Creative Curriculum Presentation Notes by https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie ED: 220 en-us 2023-10-08 22:35:54 UTC 2023-10-09 21:20:55 UTC hello@padlet.com 1) What the model looks like in the classroom. aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737368917 2023-10-08 22:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737368917 2) The theoretical basis for the model/program. aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369029 2023-10-08 22:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369029 3) The historical evolution of the program/model. aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369089 2023-10-08 22:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369089 4) What others have said about the model: pros/cons - formal evaluations including critiques of its effectiveness and theoretical soundness. aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369191 2023-10-08 22:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369191 5) Implications for the model across age levels in early childhood education (EC-3rd grade) aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369295 2023-10-08 22:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369295 6) An evaluation of this model in terms of its theoretical connections (or lack of connections) to state and national standards aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369457 2023-10-08 22:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737369457 Creative Curriculum Model aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737371445 The Environment is arranged into learning areas and large blocks of time are given for self-selected play. This model focuses on project-based investigations as a means for children to apply skills and addresses four areas of development: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language.]]> 2023-10-08 22:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737371445 The curriculum is designed to foster development of the whole child through teacher-led, small and large group activities centered around 11 interest areas: aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737373452
  • blocks
  • dramatic play
  • toys and games
  • art
  • library
  • discovery
  • sand and water
  • music and movement
  • cooking
  • computers
  • outdoors.

    • ]]>     2023-10-08 22:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737373452     Section 1 aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737375074 2023-10-08 22:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737375074 aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737402028  teachers are better able to support children’s development
    and learning. The Creative Curriculum highlights the important balance between applying a general knowledge of child development with the particular knowledge a teacher gains by forming a relationship with each child and family
    ]]>     2023-10-09 00:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737402028     aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737403300 The Creative Curriculum helps teachers interact with children in ways that promote development and learning, foster children’s social competence, support children’s learning through play, create rich environments for learning, and forge strong home-school connections. By meaningfully translating research into practice, The Creative Curriculum gives educators the tools they need to help all the children in their classrooms succeed in school and in life.]]> 2023-10-09 00:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737403300 Section 2 aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737408272 2023-10-09 00:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737408272 History of Creative Curriculum aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737490190
    Teaching Strategies has been assisting early childhood educators across the United States for over 30 years in designing and executing curriculum programs that are both content-rich and suitable for children's developmental stages. 

    These programs emphasize active learning and contribute to children's progress in various aspects of their development.

    Today, The Creative Curriculum is widely recognized as an innovative and all-encompassing curriculum approach. It has been meticulously researched and is celebrated for its commitment to nurturing creativity. Moreover, it underscores the vital role that teachers play in fostering a stimulating and relevant learning environment for every child.]]>     2023-10-09 02:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737490190     aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737494845 The Creative Curriculum was first developed in 1978 by Diane Trister Dodge, the founder of Teaching Strategies, Inc.  With many revisions to date, this curriculum began to define the developmental appropriate practice in the 1992 edition. ]]> 2023-10-09 02:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737494845 aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737495647 The third edition encompassed dividing the room up into interest areas and the introduction of the Child Development Learning Checklist. 

    This checklist ensures that learning is age appropriate and holds the facilitator accountable for early learning success. ]]>     2023-10-09 02:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737495647     Section 3 aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737499190 2023-10-09 02:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737499190 Section 3 aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737499778 2023-10-09 02:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737499778 Interest Areas aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737504022 The interest areas are academic based to include math, literacy, science, social studies and the arts.  

    The children learn about these areas through play and guided instruction to be developmentally appropriate.]]>     2023-10-09 02:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737504022     The Theory Behind Creative Curriculum aimilton https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737507911
    The Creative Curriculum’s foundation is based off the findings of six main theorists. Through their views on children, the curriculum is constructed as a guideline for how provide the best possible care and education for young children.

    T. Berry Brazelton and Abraham Maslow believed that children need their basic needs met, which include safety, belonging and esteem.

    Erik Erikson and Stanley Greenspan focused on the necessity of having supporting, trusting relationships with adults, which increases social, emotional development.

    Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky discussed how interactions with others are crucial in cognitive development.]]>     2023-10-09 02:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aimilton/cwkg1uzzuxuo25ie/wish/2737507911