Assignment Part 1: Research
1. Research three educational approaches/curriculum models used in early childhood programs which you have not used in your program or experience.
2. Select from the following approaches: High Scope, Waldorf, Bank Street, Emergent Curriculum, Creative Curriculum, Project Approach, Montessori, or Reggio Emilia.
3. Look for the following information:
- Program history
- Main components including social aspects, curriculum, and environmental set up
- What is unique about the program?
- How can an outsider tell if a program is truly following the model?
Assignment Part 2: Compare and Contrast
Make chart to compare and contrast your three chosen educational approaches/curriculum models in the following areas:
- Educational programs and practices
- Children's health and safety
- Physical environment
- Child's mental health and social/emotional well-being
Assignment Part 3: Differentiated Instruction
Include a determination on which one of the three methods you believe would best support both intentional teaching practices and differentiated instruction. Provide rationale using specific details about the method from your research including in-text citations where needed. Include research to support your determination.