Course Contents

Week Topics 1 Who are Young Learners? Week 1 TEYL 2 Background of ECE 3 Developmental areas 4 Types of Programs in ECE: Froebel 5 Reggio Emilia 6 Waldorf 7 Montessori 8 Montessori 9 High Scope + Learning Centre (Kindergarten) 10 Quality and Standards in ECE + Significance of the ECE practitioner 11 Developmentally Appropriate Practice in ECE + Curriculum 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) 13 Islamic Perspective+ Katchi 14 Developing ECE perspectives in the local context (Presentations) What works in Pak (Rural + Urban) 15 Special Educational Needs+ Mix Ability Learning Styles (Ch 5 book) 16 Final Assessment / Exam

Course Synopsis

Introduction to the various perspectives and philosophies in early childhood education from all over the world. Special focus will be given to the approaches of Waldorf, Montessori, Froebel, Reggio Emilia, High Scope and International Baccalaureate (IB). Learners will be taught to understand and critically analyze the components of each in the context of Pakistan.

Course Learning Outcomes

the student teachers will be able to: 1. identify and Introduce the various perspectives and philosophies in early childhood education from all over the world. 2. successfully reflect on and incorporate the approaches of Waldorf, Montessori, Froebel, Reggio Emilia, High Scope and International Baccalaureate (IB). 3. to understand and critically analyze the components of each teaching approach in the context of Pakistan.