ECE Curriculum Notes

Flashcards about ECE Curriculum

What is Phonology?

Sound structure of spoken language

What is Semantics?

Vocabulary, word meanings

What is Syntactic?

Syntax, rules for sentences

What is Pragmatics?

Appropriate and effective communication

How can oral language be developed?

Conversations, talk, asking open-ended questions, dramatic play, dialogic reading

How can emergent literacy skills be fostered?

Create a print-rich environment, Dialogic reading, Literacy Games, Modeling Writing

What is Phonological Awareness?

Being able to recognize the sounds in a spoken word

What are the key components of Concepts of Print?

Shared storybook reading (pausing to engage children), discussions about items inside and outside the text

What qualities should good books for children possess?

Informational and fiction, show respect for children, does not sell products, executed beautifully, have integrity, help children understand and feel, interest and delight children

What is the best way to implement literature in the classroom?

Have a library and centers

What are the types of visual art?

Line, color, shape, form, space

What is a Child-Centered Approach in art?

Focuses on the process of creating, open-ended and experimental

What is a Teacher-Centered Approach in art?

Focuses on the product, everyone makes the same

What is an Art-Centered Approach?

Focuses on studio experiences and appreciation, create and understand a technique

What is Rhythm in music?

The pattern of sounds and silences that make you want to move or clap along to music, like a heartbeat or a steady beat

What is Tempo in music?

The speed of music, whether it’s played quickly or slowly

What is Pitch in music?

How high or low a sound is, a bird chirp (high) and a dog's bark (low)

What are the best ways to target music in an ECE classroom?

Children's songs, children's dances

What are the principles of movement to teach?

Body awareness, traveling movement, body gestures, space, time, force, tempo

What are the best ways to teach creative movement in ECE?

Movement with scarves, movement songs, guided movement, creative drama

What math concepts are important in ECE?

Problem solving, reasoning, communicating, connecting, representing

What is Life science?

Living and nonliving

What is Physical science?

Chemistry and physics

What is Earth science?

Earth structure and cycles

What is Enviromental science?

Habitats, ecosystems, and endangered animals, recycling

What is Technology?

Engineering, coding, and computer skills

What are the best ways to target science in an ECE classroom?

Ask questions about a subject, plan and conduct a simple investigation of a subject, use simple equipment and tools to gather information and extend their senses, make use of their observations to explain what they have seen, exploration centers

What is taught in Psychology?

Discussing emotions and feelings, behavior and expectations in the classroom

What is taught in Sociology?

How humans interact, schedule posted, family, field trips

What is taught in Cultural Anthropology?

Different cultures, lifestyles within culture, focuses on students' culture

What is taught in Economics?

How do people acquire what they need and want, dramatic play

What is taught in Political Science?

Classroom jobs

What is taught in Geography?

Classroom, school, local community, walks, community in play

What is taught in Ecology?

Enviroment, impact on Earth

What is taught in History?

Scrapbook, memories, family tree

What is the best way to target social studies?

Play centers