Designed for courses in early childhood curriculum, Krogh and Morehouse offers detailed instruction on making an inquiry and integration approach to early education work. Part One provides a foundation in theory, philosophy, research, and child development―the knowledge future teachers will need to create effective curriculum on their own. Part Two present an entire chapter devoted to each major curriculum area, organized around the standards developed by the relevant national association. The “how to” format and inclusion of actual classroom projects and artifacts make this a truly practical and engaging text.
Part One: Inquiry-Based Learning and Curriculum Integration--An Overview
Chapter One: An Introduction to Curriculum Integration and Inquiry Learning
A Brief History
Deeper Into the Theories
How Theory and Philosophy Influence the Profession
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Two: The Child-Centered Learning Environment
Environmental Extremes
The Physical Environment
The Social/Emotional Environment
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Three: Assessments and Standards
A Brief History
Inquiry, Integrated Learning, and High Test Scores
The Part That Standards Play
Ways to Assess Children's Progress in Meeting Standards
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Four: Connecting Curricula Through Themes and Units
Weaving the Web
Using Themes to Connect Curricula
Why Curriculum Webs
Connecting the Curricula with Units
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Five: Inquiry-based Learning
What Young Learners Need
Dispositions Towards Learning
Teaching for Understanding
Inquisitiveness and Young Learners
Project Work and Integration
Inquiry-based Learning in Action
To Discuss, To Do
References
Part Two: The Subject Areas
Chapter Six: Language and Literacy
Why Literacy Matters
Literacy and Child Development
Incorporating Literacy in Daily Routines
The Language and Literacy Curriculum
Preprimary Experiences: A storybook curriculum
Primary Experiences: Using literacy as the backbone of inquiry-based learning
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Seven: Mathematics
Beginning the Day with a Math Routine
Why Math Matters
Mathematics and Child Development
The Mathematics Curriculum
Preprimary Activities for Incorporating Mathematics into Everyday Classroom Routines
Primary Activities for Incorporating Math into Everyday Routines
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Eight: Science
Why Science Matters
Science and Child Development
Incorporating Science in Daily Routines
The Science Curriculum
Preprimary Experiences for an Integrated Curriculum
Primary Experiences: Our Environment is Changing--Are We Helping or Hurting?
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Nine: Social Studies
Why Social Studies Matters
Social Studies and Child Development
Incorporating Social Studies in Daily Routines
The Social Studies Curriculum
Preprimary Experiences to Encourage Democracy: "Citizens of the Classroom"
Primary Integrated Curriculum Unit: "Helping the Community Helpers"
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Ten: Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama
Why Music and Drama Matter
Music, Drama, and Child Development
Incorporating Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama in Daily Routines
The Music and Drama Curriculum
Preprimary Experiences that Celebrate Music and Dramatic Play throughout the Curriculum
Primary Experiences that Continue to Provide Joy through Music and Drama
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Eleven: Art
Why Art Matters
Art and Child Development
Incorporating Art in Daily Routines
The Art Curriculum
Preprimary Activities for Integrating Art
Primary Experiences for Integrating Art
To Discuss, To Do
References
Chapter Twelve: Movement and Physical Education
Why Movement and Physical Education Matter
Movement, Physical Education, and Child Development
The Movement and Physical Education Curriculum
Preprimary Activities that Celebrate Movement throughout the Curriculum
Primary Experiences that Continue to Celebrate Movement throughout the Curriculum
To Discuss, To Do
References
Part Three
Chapter Thirteen: The "Why" of Inquiry Learning and Curriculum Integration
Integrating Tolerance and Social Justice
How Children Think
How Adult Teachers Think
Tolerance
Social Justice
Demonstrating Sustainability
To Discuss and To Do: Perpetual Questions
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