1. 6cf010 - shared values and principles Session 2

2. Learning objectives To understand the importance of having shared principles and values To reflect on your own value systems in relation to this and your own practice

3. How children learn - Activity Using the statements on the sort cards, place them in order, putting those you strongly agree with first and those you most strongly disagree with last. What are your views on how children learn best? How important would this understanding be to formulate principles and shared values?

4. Why have values and shared principles?

5. What is a Developmentally Appropriate Approach? Exercises and challenges the capacity of the learner; Encourages and helps the learner to develop unique patterns of interests, talents and reach goals; and Presents experiences in which the learner is able to master, generalize and retain concepts, skills and knowledge which relate to previous experiences whilst linking to future learning expectations. Adapted from HOHMANN and WEIKART (1995) cited in RILEY, (2003) page, 19 (please see more detailed link to DAP principles on the webfolio)

6. From Hurst and Joseph (2003, p.38) “ present trends in early education have been characterized as being derived from policy of making education more formal, along the lines of secondary education.” “as young children are driven by their own need to know more, to explore, to question, to think, to imagine, to create, to express and to communicate they are ideal for those who are to teach informally and flexibly.”.. A developmentally appropriate approach or curriculum

7. From Hurst and Joseph (2003, p.39) “ the strength of this approach to education is that it serves both the need for high quality subject understanding, knowledge and skills and the need for children to develop positive attitudes and behaviour as social beings and as learners.” “ learning through play is recognised and subscribed to as an essential component of DAP.” Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) NAEYC (book available as an ebook)Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) NAEYC

8. Early Childhood Forum (formed in 1997) principles (2006) (formed in 1997) the needs of the infant and child must be placed at the centre of the planning and provision of high quality services. all children are entitled to participation, provision, play and protection, as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and to live without fear of discrimination. the safety and well-being of children is central to every aspect of children's learning, health and development. knowledge and understanding of child development is fundamental for all practitioners who work with young children. parents and the home environment have the strongest influence on children’s development. learning is a process of development through interaction and experience which begins before birth. young children should have equal rights to culturally and developmentally appropriate playbased provision, both indoors and outdoors, which develops their understanding, dispositions, skills and knowledge. every child needs sensitive, attuned and responsive care in the first years of life and a key person to support them. all parents need support at times to feel confident in raising their children in a loving and supportive environment.

9. "Headteachers should demonstrate commitment to educational values through being able to devise and communicate an overall vision for an effective school, taking account of its context and culture.“ (Kelly, 2009, p41) Discuss EYFS principles NC aims (point 3) NC aims

10. Having a shared vision Watch the video of a new Head teachers and how he is trying to develop a shared vision How important is it that he gets this right? What are the implications? Why are shared values essential? What happens when new staff arrive? Do you think shared values are that different between Children Centres, Primary Schools and Private and Voluntary providers?

11. Seminar work In small groups, discuss your views on an effective curriculum Produce: (i)A statement of your approach and; (ii)A list of principles on which you base your approach

12. Links to placement/work setting Have a look at your settings mission statement What principles underpin this and the settings practice? Do you think these are implemented in practice? Ask your facilitator or work colleague their views of the principles and how these are implemented in practice ready for feedback next week.

13. OOCA Reflect and formulate your own vision and shared principles Read NAEYC principles using links on these slides and the webfolio to gain an in depth understanding what this is. Look at ‘Teachers Beliefs Regarding NAEYC guidelines’ for discussion on next week’s blog

14. References Bredekamp, S and Copple, C (1997) Developmentally Appropriate Practice in early Childhood Programs. NAEYC : New York Hurst, V and Joseph, J (1998) Supporting Early Learning. Open University Press : Buckingham Kelly, A.V (2009) The Curriculum – Theory and Practice/6 th Ed. London : Sage