Chapter 1: Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum: Connecting Theory to Practice

Early Childhood Educational Programming is fundamentally grounded in developmentally appropriate practices and is supported through theoretical foundations woven throughout a curriculum. Various programs may emphasize one theory over another or take on more of an array of theories by combining approaches to achieve program goals.

Students will:

  • Explore How Children Learn
  • Identify Theories in Early Childhood Programs
  • Connect the Theories to Practice through Interaction & Intentionality
  • Explore Use of 21st Century Technology in ECE

Chapters:

  • 1.1: How Young Children Learn: What Science Reveals
  • 1.2: Theoretical Foundations
    • Early Childhood Educators rely on theories to provide evidentiary support to their program goals, philosophies, and methods felt throughout their programs. While there are numerous theories, a few are highlighted in this chapter in how they relate to creating programs for learning for young children.
  • 1.3: Interaction and Conversation as Curriculum
  • 1.4: Incorporating 21st Century Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom

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Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education Copyright © by Erin Jones, EdS, ECSE, MBA. All Rights Reserved.

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