Recent Shifts in Research on Child Development and Early Childhood Curriculum

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Recent Shifts in Research on Child Development and Early Childhood Curriculum (ECE510)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Adult Learning

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

Bookmark

Synopsis

ECE510 Recent Shifts in Research on Child Development and Early Childhood Curriculum explores how child development research and contemporary views on brain development have influenced early childhood curriculum and pedagogy worldwide, including in Singapore. This understanding helps redefine the concept of ""quality"" in early childhood care and education to meet diverse accountability needs. The course enables participants to reconsider their perception of young children as active thinkers and learners, observe children in their learning process, and understand how adults can facilitate young children's active and experiential learning. It's beneficial for those involved in improving the lives of young children and their families through policies, programs, or projects.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Contemporary views of children’s learning and development (infant, toddlers, preschoolers)
Neuroscience research and its influence on early childhood education
Curricular approaches then and now
Play and experiential learning in early childhood settings
Language acquisition and bilingual learning
Various discourses about quality in early childhood care and education
The adult’s responsive role in young children’s learning process
Challenges faced by young children during transitions
Observing children as they make meaning of their experiences
Home learning environments
Strengthening communities and integrated services for children and families
Meeting the needs of children with developmental variations and diverse needs

Learning Outcome

Compare significant findings in child development research
Discuss how findings on child development can impact curricular and pedagogical approaches
Contrast child development and cultural assumptions underlying national early childhood curriculum frameworks
Examine the complexity of child development in the first 1000 days
Create a series of play-based learning activities based on contemporary views on child development
Evaluate how adults can improve their use of language to facilitate children’s thinking and learning