Welcome to CE420 Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. If you are unable to hear try logging out and re-entering and if this does not work call Tech Help at Curriculum Development

I am a real teacher. Real teachers really care. I was a non- traditional student just like you. I received my Master’ Degree and Ph.D. while I was teaching elementary school and undergraduate classes. I love teaching non-traditional students because they have given up a lot to return to school and appreciate being here. I have very high expectations of my students but also have a great sense of humor! I also like to make my classrooms feel like early childhood classrooms so expect the unexpected. Are you ready? Let’s get started! A Little Bit About Me

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Introductions Share a little about yourself: Your name The state where you reside Do you see familiar classmates tonight? Share something special about yourself (hobby, kids, etc.)

Syllabus Course Number and Section: CE Course Title: Curriculum Development Credit Hours: 6 Course Dates: December 7, February 21, 2012 Instructor Name and Credentials: Jeryl R. Matlock, Ph.D. Instructor Contact Information Kaplan Address: AIM Instant Messenger Name: drjmatlock. Download free AIM service at: Seminar Day and Time: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET Office Hours: By appointment or whenever you see me online Note grading scale, course policies and assignment rubrics And the rest of the story: Please review everything else under Course Home (even though by now you probably have it memorized! ) Course Home

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Course Text Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum – Best Practices in Early Childhood Education, 5th ed.; Marjorie J. Kostelnik, Anne K. Soderman, Alice Phipps Whiren You will find each chapter of your text posted in Doc Sharing.

Plagiarism Policy Kaplan University considers academic honesty to be one of its highest values. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Though not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, the syllabus provides some examples of dishonesty or unethical, unprofessional behavior. Please review this policy and be sure to include citations to support your writing, along with a Reference Page!

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Unit 1 Outcomes After completing this unit, you should be able to: Differentiate between curriculum models based on DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practices) and ones that are not; identifying valid reasons to support your assessment. Provide valid academic arguments for play as a teaching strategy. Interconnect all areas of child development (Holistic Development) with current best teaching practices and curriculum development.

Course Description This course compares the history, theories, research, and contemporary influences of curriculum development in early childhood education. Developmentally appropriate early childhood lesson plans and activities will be analyzed and developed. As we work together these next 10 weeks, please me your questions and concerns.

There are 3 Course Projects Unit 4 Project: Essay - Evaluating Familiar Curriculum Models. Unit 6 Project: Research Paper - Preferred Curriculum Model/ Extended Evaluation Note the first two projects require you to investigate specific curriculum models. In the Unit 6 Project you will extend the exploration you began in the Unit 4 Project. Unit 8 Project: Lesson Plans that Integrating Curriculum Be sure to carefully review the Project Directions & Project Rubrics

What questions do you have about the course syllabus? Course assignments? What expectations do you have based on your overview of the course? How would you define Curriculum? Time to Share…

Unit 1: Foundations of Early Childhood Curriculum Unit 1 focuses on a conversation between you, your classmates and your instructor, an exchange that includes an in-depth discussion of how DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice) connects to curriculum development, and an inquiry into how current research, early childhood theory, and early childhood developmental patterns lay the foundation for successful curriculum models. Share what you discovered in this regard….

Defining Curriculum In CE420, we define Curriculum as everything that takes place in or is extended through the classroom. This includes materials, equipment, activities, experiences, field trips, lesson plans, the schedule, the organization, the atmosphere, the assessments, and the role of educators, students, parents, and the community. In CE420 you will become familiar with several well respected curriculum models and consider how the delivery of curriculum, the environmental design, and assessment components are best addressed. You will investigate and create curricular components based on your own knowledge and research and review standards that affect curriculum development.

A Holistic View of Curriculum Chapter 2 of the text explains how all domains (Aesthetic, Affective, Cognitive, Language, Physical, and Social) intertwine and the critical role this plays in constructive, active learning. Share what you’ve discovered regarding the following seminar discussion topics: Describe how a holistic approach to learning is reflected in principle learning theories. Describe how a holistic approach to learning should be reflected in curriculum development. Describe how a holistic approach to learning should be reflected in setting up the environment.

DAP: Understanding exactly how children develop How children develop: Holistically (Aesthetic, Affective, Cognitive, Language, Physical, and Social Domains) Orderly sequence Varying rates Conditions and circumstances that maximize children’s learning: Feel safe and secure Engage in active, hands-on sensory activities Engage in physical experience, social interaction, and reflection Engage in play Engage in meaningful activities connected to real life and past experience Motivated to learn via continuous process of challenge and mastery Receive individual consideration, attention

 DAP/ Play  Task analysis  Scaffolding  Invitations  Effective praise  Do-it signals  Challenges  Questions  Silence Best teaching strategies/ Holistic Approach  Environmental cues/ centers  Sensory engagement  Chaining & successive approximation  Telling, explaining, & informing  Guided practice & repetition  Modeling & demonstrating  Behavior & paraphrase reflections

Unit 1 Discussion Assignment The HighScope and Reggio Emilia Curriculum Models are presented in Chapter 1 of the text. You are asked to choose one of these models, or research another curriculum model, and discuss the following: –Explain the theoretical foundation of either HighScope or Reggio Emilia curriculum. Is it a ‘Holistic’ approach? –Explain the role of the teacher in either HighScope or Reggio Emilia based programs and what teaching strategies connect to it. –Share ways in which either the HighScope or Region Emilia curriculum supports DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practices). What model did you choose or are you familiar with? Share ways in which this model supports DAP.

Time to Share What challenges to you expect to face completing a 400 level course? What strategies will you use to successfully complete CE420? What time and stress management techniques will you use to complete the CE420 course assignments?

Read Course Home Information Read Announcements Complete Readings Examine Web Resource Complete the Graded Review (do this first!) Post to Unit 1 (1) Introduce Yourself and (2) Discussion Board Attend seminar (But Dr.M., I’m already here!) And I’m really happy that you’re here! Unit 1 Assignments

Quote of the Week “We should see schools as safe arenas for experimenting with life, for discovering our talents…for taking responsibility for tasks and people, for learning how to learn, and for exploring our beliefs about life and society.” Charles Handy

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Remember..... You may be seniors, but this is still an early childhood class and anything can happen………