Early Education Curriculum -- Building Bridges for Children to the World

Author: Hilda L. Jackman
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Curriculum is one of the most important components in the education system. Early curriculum serves as the primary medium and carrier for educational institutions to promote the holistic development of children's physical and mental aspects, acting as a bridge between children and society. The purpose of this book is to provide practical guidance for kindergarten teachers and students who are about to enter the field of early education. The book is divided into two parts. Part one is the fundamental theory of curriculum, focusing on the characteristics of children's learning and development, teaching principles, and teaching strategies. It systematically elaborates on the process of curriculum development, including listing curriculum models and programs, advocating multicultural activities and anti-prejudice initiatives, considering children with special needs, arranging indoor and outdoor spaces, planning activities, and developing assessment and evaluation plans based on children's different ages and individual differences in art, perceptual, music, and movement, mathematics, science, and social learning. It explores operational teacher guidance strategies, environmental creation, home-school communication, and integration with other curricula. Each section concludes with a review, key terms, and activities for further exploration.