Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings

P/B • 205mm x 255mm • 192 pages
ISBN 9781933653419

From Theory to Practice

Emergent curriculum is a philosophy that unites children’s interests with the educational framework teachers construct based on their professional training and experiences. This merger brings forth a vibrant classroom where children are engrossed in learning and discovering by doing the things they enjoy. This book takes an exploratory look at the components of emergent curriculum and how its practices and principles can improve the learning culture of early childhood programs.

Emergent Curriculum will give you a unique and thorough look at this method and also includes information on how to observe, reflect, interpret, document, and plan long-term projects. When you develop a curriculum inspired by children’s emerging interests, you create a captivating environment where children learn and discover by participating in activities they enjoy.