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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education 8th Edition George S. Morrison

Chapter 4
Implementing Early Childhood Programs

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Kevin M. Dartt

Walden University

Joyce E. Myers

University of Texas Arlington

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

Learning Outcomes

Explain why the demand for quality early childhood programs is growing.
Describe how child care can serve children and families.
List the characteristics of quality education and care.
Describe the basic features of program models such as HighScope, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia.

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Learning Outcomes

Explain the services that Head Start and Early Head Start provide for low-income families.
Explain why it is important for professionals to know and understand how to work with different learning modalities.
Describe the similarities and differences between The Project Approach and Creative Curriculum.

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Types of Child Care Programs

Care by family members, relatives and friends

Family child care

Intergenerational child care

Center-based child care

Employer-sponsored child care

Proprietary child care

Before- and After-school care

Military child care

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High/Scope Program:
The Five Elements

Active learning

Children make choices to guide own learning

Classroom arrangement

5 or more interest areas

Daily schedule

Plan-do-review process

Assessment

Key developmental indicators note form and a portfolio.

Curriculum

Key developmental indicators

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High/Scope Daily Routine:
The Plan, Do, Review Sequence

Planning Time

Key Developmental Indicators

Work Time

Cleanup Time

Recall Time

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The Role of the
Montessori Teacher

Respect children and their learning
Make children the center of learning
Encourage children’s learning
Observe children
Prepare learning environments
Introduce learning materials and demonstrate lessons

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Montessori’s Three Basic Areas
of Child Involvement

Practical Life

care of the person

care of the environment

Sensory Materials

control of error

isolation of a single quality

Academic Materials for Writing, Reading and Mathematics

writing before reading

reading is an outgrowth of writing

manipulatives that teach

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Principles of the
Reggio Emilio Approach

Relationships

Time

Adults’ Roles
The teacher
The atelierista
Parents

The Environment

The physical space

The atelier

Program Practices

Documentation

Curriculum and practices

Projects

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Federal Programs for Young Children

Head Start

Performance standards

Standards of learning

Eligibility for Head Start Services

Improving Head Start

Early Head Start

Program Services

quality early education both in and out of the home

parenting education

comprehensive health and mental health services

nutrition education

family support services

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Inclusive Preschool Classrooms Tips

Teach face-to-face
Allow movement in your classroom
Present information in a variety of ways
Include multisensory approaches
Learning groups based on how a child learns

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Project Approach Steps

Select topic of interest

Provide resources

Document project

Engage and inform families

Involve the community

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