Approaches to Pedagogy and Curriculum in Early Childhood

Introduction

Aim of essay.

Introductory paragraph

Discuss terms used in essay. Briefly describe two key terms relevant to module, link your definition to academic reading.

Main body of essay

Prepare arguments point by point along with the reasons to support.

1^st Main point

• One of the task discusses' pedagogy' with reference to academic research and practice.
• Use examples to illustrate the theory used and its understanding.

2^nd Main point

• Task 1 includes definition of 'curriculum' with reference to academic literature and practice
• Use examples to illustrate the understanding of theory used.

3^rd Main point

• This should describe ways of seeing child linked to pioneers and their underpinning philosophical ideas. Discuss how pioneers influenced you approach to early education.
• Produce an example from practice to help illustrate theories you drawn from.

4^th Main point

• Determine how learning theories inform and shape both pedagogical model used and curriculum and view of child that has developed.
• Produce an example from practice to help use the theories you draw.

5^th Main point

• Evaluate learning theorists by using postmodern theory.
• Produce an example to develop your argument.

6^th Main point

• Describe curriculum model of this and other countries. Determine at least two but no more than three curriculum models.
• Integrate examples from report to illustrate models discussed.

7^th Main point

Differentiate different curriculum models. Describe how models you chose differ with underlying theories discussed.