Learning Experience Assignment
3 x 15% = 45% Learning outcomes:
- Able to observe key interests/development
- Demonstrate the ability to link observations to curriculum activities
- Able to demonstrate how curriculum activities support HDLH foundational goals and center expectations
- Practice developing developmentally appropriate play-based provocations and learning experiences for different children
- Reflect on and assess the various implementation criteria for different learning experiences
- Discuss the various roles educators and children play in the learning process
Directions:
- Using the age specific videos provided observe the various children and their interactions, play, interests and developmental skills.
- Collect relevant data on the children to use for potential curriculum planning.
- Summarize the observational data using the template provided for the children’s development, interests and potential goals to work towards.
- Using the curriculum planning sheet design two learning experiences for the designated age group.
- Experiences or materials must include detailed information for the criteria outlined in the planning form.
- Include a final summary highlighting the key concerns educators need to be aware of when planning curriculum for the relevant age group, i.e. infants, toddlers and preschool/kindergarten.
Curriculum Plan Week______________
Observation/ Data |
Description of the Learning Experience/Material /Activity |
Possible Learning: link to individual, group, family and/or HDLH goals/interests |
Day/ Time Temporal Elements |
Location |
Set up: Space, materials, equipment, presentation strategies |
Role of People (educators, children, family) |
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Key Elements to Consider for this Age Group and Curriculum Design: |
Observational Summary Sheet for Planning |
Children: _____________ Observed Skills Physical Cognitive Social/Emotional Language/Communication
Observed Interests Potential Goals
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