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Curriculum

Curriculum . Appropriate vs. Inappropriate. The necessary characteristics of an appropriate curriculum for young children. Active. v s. passive. HANDS-ON. vs. hands-off. CONCRETE. vs. abstract. Child-centered. vs. teacher-centered. Open-ended (divergent).

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Curriculum

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  1. Curriculum Appropriate vs. Inappropriate

  2. The necessary characteristics of an appropriate curriculum for young children

  3. Active vs. passive

  4. HANDS-ON vs. hands-off

  5. CONCRETE vs. abstract

  6. Child-centered vs. teacher-centered

  7. Open-ended(divergent) vs. closed-ended (convergent)

  8. Process-oriented vs. product oriented or performance-oriented

  9. individualized vs. generic

  10. differentiated vs. one-dimensional

  11. multicultural vs. biased or exclusionary

  12. holistic purely academic

  13. integrated vs. isolated skills training

  14. Small group whole class

  15. purposeful gimmicky or cute

  16. Oriented to: • Play • Exploration • Testing • Invention • Discovery • Creation • Interaction

  17. Having the attributes of: • Choice • Self-motivation • Relevance • Calm • Enjoyment

  18. Things that are NOT appropriate

  19. Early Academics (academics for academics sake) e.g. Letter of the week

  20. 2. Dittos and workbooks

  21. 3. Homework

  22. 4. “Learning Time”

  23. 5. Standardized Tests

  24. 6. Concepts and skills too sophisticated Too much waiting, sitting or attending

  25. 7. Ability Groups

  26. 8. Labeling

  27. 9. Competition

  28. 10. Bribery

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