The purpose of this rough draft is to ensure that students do not fall behind on
The purpose of this rough draft is to ensure that students do not fall behind on the Philosophy of Curriculum Development assignment. This first rough draft is worth ten points, which goes towards the Philosophy of Curriculum Development assignment grade. Using the template provided, students will begin writing a first rough draft for their Philosophy of Curriculum Development. Support responses with examples from class reading and lectures. The first rough draft will include the following sections:
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
The Importance of PlayPurpose
The purpose of this assignment is for students to demonstrate how curriculum and environment can be designed and adapted for children’s unique and individual ages, stages, and needs. Instructions
Using the template provided, students will write a personal Philosophy of Curriculum Development. The body of the paper must be a minimum of 5 pages (this does not include the title page and reference page). Support responses with examples from class reading and lectures. Personal Philosophies will discuss the following: Developmentally Appropriate Practices
The Importance of Play
Setting Learning Objectives
Child-Centered Teaching
Emergent Curriculum
Teacher-Directed Activities
Preparing Play Areas
Please remember to include an introduction and concluding paragraph, as well as a reference page.Each of the above subtopics must be at least two paragraphs in length (each paragraph must include at least four sentences). Students will begin working on their personal philosophy during the third week of class and will continue working on it throughout the semester. Rough drafts will be due throughout the semester and will be part of the final grade.