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The Programming Cycle

Observe

Reflect Research

Implement Plan

Practitioner Roles

Understands how children grow and develop.

Plans experiences that support the development of the child.

Treats each child with respect.Dietze, B. (2006). Foundations of Early Childhood Education p. 173

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Approaches To Planning

1. Developmental Approach    Focuses on development of the whole child with special

consideration of developing skills.(SPLICE)SocialPhysicalLanguageIntellectualCreativeEmotional

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Social

behavior, empathy, friends, family, community, family, manners etc.

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Physical

small motor, large motor, sensory, co-ordination, balance, etc.

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Language

vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, etc.

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Intellectual/Cognitive

memory, concept formation, comparing, measuring, problem solving, etc.

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Creative

self – expression, individuality, creating, developing, designing, etc.

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Emotional

feelings, self-concept, empathy, etc.

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Developmental Approach cont.

This approach primarily organizes activities that help children acquire competence in the different areas of development.

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Developmental Approach cont.

This approach encourages opportunities for children to explore, to discover, and build on their own interests.

Although you may plan activities to focus on one developmental area, other areas of development will be effected

Early Learning Experience Centres

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Programming Approaches cont.

2. Emergent programming

3. Project based programming

4. Thematic based programming

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References

Dietze, B. (2006). Foundations of early childhood education. Toronto: Pearson Canada.

Dietze, B. & Kashin, D. (2012). Playing and learning in early childhood education. Toronto: Pearson Canada.

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