Designing and Leading a Quality Preschool Curriculum

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Designing and Leading a Quality Preschool Curriculum (ECE532)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Adult Learning

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School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

ECE532 Designing and Leading a Quality Preschool Curriculum 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 EC communities locally and in other parts of the world. What constitutes a high-quality curriculum, curriculum implementation, and evaluation will also be discussed.

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

Topics

Defining curriculum and instruction
Aims of education and debates surrounding developmentally appropriate practice
The different curricular approaches and models
Universal principles for curriculum design
Constructivist approaches and the design and development of curriculum
National early childhood curriculum frameworks and policies
Quality ECCE for different learners
Child assessment and curriculum planning
Issues and challenges in curriculum implementation
Creating psychologically safe and encouraging classrooms
Dual language learning and the social-cultural context of Singapore
Leadership in curriculum development and implementation

Learning Outcome

Analyse the theoretical dimensions of curriculum development
Examine the strengths and limitations of various curricular approaches
Discuss “quality” 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