The early childhood curriculum : inquiry learning through integration / Suzanne L. Krogh and Pamela Morehouse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krogh, Suzanne, author.

Morehouse, Pam, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education--Curricula--United States.

Early childhood education.

Early childhood education--Curricula.

United States.

Curriculum planning--United States.

Curriculum planning.

Physical Description:

xiv, 386 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.

Summary:

"Now in a fully updated 3rd edition, The Early Childhood Curriculum demonstrates how to confidently teach using inquiry-based methods that address the whole child, while also meeting and exceeding academic standards. Based on current research showing the powerful advantages of integrating the curriculum while providing inquiry opportunities, this text explores how to make such an approach work for all children, preschool through the primary grades. Since each curricular subject has its own integrity, there is a chapter for each discipline, grounding the reader in the essentials of the subject in order to foster knowledgeable and effective integration. Filled with real-life vignettes and activities, this third edition provides comprehensive information on the most recent trends in national curriculum standards and classroom technology, alongside a new section exploring the outdoors as a welcome learning environment. Offering a foundation in early childhood theory, philosophy, research, and development, this unique textbook helps future teachers, as well as current educators, understand the "why" of curriculum in early childhood and invests them with the skills they need to move from simply following a script to knowledgeably creating curricula on their own"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. One INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING AND CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: AN OVERVIEW

ch. 1 An Introduction To Curriculum Integration And Inquiry Learning

A Brief History

Deeper Into the Theories

How Theory and Philosophy Influence the Profession

Integrating the Curriculum and Learning Through Inquiry: The Advantages

Integrating the Curriculum and Learning Through Inquiry: Potential Concerns

To Discuss

To Observe

To Do

Online Resources

ch. 2 The Child-Centered Learning Environment

The Physical Environment

The Social-Emotional Environment

Classroom Management: Proactive and Predictable

ch. 3 Assessment And Standards

The Part That Standards Play

The Uses of Technology for Assessment

ch. 4 Connecting Curricula Through Themes And Units

The Subject Areas

Using Themes to Connect Curricula

Why Curriculum Webs

Concerns About Connecting Curricula With Themes

Using Units to Connect Curricula

The "All About Rain" Curriculum

Concerns About Connecting Curricula With Units

ch. 5 Inquiry-Based Learning

What Young Learners Need

Dispositions Toward Learning

Teaching for Understanding: Transfer, Relevance, and Engagement

Inquisitiveness and Young Learners: The Power of "Why?"

The Art of Questioning

Classification of Questions

Questions and "Wonders" Throughout the School Day

Integrating the Curriculum: The Foundation

Themes, Integration, and Inquiry-Based Learning

Project Work and Integration

Inquiry-Based Learning in Action

Suggestions for Project Work Based on Inquiry

pt. Two THE SUBJECT AREAS

ch. 6 Language And Literacy

Why Literacy Matters: A Brief History

Literacy and Child Development

Incorporating Literacy Into Daily Routines

A Child-Initiated Inquiry Experience

The Language and Literacy Curriculum

The Importance of Play

Technology and Early Childhood Literacy

Assessment and Evaluation

Taking Language and Literacy Outdoors

Preprimary Experiences: A Storybook Curriculum

Primary Experiences: Using Literacy as the Backbone of Inquiry-Based Learning

The Power of Inquiry Learning Through Integration

ch. 7 Mathematics

Beginning the Day With a Math Routine

Why Math Matters: A Brief History

Mathematics and Child Development

Incorporating Mathematics Into Daily Routines

The Mathematics Curriculum

Technology and Early Childhood Mathematics

Taking Mathematics Outdoors

Preprimary Experiences Incorporating Mathematics in Class Routines

Primary Experiences for Incorporating Math Into Class Routines

ch. 8 Science

First-Graders Learn About Sustainability

Why Science Matters: A Brief History

Science and Child Development

Incorporating Science Into Daily Routines

The Science Curriculum

Technology and Early Childhood Science

Taking Science Outdoors

Preprimary Experiences: Appreciating Nature

Primary Experiences: Are We Helping or Hurting Our Environment?

ch. 9 Social Studies

Kindergarteners Embrace Anthropology and Sociology

Why Social Studies Matters: A Brief History

Social Studies and Child Development

Incorporating Social Studies Into Daily Routines

The Social Studies Curriculum

Technology and Early Childhood Social Studies

Taking Social Studies Outdoors

Preprimary Experiences to Encourage Democracy: Citizens of the Classroom

Primary Experiences: Helping the Community Helpers

ch. 10 Music, Dramatic Play, And Drama

The Creation of a Primary Grade Musical Play

Why Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama Matter: A Brief History

Music, Dramatic Play, Drama, and Child Development

Incorporating Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama in Daily Routines

The Music and Drama Curriculum

Technology and Early Childhood Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama

Taking Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama Outdoors

Preprimary Experiences Celebrating Music and Dramatic Play Throughout the Curriculum

Primary Experiences That Continue to Provide Joy Through Music and Drama

ch. 11 Art

Art and the Field Trip

Why Art Matters: A Brief History

Art and Child Development

Incorporating Art in Daily Routines

The Art Curriculum

Technology and Early Childhood Art

Taking Art Outdoors

Preprimary Experiences for Integrating Art

Primary Experiences for Integrating Art

ch. 12 Movement And Physical Education

Suzanne Learns to Teach Movement Without Chaos

Why Movement and Physical Education Matter: A Brief History

Movement, Physical Education, and Child Development

Incorporating Movement Into Daily Routines

The Movement and Physical Education Curriculum

Technology and Early Childhood Movement and Physical Education

Taking Movement and Physical Education Outdoors

Preprimary Activities Celebrating Movement Throughout the Curriculum

Primary Experiences Celebrating Movement Throughout the Curriculum

pt. Three CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

ch. 13 The "Why" Of Inquiry Learning And Curriculum Integration

Integrating Tolerance and Social Justice

How Thinking About Social Issues Develops

Tolerance

Social Justice

Demonstrating Sustainability

It Takes Time

To Discuss and To Do: Perpetual Questions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Krogh, Suzanne L, The early childhood curriculum

ISBN:

9780367236106

0367236109

9780367236113

0367236117

OCLC:

1141022043