Designing and Leading a Quality Preschool Curriculum
About This Course
This course provides the macro perspective on curriculum development. Curriculum leaders need to be aware of the factors shaping their curriculum and the considerations that should go into developing it. These include research in neuroscience, psychology, early childhood education, global trends, Singapore’s sociocultural context, and the aspirations of parents, just to name a few. Theories on curriculum development will be discussed and applied to various curriculum frameworks adopted by Early Childhood (EC) communities locally and in other parts of the world. What constitutes a high-quality curriculum, curriculum implementation, and evaluation will also be discussed.
What You'll Learn
• Examine the strengths and limitations of various curricular approaches
• Discuss “quality” Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in the contemporary Singapore context
• Compare curricular frameworks and policies based on constructivist theories and different cultural contexts
• Formulate key principles for curriculum development
• Evaluate curriculum delivery and pedagogical practice
• Evaluate child observations to inform curricular/pedagogical decisions
Entry Requirements
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Education or related fields including Early Childhood, English Studies, Linguistics, and/or strong professional record