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CE215 Unit 4
Curriculum Models
Feel free to chat informally until seminar begins at the top of the hour.
Instructor:Elizabeth Crosby (Prof. Beth)
Unit 4 Focus
This unit focuses on curriculum models and how to create learning environments that encourage students to become actively engaged in activities that are similar to their everyday experiences.
7 Curriculum Models
• The Montessori Model • The Reggio Emilia Model • The High Scope Model • The Project Approach • The Creative Curriculum Model • The Waldorf Model • The Bank Street Model
//Why do you think it is important to be familiar with several curricular models?
//What is meant by student-centered learning?
The Montessori ModelEducation is not facts, but rather the ability to think
Key Points: learning is student-directedactivities are organized for individual work
Classroom includes: Sensory and didactic materials, child-size furniture and materials
Role of the teacher: Observe and direct, not instruct
The Montessori Method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR8fQvs3lk8&feature=related
Return after 3 minutes to discuss
//What is the role of the environment in the Montessori Method?
//Why is a there a major emphasis on sensory activities?
The Reggio Emilia Modelalso known as Emergent Curriculum
(social, intellectual, moral development)
Key Points:in-depth project work –long termLearning based on interests of childrenchildren work and play together in small groupsfamilies are involvedThe environment is the ‘third’ teacher
Classroom includes: High quality art supplies, mirrors, plants, natural light
Role of the teacher: Day-to-day administrator, collaborate with the community, assemble portfolios of student work, teacher is partner or guide
Reggio Emilia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNFYFSa0720&feature=related
(video lasts 4 minutes, but return after 3 minutes)
//What is one key point you can share about Reggio Emilia?
The High Scope Modelbased on science and hands-on learning
helps child provide a learning focus through planning
Key Points:Plan-Do-Review (Makes children conscious of their actions
and connects language with action)Classroom includes: materials and activities that expose
students to key concepts; learning centersRole of the teacher: observe, encourage, and extend a child’s
learning; facilitate group time in discussion of what they did during play time
High Scope Approach
Return after 1 minute to discuss
//How does the Plan Do Review method develop learning and vocabulary?
http://www.5min.com/Video/The-HighScope-Approach-155908242
The Project ApproachKey Points:
Students drive investigation of topics of their interest and present what they have learned in a manner in which they choose
4 Key Learning Goals: knowledge, skills, disposition, feelings3 Phases of the process: Planning, Investigation, Culmination
Classroom includes: Graphing, Measuring, Drawing, Labeling, Writing, Signs, Role playing, Problem-solving, Seeking answers to questions, Building replicas
Role of the teacher: observe students; facilitate and support investigations
The Project Approach
//Why is the Project Approach ideal for young learners?
Return after 1 minute (post 3 reasons)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCU775GpK3A
The Creative Curriculum ModelKey Points
Based on 6 developmental theorists’ work, brain research, and learning and resiliency
Children have choices and determine how they will learnPredictable, structured day
Classroom includes: play materials that support and challenge children’s abilities and are easily accessible to students; problem-solving and risk-taking opportunities
Role of the teacher: observe, guide, assess
The Creative Curriculum Approach
Return after 2 minutes to share one idea from this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmVQPiP9MY&feature=related
The Waldorf ModelK-12 alternative education movementmusic, storytelling, holistic approach
Key Points:Stresses the development of the child’s body, mind, and spiritPromote healthy, unhurried learning experiences based on
developmental level3 Essential phases of development (imitation; imagination; truth,
discrimination, and judgment) Spiritually-based pedagogyNo formal instruction or assessment until the age of 7
Classroom includes: homelike environment with no plastic toys, academic materials or modern technology like computers or video players found in the environment
Role of the teacher: designer of the classroom; facilitator of experiences
The Waldorf Method
Return after 3:30 minutes 5 minutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwosNRTadaM&feature=related
//What are some of the differences between Waldorf and traditional education?
The Bank Street ModelKey Points:
Emphasizes development of the ‘whole child’Social studies and learning trips are the core of the
curriculumChild-directed play
Classroom includes: opportunity to be part of a democratic community; learning centers
Role of the teacher: facilitates class meetings and group activities, but emphasizes independent, productive play
The Bank Street Model 3:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpx8oPFYvrU
//What do we mean by educating the whole child?
Thinking about your curriculum plans and methods you would use…
//What key ingredients help young children learn?
Why is it important for programs to have a curriculum model?
Benefits• Provides guideline for
teachers• Parents want to know how
their children are being taught
• Show that curriculum is research-based
Challenges• Choosing what it will be
based on• Incorporating everything
that needs to be addressed• Making sure all teachers are
properly trained and are following curriculum guidelines
Final Thoughts…//What is one key idea that you learned tonight about classroom
planning?
Thank you for attending our live seminar this week on models of instruction. I appreciate your contributions!
Any questions?