The Early Childhood Curriculum: Inquiry Learning Through Integration » (1st Edition)

Designed for courses in early childhood curriculum, Krogh and Morehouse offers detailed instruction on making an inquiry and integration approach to early education work. Part One provides a foundation in theory, philosophy, research, and child development—the knowledge future teachers will need to create effective curriculum on their own. Part Two present an entire chapter devoted to each major curriculum area, organized around the standards developed by the relevant national association. The “how to” format and inclusion of actual classroom projects and artifacts make this a truly practical and engaging text.

Part One: Inquiry-Based Learning and Curriculum Integration--An Overview

Chapter One: An Introduction to Curriculum Integration and Inquiry Learning

A Brief History

Deeper Into the Theories

How Theory and Philosophy Influence the Profession

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Two: The Child-Centered Learning Environment

Environmental Extremes

The Physical Environment

The Social/Emotional Environment

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Three: Assessments and Standards

A Brief History

Inquiry, Integrated Learning, and High Test Scores

The Part That Standards Play

Ways to Assess Children's Progress in Meeting Standards

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Four: Connecting Curricula Through Themes and Units

Weaving the Web

Using Themes to Connect Curricula

Why Curriculum Webs

Connecting the Curricula with Units

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Five: Inquiry-based Learning

What Young Learners Need

Dispositions Towards Learning

Teaching for Understanding

Inquisitiveness and Young Learners

Project Work and Integration

Inquiry-based Learning in Action

To Discuss, To Do

References

Part Two: The Subject Areas

Chapter Six: Language and Literacy

Why Literacy Matters

Literacy and Child Development

Incorporating Literacy in Daily Routines

The Language and Literacy Curriculum

Preprimary Experiences: A storybook curriculum

Primary Experiences: Using literacy as the backbone of inquiry-based learning

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Seven: Mathematics

Beginning the Day with a Math Routine

Why Math Matters

Mathematics and Child Development

The Mathematics Curriculum

Preprimary Activities for Incorporating Mathematics into Everyday Classroom Routines

Primary Activities for Incorporating Math into Everyday Routines

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Eight: Science

Why Science Matters

Science and Child Development

Incorporating Science in Daily Routines

The Science Curriculum

Preprimary Experiences for an Integrated Curriculum

Primary Experiences: Our Environment is Changing--Are We Helping or Hurting?

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Nine: Social Studies

Why Social Studies Matters

Social Studies and Child Development

Incorporating Social Studies in Daily Routines

The Social Studies Curriculum

Preprimary Experiences to Encourage Democracy: "Citizens of the Classroom"

Primary Integrated Curriculum Unit: "Helping the Community Helpers"

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Ten: Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama

Why Music and Drama Matter

Music, Drama, and Child Development

Incorporating Music, Dramatic Play, and Drama in Daily Routines

The Music and Drama Curriculum

Preprimary Experiences that Celebrate Music and Dramatic Play throughout the Curriculum

Primary Experiences that Continue to Provide Joy through Music and Drama

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Eleven: Art

Why Art Matters

Art and Child Development

Incorporating Art in Daily Routines

The Art Curriculum

Preprimary Activities for Integrating Art

Primary Experiences for Integrating Art

To Discuss, To Do

References

Chapter Twelve: Movement and Physical Education

Why Movement and Physical Education Matter

Movement, Physical Education, and Child Development

The Movement and Physical Education Curriculum

Preprimary Activities that Celebrate Movement throughout the Curriculum

Primary Experiences that Continue to Celebrate Movement throughout the Curriculum

To Discuss, To Do

References

Part Three

Chapter Thirteen: The "Why" of Inquiry Learning and Curriculum Integration

Integrating Tolerance and Social Justice

How Children Think

How Adult Teachers Think

Tolerance

Social Justice

Demonstrating Sustainability

To Discuss and To Do: Perpetual Questions

References