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Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description In this module students are introduced to the concept of curriculum in ECCE and the extent to which this is influenced by beliefs about the nature of education in early childhood. The interrelationships between curriculum and pedagogy, in particular how ideas about play and early learning influence approaches to curriculum are an important focus. Students explore a range of ECE curricula and consider each in terms of beliefs, knowledge and values. Students reflect on how each of the curriculum approaches reviewed relate to Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the concepts of curriculum and pedagogy in early childhood education 2. Identify and describe a number of different approaches to early childhood curricula 3. Differentiate between approaches to early childhood education on the basis of beliefs, knowledge, values and culture 4. Explain the strengths and challenges of a particular approach to curriculum 5. Explain the challenges of working with an emergent curriculum approach | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities 1• Introduction to the idea of curriculum. The role of beliefs, knowledge and vision in providing a framework for evaluating approaches2• The HighScope Curriculum3• The Reggio Emilia approach4• Te Whariki5• Steiner Waldorf approach6• The Forest Schools approach7• The Story-telling curriculum approach of Paley8• How ideas about early learning and good quality education for young children influence provision of curricula and pedagogy9• A closer look at emergent curricula: Features and challenges10• Key issues in curriculum development for young children: Coherence between approaches and frameworks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 21680, Publication, 0, Starting strong: Curricula and pedagogies in early childhood education and care: Five curriculum outlines, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/23/36/31672150.pdf, 21681, Website, 0, Highscope, www.highscope.org, 21682, Website, 0, Te Whariki, www.educate.ecegovt.nz/learning/curriculumandLearning/Tewhariki.aspx, 21683, Website, 0, Reggio Emilia, www.reggiochildren.ie, 21684, Website, 0, Reggio Emilia, www.reggioemiliaapproach.net/about.php#reading, 21685, Website, 0, Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association, www.steinerireland.org, 21686, Website, 0, Steiner/Waldorf International, www.iaswece.org, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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