Children that are four years of age should have the opportunity to go to preschool‚ but it should not be a critical problem if a child does not attend preschool. Preschool is the gateway to learning and socializing. The children emphasize on cognitive and social development. They learn words‚ ABC’s‚ physical aspects of objects; social development. Also‚ verbal communication and how to work together with other children; cognitive development. Starting early with these activities can lead to having
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issues in education) Narrowed issue/problem: The issue/problem with today’s early childhood education is that most head starts and or preschools don’t really start the process or help parents to get the child/ children ready for kindergarten. They mainly play‚ color and dance around in head start/preschool. Thesis statement: What head start and preschools should be doing to help parents prepare children for kindergarten and their future in school? Outline with three or more supporting arguments:
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