You will research two of the curriculum models from the list below:   Creative Curriculum Bank Street Approach High/Scope Curriculum Reggio Emilia Project Approach Montessori Emergent Curriculum Waldorf Approach   Curriculum model name and founder/developer Curriculum models focus, components, and philosophy (child development, role of the teacher, and family collaboration) The inside environment  - Describe how the classroom environment is part of the curriculum

You will research two of the curriculum models from the list below:

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  • Creative Curriculum
  • Bank Street Approach
  • High/Scope Curriculum
  • Reggio Emilia
  • Project Approach
  • Montessori
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • Waldorf Approach  
• Curriculum model name and founder/developer
• Curriculum models focus, components, and philosophy (child development, role of the teacher, and family collaboration)
• The inside environment  - Describe how the classroom environment is part of the curriculum. What, types of materials are used? How do the children interact with the materials?
• The outside environment - Describe how the outside environment is used. Is it part of the formal curriculum?
• Teacher's role 
• Describe how the teacher plans, presents and facilitates the curriculum.
• Describe the teacher's role in the classroom.
• Describe how families are involved in the curriculum process, including how the curriculum and learning are communicated with families
• Is the model academically or developmentally oriented? Answer the following questions.
  • How does the curriculum (activities, environment, and interactions) promote active learning?
  • Does the curriculum encourage children to construct knowledge?
  • What domains (e.g., Cognitive, Language, Social, Physical, Aesthetic(Creative)) is the curriculum geared towards?
  • Is the curriculum sensitive and respectful of cultural and linguistic diversity? Describe how.
  • Does the curriculum encourage children to express their individuality?
  • Is the focus on process/experience rather than product?
  • What is the role of play in the curriculum?

The Conclusion section of your paper will Compare and Contrast the two curriculum models by answering the questions below:  

• To what extent are the curriculum models experienced by children different from each other?
• Reflect on your comfort with each curriculum model. What stood out to you as best practices? Were there any ideas or practices that you feel are not developmentally appropriate or that concern /confuse you?
• What curriculum model were you (or your children) introduced to as a young child in preschool or Kindergarten?
• What new ideas/thoughts do you have? How will understanding the different curriculum models influence your curriculum planning?