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Van Scoy, Irma J. – Childhood Education, 1995
Presents the Four E's curriculum model--Experience, Extension, Expression, Evaluation--which offers a framework for selecting and organizing appropriate curriculum for preschool and primary students. The model focuses on integrating curriculum but is also useful for planning a single unit, or whenever teachers want to evaluate the appropriateness…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Integrated Curriculum
Dodge, Diane Trister – Children and Families, 1999
A developmentally appropriate curriculum should be an integral part of the written education and early childhood development services plan for every Head Start Program. Curriculum implementation is an ongoing process that includes developing a plan, orientating staff and families to the framework and its components, and providing continuous…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Hughes, Renee M. – 1995
This practicum paper describes a fantasy play program designed for 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers with Barbie dolls that could be used as a tool in regularly scheduled center play activity. Because of strong biases held by teachers against commercial toys, children were not afforded the ability to experiment with these tools, or discover the role…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Fantasy, Preschool Children
Couchenour, Donna – 1994
Using as a framework concerns and problems which two early childhood educators encountered in connection with curriculum in programs for infants and toddlers, this guide focuses on common questions about child developmental needs shared by caregivers and parents. The chapters consider the following questions: (1) "What Is Curriculum?"…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Goffin, Stacie G. – 2000
The term curriculum model refers to a conceptual framework and organizational structure for decision making about educational priorities, administrative policies, instructional methods, and evaluation criteria. This digest discusses the role of curriculum models in early childhood education. Following a discussion of the origin of early childhood…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Diachenko, O. M. – 1995
The educational objective of the Russian "Development" curriculum for children ages 3-7 is the development of creative and intellectual abilities. Theoretical foundations for the curriculum include the works of Vygotsky, Venger, Leontev, and Zaporozhets, which offer ideas such as: (1) child development is the unity of affective and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Design
Keenan, Marjory – Child Care Information Exchange, 1997
Provides guidance in facilitating teaching transitions between preschoolers and infants and toddlers. Discusses developmentally appropriate changes in the areas of relating to children, relating to parents, relating to co-workers, group dynamics, curriculum, routines and transitions, director support and supervision, and most important…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Planning, Infants
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Raver, C. Cybele; Zigler, Edward F. – Young Children, 1991
Reflects on Head Start's beginnings, its goal of enhancing children's social competence, and errors associated with the incorporation of evaluation measures and curricula that are cognitive in orientation into its programs. Concludes that such errors must not recur. Evaluation measures and curricula must reflect concern for the child's whole…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Curriculum Design, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Evaluation Problems
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Hutinger, Patricia L.; And Others – Children Today, 1990
Describes the development and implementation of the Activating Children through Technology (ACTT) computer curriculum in Parents and Child Together (PACT) Head Start classrooms in Springfield, Illinois. (BB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Hurley, Sandra Rollins; Blake, Sally – Early Childhood News, 1997
Argues that use of theme-based curricula for preschool children is developmentally appropriate, provides an integrated approach to teaching and learning, enhances learning, and yields high levels of achievement. Provides supporting data from brain research and learning psychology. Includes a sample thematic unit and guidance for creating thematic…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Design, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
King, Margaret A.; And Others – 1993
Noting that when planning a program for 2-year-olds, it is important for the teacher to consider the developmental levels and interests of the children, this book offers teachers a practical guide for working with 2-year-olds in a child care setting. The 15 chapters focus on the following areas: (1) designing a flexible and responsive environment…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
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Workman, Susan; Anziano, Michael C. – Young Children, 1993
Discusses the development of a webbed curriculum at the preschool level. The teacher develops the curriculum by observing children, documenting their recurring interests and the themes of their activities, and integrating and connecting class activities. (BB)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Concept Formation, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Moyer, Joan, Ed. – 1995
This revised publication focuses on selection issues relating to multicultural anti-bias curriculum, diversity, and inclusion while giving special consideration to the use of computers in classrooms. The first part of the booklet deals with the learning environment. The first article, "Creating the Learning Environment: Context for Learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design