ECE 311 Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods

discussion 1

Review the major curriculum models and approaches discussed in the chapters this week (e.g. Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum, etc.).  Which model/approach most closely matches your own teaching philosophy?  Explain why.  Then, suppose that you have started a new teaching position and the curriculum you have been asked to use differs significantly from your teaching philosophy.  Explain how you will address this difference.  Your initial discussion post should be at least 200 words in length.

Discussion 2

After reading the NAEYC’s Key Messages of the Position Statement on developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), describe at least two challenges in implementing DAP in early childhood classrooms.  Why do you think these would be challenging?  Your initial discussion post should be at least 200 words in length.