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Education and Early Childhood EducationCurriculumCurriculum Goal: The curriculum encourages children to be actively involved in the learning process, to experience a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials, and to pursue their own interests in the context of life in the community and world. Program has a written statement of its philosophy and goals. Long-range written curriculum plan that is responsive to family, community, cultural and personal diversity. Reference: B1-B1a
Education and Early Childhood EducationCurriculumB2. Staff and families plan learning activities for children based on assessment of individual needs and interests -variety of assessment data -individualized learning plan developed by collaborative team -individualized learning plan addresses priorities to child's environment -individualized learning plan for each child Necessary modifications are made in the environment, schedule and activities to meet a child's special needs.
Education and Early Childhood EducationCurriculumB4. Program has a daily written schedule that provides a balance of activities.
Education and Early Childhood EducationCurriculumB1. All aspects of the curriculum are responsive to family, community, cultural and personal diversity.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentG1. Individual team members reflect the diversity of their community. G6. Communication occurs openly and effectively w/children and their families -diversified communication modeled -children's learning and speaking vocabularies expanded by modeling, questioning, other strategies by teaching team.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentA3b. Staff talk with individual children, and encourage children of all ages to use language.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentB7c. Staff and children demonstrate a variety of skills and approaches in interacting with each other and with materials.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentInfants/Toddlers Curriculum B6. Staff foster positive self-concept and help in the development of social skills.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentB7. Staff encourage infants and toddlers to think, reason, question and experiment. Staff encourage appropriate language development. Infant and toddler's physical development is enhanced through the program,
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentPreschoolers Curriculum B6. Staff foster positive self-concept and assist in the development of social skills.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentB7. Staff encourage preschoolers to think, reason, question and experiment. Staff encourage appropriate language development. Preschooler's physical development is enhanced through the program. Note: Programs are referred to the following sections for a more comprehensive guide to curriculum, environments and staff interactions: A - Interactions among staff and children B-Curriculum G - The Role and Function of the Teaching Team H - Physical Environment B. Curriculum
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentB8. Time for self selection of activities/materials is provided.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentB9. Transitions are planned and utilized as opportunities for learning.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentB10. Routine I asks are used as opportunities for pleasant conversation and playful interaction to bring about children's leaning.
Education and Early Childhood EducationLearning EnvironmentG7. The teaching team utilizes observation and assessment practices reflecting developmental principles and are integrated and beneficial to children
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