can anyone tell me what the early education curriculum requirements are or do u no a website that i can use?

Question

this is part of a question for my assignment. it doesnt say what ages for just that i need to find out the main principles of the early education curriculum requirements in this country.

Answer 1

I'm assuming you are asking what should be included in the curriculum for an early childhood education program, but your question isn't quite clear.

It's a difficult question as I don't know what ages you are referring to. Can't really answer for ages birth to five.

The best place to get any information about early childhood education is the NAEYC website. Here's just one example of excellent information available there: http://www.naeyc.org/about/positions/pdf/pscape.pdf

Answer 2

Look up the 'Birth to Three Matters' Document. Its not legislation but it 'recommends' what you could teach in the Nursery.
http://www.surestart.gov.uk/resources/childcareworkers/birthtothreematters/
After 3 the children start using the 'Foundation Stage Curriculum' In education terms. 3-5 years
http://www.qca.org.uk/160.html
After that they use the national curriculum, you can find all the curriculum 3 - 14 here:
http://www.qca.org.uk/3.html

Answer 3

Understanding the alphabet and being able to read is a plus.Unless you speak some foreign language and need to learn English as a second language.

Answer 4

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/

this site has links to many things for all ages of education

Answer 5

I was a preschool teacher for many years. For most of those I was the curriculum coordiantor. I also have a degree in early childhood development. As far as I know there aren't any requirements until children begin Kindergarten.

If you are refering to ones for yourself to obtain a your CDA then this is what is required...
The ECD program is a highly individualized, competency-based program consisting of various instructional modules. It is taught primarily on-site in centers where students are volunteering or are employed and is designed for early childhood teacher training. Upon completion of 12 credits in the curriculum, you may apply for the National Child Development Associate Certificate through a national CDA credentialing agency. If you wish to attain national certification, we recommend that you enroll in ECD 240, Child Development Portfolio and Assessment Preparation. This national certification demonstrates competencies in the following areas:

Planning the program and setting for a center-based early childhood program for 10 to 25 children.

Observing young children.

Involving parents and families.

Enhancing the intellectual and personality development of children.

Conducting programs for the creative and physical development of children.

Developing bilingual programs and crafts programs.

Managing early childhood centers.

The Early Childhood Development Associate is a competent person who assumes primary responsibility for meeting the specific needs of a group of children in a child development setting by nurturing the child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs; setting up and maintaining the child care environment; and establishing a liaison relationship between parents and the child development center. Students enrolling in this program are required to be either employed or volunteering in a formal day care setting for a minimum of six hours per week.

After completing requirements for the Early Childhood Development Certificate of Proficiency, you can:

Earn a degree in Child Care by completing the additional requirements shown for the Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science degree.

Earn an Associate of General Studies degree by completing the 35 credits of General Education requirements and sufficient electives to total 64 credits.

Curriculum Requirements
Early Childhood Development Core

ECD 101B
Providing a Healthy Environment
1 credit

ECD 101D
Providing a Safe Environment
1 credit

ECD 131A
Building Relationships with Parents
1 credit

ECD 141A
Fostering Communication and Language
1 credit

ECD 142A
Early Childhood Nutrition
1 credit

ECD 161A
Music and Creative Movement
1 credit

ECD 161C
Creative Media
1 credit

ECD 220B
Professionalism
1 credit

Core Requirements
8 credits

Infant/Toddler Specialization Requirements
Students must complete a total of 12 credits from the following list of courses. It is recommended that students who wish to apply for national certification enroll in ECD 240, Child Development Portfolio and Assessment Preparation.

ECD 122A
Guidance and Discipline of Infants and Toddlers
1 credit

ECD 122B
Enhancing Social Competence of Infants and Toddlers
1 credit

ECD 123A
Encouraging Trust and Autonomy Development of Positive Self-Concept of Infants and Toddlers
1 credit

ECD 124B
Sensorimotor Learning in Infancy and Toddlerhood
1 credit

ECD 126A
Learning Principles and Theories of Cognitive Development
1 credit

ECD 126B
Practical Applications of Cognitive Development
1 credit

ECD 126C
Language Development of Infants and Toddlers
1 credit

ECD 127A
Ages and Stages of Young Children: Prenatal through Infancy
1 credit

ECD 127B
Ages and Stages of Young Children: Toddlerhood
1 credit

ECD 128A
Physical Development in Infancy/Toddlerhood
1 credit

ECD 129A
Environments for Infants and Toddlers
1 credit

ECD 240
Child Development Portfolio and Assessment Preparations
3 credits

Specialization Requirements
12 credits

In addition, students must complete the following courses:

ENG 100
ENG 099
Writing Fundamentals and
Written Fundamentals Lab or higher
3 credits
1 credit

English Requirements
3 to 4 credits

Total Minimum Certificate Requirements
23 to 24 credits

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better.