The High Scope Wheel of Learning
The High Scope Wheel of Learning represents how the four elements of the curriculum work together to produce active learning.
Basic Principles
The High Scope Wheel of Learning (Figure 2.5) represents the curriculum concept visually, indicating the four elements controlled by adults (environment, assessment, adult-child interactions, and daily routine) working to achieve active, hands-on learning for children.
Important goals for children include:
- Thinking about actions and interactions
- Problem solving
- Self-directed learning (Goffin & Wilson, 2001; Epstein, Schweinhart & McAdoo, 1996)
High Scope identifies “key developmental indicators” across areas of the curriculum (formerly “Key Experiences”). Table 2.4 lists the key indicators for the Infant/Toddler and Preschool Curricula included in the current version of High Scope.