I'm working with children aged 3-5 years in australia and the childcare centre has just introduced an emergent curriculum. I have extensive experience with an emergent curriculm but the parents at the centre are worried that the children just 'play' all day and no learning is happening. I have written in the newsletter all about the value of a play based program and the values of play in each learning area but they still just want their kids to learn ABC and numbers. I have also copied readings about the benefits of this type of program. I believe these things should be taught in a play situation and not forced in a structured environment. Anyone had experiece with an emergent curriculum and can give ideas on how to educate parents?
Thanks :)
2007-03-09 18:59:38 · 5 answers · asked by gilly 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
I also believe that before starting school the most important thing is for a child to develop confidence, adequate social skills, self help skills and expressive language.
2007-03-09 19:01:59 · update #1
would it be possible for you to arrange a meeting with all the parents?, that way you can explain everything to them and this would also give the parents the chance to ask you about any concerns they have or questions they would like to ask
2007-03-10 07:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by kelly g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An idea for a curriculum topic may be sparked by anything or come from anywhere. For instance, a teacher may overhear a group of students having a discussion about bugs that leads to the class sitting down and coming up with a web topic that explores all the possible directions the class could go in their quest to learn all they can about the topic of bugs. Ideas may also be sparked by offering experiences such as taking a walk through the neighborhood, visiting local businesses, or reading books. Yes you can use the materials the child has the choice to use them or not, they should be put in the art area and leave it to child's choice. Another emergent curriculum in the education of 3, 4, and 5-year-olds is helping them make the connection between symbols and objects. Put up pictures on the shelves where toys and games go so the children can match the picture to the object. Draw outlines of blocks on the block shelf so that the children will understand where to replace them when they are done playing. Try using all kinds of symbols in the classroom. Make tags with houses on them for the children to wear when they are playing in the kitchen area. Teach universal symbols, such as the slashed circle, to represent off-limit areas; or draw boy and girl figures on the bathroom doors. Eventually add words alongside the symbols so that the children can make verbal associations as well
2016-03-28 22:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there,
The ability to read is vital for success. It helps your child succeed in school, helps them build self-confidence, and helps to motivate your child. Being able to read will help your child learn more about the world, understand directions on signs and posters, allow them to find reading as an entertainment, and help them gather information.
Here you can find a step-by-step online program that can help your child learn to read: http://readingprogram.toptips.org
Learning to read is very different from learning to speak, and it does not happen all at once. There is a steady progression in the development of reading ability over time. The best time for children to start learning to read is at a very young age - even before they enter pre-school. Once a child is able to speak, they can begin developing basic reading skills. Very young children have a natural curiosity to learn about everything, and they are naturally intrigued by the printed texts they see, and are eager to learn about the sounds made by those letters. You will likely notice that your young child likes to look at books and thoroughly enjoys being read to. They will even pretend to behave like a reader by holding books and pretend to read them.
For more info visit http://readingprogram.toptips.org
2014-09-17 11:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 00:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Blanche 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids need to develop their motor skills and a basic phonics background so they can do well and they move onto 5-6yr kindegarten here.
playdough letters, putting things in order, shapes, colors, putting things away- all needed skills.
other than showing emergent as a needed part of the first two/three years of school- i dunno how to deal with parents
2007-03-10 04:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by smartass_yankee_tom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋