CE215 Unit 4 Curriculum Models

1. CE215 Unit 4Curriculum Models Feel free to chat informally until seminar begins at the top of the hour. Instructor: Elizabeth Crosby (Prof. Beth)

2. 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.

3. 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?

4. The Montessori ModelEducation is not facts, but rather the ability to think • Key Points: • learning is student-directed • activities 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

5. 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?

6. The Reggio Emilia Modelalso known as Emergent Curriculum(social, intellectual, moral development) • Key Points: • in-depth project work –long term • Learning based on interests of children • children work and play together in small groups • families are involved • The 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

7. 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?

8. The High Scope Modelbased on science and hands-on learninghelps 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 centers • Role of the teacher: observe, encourage, and extend a child’s learning; facilitate group time in discussion of what they did during play time

9. 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

10. The Project Approach • Key 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, feelings • 3 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

11. 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

12. The Creative Curriculum Model • Key Points • Based on 6 developmental theorists’ work, brain research, and learning and resiliency • Children have choices and determine how they will learn • Predictable, 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

13. The Creative Curriculum Approach Return after 2 minutes to share one idea from this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmVQPiP9MY&feature=related

14. The Waldorf ModelK-12 alternative education movementmusic, storytelling, holistic approach • Key Points: • Stresses the development of the child’s body, mind, and spirit • Promote healthy, unhurried learning experiences based on developmental level • 3 Essential phases of development (imitation; imagination; truth, discrimination, and judgment) • Spiritually-based pedagogy • No 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

15. 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?

16. The Bank Street Model • Key Points: • Emphasizes development of the ‘whole child’ • Social studies and learning trips are the core of the curriculum • Child-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

17. The Bank Street Model 3:20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpx8oPFYvrU //What do we mean by educating the whole child?

18. Thinking about your curriculum plans and methods you would use… //What key ingredients help young children learn?

19. Why is it important for programs to have a curriculum model? Benefits 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 • Provides guideline for teachers • Parents want to know how their children are being taught • Show that curriculum is research-based

20. Final Thoughts… //What is one key idea that you learned tonight about classroom planning?

21. Thank you for attending our live seminar this week on models of instruction. I appreciate your contributions! Any questions?