Do teachers practice what they preach? Do teachers practice what they preach? Studies of congruency between teacher beliefs and practices have been conducted for a long time and much of the more recent research confirms earlier findings (McMullen et al; Vartuli, 1999). Children benefit from consistency when a teacher’s practices are congruent with a belief […]
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Consistency between Beliefs, Attitudes, and Actions Do teachers practice what they preach? Studies of congruency between teacher beliefs and practices have been conducted for a long time and much of the more recent research confirms earlier findings (McMullen et al; Vartuli, 1999). Children benefit from consistency when a teacher’s practices are congruent with a belief
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Will you be comfortable talking with parents and your program or school administrator? Review the information on the government websites and select two early childhood curricula to compare. Apply the process described in Table 2.7. Which of the two do you think you would prefer? Why? Part of this work centers on knowing yourself, your
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How do you feel about second-language learners? Review the information on the government websites and select two early childhood curricula to compare. Apply the process described in Table 2.7. Which of the two do you think you would prefer? Why? Part of this work centers on knowing yourself, your core beliefs about children, your image
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How much do you identify with the children you will be teaching? Stop and Reflect Review the information on the government websites and select two early childhood curricula to compare. Apply the process described in Table 2.7. Which of the two do you think you would prefer? Why? Part of this work centers on knowing
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Which of the two do you think you would prefer? Stop and Reflect Review the information on the government websites and select two early childhood curricula to compare. Apply the process described in Table 2.7. Which of the two do you think you would prefer? Why? Part of this work centers on knowing yourself, your
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Limited-Scope Curricula In many classrooms, teachers use limited-scope curricula (LSCs) that focus on a single content area or developmental domain. These types of curricula frequently provide intensive, focused activities designed to develop specific skills and knowledge. Often, the decision to use a LSC is made because of a particular need or priority. For example, many
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How Do I Choose? Comparing and Contrasting Options As explained in Chapter 1, the extent to which you will have a voice in choice of curriculum will vary by setting. Let’s say, as in the opening vignette, that you walk into your classroom knowing that you will be teaching Creative Curriculum with the additional Learning
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Success for All: Curiosity Corner and Kindercorner The Success for All (SFA) approach was developed in 1986 by faculty members at Johns Hopkins University as an effort to engage the entire school community in curriculum that meets the needs of its children. SFA is the most prescriptive of the approaches discussed so far, and
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Books Used with the Six Units of the OWL Curriculum Books Used with the Six Units of the OWL Curriculum Unit 1 Family Unit 2 Friends Unit 3 Wind and Water Unit 4 The World of Color Unit 5 Shadows and Reflections Unit 6 Things That Grow Core storybooks Oonga Boonga Peter’s Chair Noisy Nora
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