Assignment task: For this journal your focus will be the different parts of curriculum addressed at your site. Remember to cite three references to the text. Give specific examples of how the children's needs are met and how other parts of the curriculum are addressed. Give 5 examples of manipulative. Remember to write the journal in essay form. Answer each question in paragraph.
Q1. Are there many opportunities for dramatic play? Describe the materials available.
Q2. Is there a variety of basic art media? Painting, drawing, clay, play dough, finger paints, collage, scissors and cutting, glue, crafts materials?
Q3. Are music and movement part of the program? CD's, instruments, singing, dancing?
Q4. How is literacy promoted? Reading books, games, flannel boards, stories, questions and answers, conversation, writing opportunities?
Q5. Are there manipulative to build hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity? Provide at least 5 examples of items you see.
Q6. Are there materials for exploring math and science? Are there inviting discovery centers to explore?
Q7. How do teachers decide what to teach? How are curriculum decisions made in this program?
Q8. How do you see individual children's needs met as well as the needs of the entire group?
Q9. Is the curriculum varied to support the domains of development? Is it exploratory and based on concrete experiences?
Q10. What kind of approach(es) is used-themes, emergent curriculum, project, or other? Are curriculum plans formal or informal?
Q11. Given the range of children in the program, how would you approach curriculum planning?
Q12. Do you see evidence of culturally appropriate curriculum?
Q13. Are children involved in suggesting and planning activities? Does curriculum emerge from the needs and interests of the children?