Part 1 - Lesson One

Share an overview of the learning center, what is in it? How many children are allowed to play in it at a time. Where is it located within the classroom?

After answering these questions in an essay form, complete the diagram below... as you type the spaces should automatically expand.

Part 1 - Lesson Two

Share an overview of the learning center, what is in it? How many children are allowed to play in it at a time. Where is it located within the classroom?

After answering these questions in an essay form, complete the diagram on the next page. After answering these questions in an essay form, complete the diagram below... as you type the spaces should automatically expand.

Part 2:

• Consult the early childhood standards for your state. Using the above learning centers, describe what standards you would use and why.

Reflect on how following these standards contribute to high quality early childhood programming. If you were writing the standards for this developmental area, consider what you might add or leave out. If your stated does not have early learning standards please use national standards.

Part 3:

For part three you will engage in a search using the words: brain research, history and present early childhood education, child development, early childhood theories and/or curriculum models. As with all research, it is important to consider the quality of the sites you investigate.

For some assurance that the information presented is accurate, search the Kaplan Library, eric.ed.gov, and links for government or respected professional education organizations (for example, NAEYC Position Statements or the ASCD website (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development). Since this paper is evaluating your research strategies be sure to explain with details your research methods and evaluation of your findings.