An Overview: The Content of Programs in Early Childhood Education (K-3).

Cagle, Lynn; Morris, Mary Ann

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ERIC Number: EJ222316

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Publication Date: 1980

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An Overview: The Content of Programs in Early Childhood Education (K-3).

Cagle, Lynn; Morris, Mary Ann

Tennessee Education, v9 n3 p4-10 Win 1980

The article notes the problems in K-3 program content resulting from historical patterns of development in preprimary and primary education. The article suggests improvements in the goals, identification and organization of content, developmental appropriateness of content, acceptance of expanded concepts, and organization for presentation of content through themes for K-3. (SB)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Organization, Primary Education, Program Content, Program Design, School Role, Student Educational Objectives

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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