High Quality Early Childhood Program p4

Ø  Developmental-Maturist program – this approach is based from the theory of Rousseau, Freud, Erikson and Gessell, the theorists who emphasize the natural development of the young child. In this program, children are considered  explorers and encourage them for creativity and self-expression.

Ø  Reggio Emilio – is an educational approach focused on preschool and primary education and was formulated by Loris Malaguzzi. The target of the program is to make the children be practical in life and also encourages exploration in a supportive environment.

Ø  Child-Centered Curriculum – this program is the most known curriculum used today and is based from the theorists like Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Froebel and Dewey. The focus of the program is on the development of the whole child; social, physical, intellectual, linguistic and emotional.

Horace Mann once said, “Education alone can conduct us to that enjoyment which is, at once, best in quality and infinite in quantity.” Thus, in a high-quality early childhood establishments, friendly and enjoyable environment must be considered a high priority of needs because this is where the children stay most of the time and is considered their second home, a place where they feel secure and protected. In like manner, it must be ascertained that the programs and planned activities are appropriate for the child's age and level of learning capacity. Educators must know the children’s individual differences and adjust accordingly in order to meet the needs of every child in the group. They must also provide equipment and materials to each child in each activity to cater their learning process. Meanwhile, the educator must facilitate and observe them closely throughout the activity to ensure that each objective is achieved and they are safe.

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