Child Focused Curriculum

Child Focused Curriculum

When

27 Feb 2003 - 28 Feb 2003

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Asia/Singapore

Where

Singapore
Singapore, (exact venue to be advised)

Event Tag

Singapore

Objectives

To introduce teachers to the work being done internationally that privileges the voice of children and families in high quality early childhood programs
To open discourse on how these programs may be sued to inspire local educators in changing their focus to a more child orientated perspective
To engage teachers in a professional development opportunity which challenges them to reflect on their own practice and to deepen their understanding of young children’s abilities, skills and interests

Outline

The Infant & Toddler Centres of Reggio Emilia
The work of Lilian Katz and Sylvia Chard
Project based learning
A balanced curriculum
The learning environment
Evaluation and assessment
Practical examples

Trainer’s Profile
Ms Deborah H. has 17 years of experience in the early childhood field as a preschool teacher, director, parent educator and consultant in both Australia and Singapore. Se holds a Master’s of Education in Early Childhood from the University of South Australia and is currently a PhD candidate at QUT researching a collaborative visual arts program for children, parents and teachers. She is currently the Vice President of Postkid and head of the International Centre Early Childhood in Singapore.

Duration: 2 days, 14 hours

Venue: URA Centre, East Wing, 45 Maxwell Road #01-12 Singapore 0

Closing Date: 22 Feb 03