ECE Curriculum Directions Reflection!
Jaruszewicz (2013) outlined the historical transformation of curriculum and, from this outline, you will notice that the United States continues, like all societies, to refine beliefs about best practices in education and oftentimes these topics generate conflicting viewpoints. Some evolving areas of debate in early childhood education that have been at the forefront of the curriculum development include, but are not limited to, classroom diversity, increasing classroom motivation, and kindergarten readiness. Use the instructions below to guide your writing of this journal.
Historical Reflection: Explain your thoughts about the direction that early childhood curriculum has taken from its historic roots.
Future Directions Reflection: Keeping current issues and the evolving areas of debate mentioned above in mind, explain the direction you envision early childhood curriculum taking in the future. Be sure to clearly explain the basis for your thinking by providing supporting evidence from the text for your ideas about how early childhood curriculum will be structured in the future.Required Resources
Required Text
1. Jaruszewicz, C. (2013). Curriculum and methods for early childhood educators. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
• Chapter 1: The Concept of Early Childhood Curriculum
• Chapter 2: The Curriculum Landscape: Major Models and Approaches
• Chapter 3: Our Image of the Child
Articles
1. Meador, D. (n.d.). Tips for developing positive teacher student relationships. Retrieved from
http://teaching.about.com/od/Information-For-Teachers/a/Tips-For-Developing-Positive-Teacher-Student-Relationships.htm
• This article provides strategies for developing positive relationships among teachers and students. This resource is intended for use with the Week One Discussion 2.
2. Reciprocal relationships: Principle 3: Programs and teachers engage families in ways that are truly reciprocal. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.naeyc.org/familyengagement/principles/3
• This article provides suggestions for how teachers and caregivers can build a trusting relationship with their student's families focusing on the NAEYC third principle of effective practice for reciprocal relationships. This resource is intended for use with the Week One Discussion 2.
Recommended Resources
Websites
1. LinkedIn. (2013, October 31). Ashford Early Childhood Education Club at LinkedIn. Retrieved from
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=6543259&trk=my_groups-b-grp-v
• A subgroup of the Ashford University Student Organization group on LinkedIn, the Ashford Early Childhood Education Club is a social site where early childhood education students can gather for additional opportunities for communication, personal development, and overall ECE community growth. Membership in this group is open to students, faculty, and administration of the ECE Program at Ashford University. Please be sure to review the Privacy Policy for LinkedIn before deciding whether to participate in this group.
2. LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com)
• LinkedIn is a professional social networking website service. During Week One, you have an opportunity to create a profile with this service and connect with the Ashford Early Childhood Education Club. Please be sure to review the Privacy Policy for LinkedIn before deciding whether to participate in this group.
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