Why we need curriculum?

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Curriculum is a systematic written document which describes, objectives, planned goals, subject content, learning activities and intended learning outcomes which are designed for students to encounter in their learning journey under the guidance of the school for the learners’ continuous growth in personal and social competence.

Early childhood curriculum models also vary in terms of the freedom granted to teachers to interpret implementation of the model’s framework. Some curriculum models are highly structured and provide detailed scripts for teacher behaviours. Others emphasize guiding principles and expect teachers to determine how best to implement these principles. Curriculum models, regardless of their goals and the degree of flexibility in their implementation are designed to promote uniformity across early childhood programs through the use of a prepared curriculum, consistent instructional techniques, and predictable child outcomes. (Epstein, 2008).

A curriculum is not only a collection of academically required subjects. Rather it also considers the aspects of children’s life, the learning needs of students, the time available for the session and the teacher’s idea capability and work load.

Preschoolers are always learning something new every day. They learn simply by being involved in the surrounding around them and having fun doing it. The most important thing of the curriculum is for the teachers to create learning environments with appropriate teaching resources and help children to explore learning through play as this will enhance children’s learning. The different teaching approaches and the methods the teachers use will create a society with skilful, knowledgeable and disciplined citizens with values.

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Reference

Epstein, A. (2008). Why early childhood educators should use a curriculum – and one that works. Early Child magazine. 14(9), 12-13. Retrieved march 1st, 2014, fromhttp://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/every_child_magazine/every_child_index/why_early_childhood_educators_should_use_a_curriculum.html