Emergent Curriculum
- Core Principles: Emergent Curriculum is a flexible approach led by the interests and curiosities of the children.
- Core Focus: Flexible, child-driven learning. Teachers observe toddlers and create activities based on their interests and curiosity.
- Development Goals: It promotes critical thinking, individuality, and creativity.
- Activities: Open-ended play, project-based activities.
- Strengths: Creativity, individualized learning, early critical thinking.
- Implementation: Teachers design activities based on observed interests, from art projects to science explorations.
- Practical Examples: If children show interest in bugs, the teacher might introduce a bug exploration project with models and magnifying glasses.
- Visual Description: Emergent classrooms are adaptable, with changing materials and project-based learning areas.
- Guidance for Teachers for Children’s Development Assessment: Teachers document observations and project outcomes to assess individual development.
- Process for Getting Certified: Certification typically includes training in observation skills and responsive curriculum planning.
