Early Years Education Foundations

Description

Join Ben in exploring this modern American theory rooted in the principles of 'active learning, positive adult-child interactions, a child-friendly learning environment, a consistent daily routine, and team-based assessment', which creates a framework of early years learning known as HighScope. In this introductory class, Ben delves into the history and fundamental principles of the HighScope approach to early childhood education. Beginning with an exploration of the inspiration behind the approach, including the influential Perry Elementary School Project, participants gain insight into the research that shaped the framework. Central to HighScope is the concept of Constructivism, which posits that children actively construct knowledge through interaction with their environment and others. You'll explore the core principles of active learning, adult-child interaction, and the role of assessments within the HighScope approach. By the end of the class, participants will have a strong understanding of HighScope's key development indicators and how they differ from traditional early childhood education frameworks. This class aims to inspire educators to integrate HighScope principles into their practice and further explore the concept of constructivism in early childhood education.

Skills you'll learn

Gain insight into the history and fundamental principles of the HighScope approach to early childhood education, Understand the inspiration behind the approach including the influential Perry Elementary School Project, Explore the research that shaped the HighScope framework, Learn about the concept of Constructivism and how it applies to early childhood education, Explore the core principles of active learning/adult-child interaction and the role of assessments within HighScope, Understand the key development indicators used to track and assess early childhood development in HighScope, Compare the HighScope curriculum with traditional early childhood education frameworks like EYFS, Gain confidence in engaging with the principles of HighScope, Be inspired to integrate HighScope principles into your practice, Understand how constructivism can be implemented in early childhood education settings