"Introduction To Early Childhood Education Curriculum Development"
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 95 pages
- 13 units
This course introduces the dynamics of curriculum development in Early Childhood Education (ECE). It explores various notions and approaches to curriculum development, emphasizing the role of the teacher, the content, and the context of early childhood curriculum. Evaluation models and quality indicators necessary for early childhood education are also discussed, fostering an interest in improving the National Curriculum for ECE in Nigeria.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ECE230, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 TOPIC: EARLY CHILDOOD CURRICULUM CONTENT AND CONTEXT (PART 1)Page 57
- UNIT 2: EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM CONTENT AND CONTEXT (PART 2)Page 66
- UNIT 3 PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM EVALUATIONPage 72
- UNIT 4: INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUMPage 78
- UNIT 5 LEARNING DOMAINS IN PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLPage 84
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ECE230 · UNIT 2: AIMS OF SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Initially, the term 'curriculum' derives from the latin word 'currers' meaning, "the course to be run". This notion implies a track, a set of obstacles or tasks that an individual is to overcome, something that has a beginning and an end as well as something that one aims at completing (Olaniyan and Salami, 2019).
What you should be able to do
- Define curriculum and its types.
- Explain pre-school curriculum development models.
- Discuss the role of the teacher in curriculum development.
- Examine the content and context of Nigerian early childhood curriculum.
- Discuss pre-school curriculum evaluation.
- Outline quality indicators for early childhood education.
What it prepares you for
- Early Childhood Educator
- Curriculum Developer
- Education Consultant
- School Administrator
- Policy Maker
- Education
- Childcare
- Government
- Non-profit
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Models in Pre-School Curriculum
Unit 2: Similarities and Differences Among Curriculum Development Models
Understanding the nuances between different curriculum development models requires grasping abstract educational theories.
- Module 3: Content and Context in Early Childhood Curriculum Development
Unit 3: Pre-School Curriculum Evaluation
Applying curriculum evaluation checklists requires critical thinking and attention to detail.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Fundamentals in Early Childhood Curriculum
Unit 1: Curriculum Concepts · 4 hours
Define curriculum, discuss formal, informal, hidden, and actual curricula.. Relate curriculum to education and early childhood education.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 2Module 1: Fundamentals in Early Childhood Curriculum
Unit 2: Aims of School Curriculum · 4 hours
Differentiate between aims, goals, and objectives.. Describe aspects of educational goals.. Highlight stages of behavioral objectives.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 3Module 1: Fundamentals in Early Childhood Curriculum
Unit 3: Sources of Educational Goals · 4 hours
Identify sources of educational goals.. Examine how goals are derived from identified sources.. Determine if educational goals are adequate for review.. Complete Activity Iii..
- Week 4Module 1: Fundamentals in Early Childhood Curriculum
Unit 4: Some Considerations in Developing Curriculum · 4 hours
Identify factors to consider in curriculum planning.. Discuss curriculum planning procedures.. Complete Activity 1..
- Week 5Module 1: Fundamentals in Early Childhood Curriculum
Unit 5: Meeting the Needs of Children · 4 hours
Identify psychological needs of children.. Discuss multi-dimensional implications of early childhood development program design.. Complete Activity..
- Week 6Module 2: Models in Pre-School Curriculum
Unit 1: Pre-School Curriculum Development Models · 4 hours
Define curriculum development model.. List and discuss types of curriculum development models, including Tyler, Taba, and Saylor, Alexander and Lewis.. Complete Activity..
- Week 7Module 2: Models in Pre-School Curriculum
Unit 2: Similarities and Differences Among Curriculum Development Models · 4 hours
Explain differences in programs experienced by children.. Identify usefulness of each program.. Complete Activity..
- Week 8Module 2: Models in Pre-School Curriculum
Unit 3: Curriculum Evaluation · 4 hours
Differentiate between evaluation and assessment.. Explain definitions of evaluation by educators.. Explain forms of evaluation common in schools.. Complete Activity XI..
- Week 9Module 2: Models in Pre-School Curriculum
Unit 4: The Role of The Teacher in Curriculum Development · 4 hours
Examine the role of the teacher in the school and classroom.. Explain tasks of teachers in curriculum development.. Complete Activity..
- Week 10Module 3: Content and Context in Early Childhood Curriculum Development
Unit 1: Early Childhood Curriculum Content and Context (Part 1) · 4 hours
Outline features of early childhood curriculum content and context.. Define characteristics of the socio-cultural context of the child.. List factors necessary for an active early childhood curriculum.. Complete Activity..
- Week 11Module 3: Content and Context in Early Childhood Curriculum Development
Unit 2: Early Childhood Curriculum Content and Context (Part 2) · 4 hours
Identify sources of curriculum content.. List and discuss appropriate preschool curriculum content.. Complete Activity..
- Week 12Module 3: Content and Context in Early Childhood Curriculum Development
Unit 3: Pre-School Curriculum Evaluation · 4 hours
Explain the term pre-school curriculum evaluation.. List and discuss the pre-school curriculum evaluation guide.. Complete Activity..
- Week 13Module 3: Content and Context in Early Childhood Curriculum Development
Unit 4: Introduction to Nigerian Early Childhood Education Curriculum · 4 hours
Discuss the nature and structure of Integrated Early Childhood Development Curriculum (IECDC).. Explain skills required of Nigerian curriculum implementers.. Complete Activity XII..
Unit 5: Learning Domains in Pre-Primary and Primary School · 4 hours
Identify domains of learning in early childhood education.. Analyze levels of the domains.. Differentiate between learning and developmental domains.. Complete Activity XIII..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking curriculum models (Units 6-7) to their theoretical foundations (Units 1-5).
- Practice applying the curriculum evaluation checklist (Unit 11) to sample ECE programs.
- Review the key components of the Nigerian ECE curriculum (Unit 12) and its implementation.
- Focus on understanding the relationships between aims, goals, and objectives (Unit 2).
- Prepare examples illustrating the different learning domains (Unit 13) and their application in ECE.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ECE230 about?
This course introduces the dynamics of curriculum development in Early Childhood Education (ECE). It explores various notions and approaches to curriculum development, emphasizing the role of the teacher, the content, and the context of early childhood curriculum. Evaluation models and quality indicators necessary for early childhood education are also discussed, fostering an interest in improving the National Curriculum for ECE in Nigeria.
How many units does ECE230 have?
ECE230, "Introduction To Early Childhood Education Curriculum Development", has 13 units across 3 modules, over 95 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ECE230?
ECE230 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is ECE230 hard?
ECE230 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ECE230 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is ECE230 assessed?
ECE230 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ECE230?
Early Childhood Educator, Curriculum Developer, Education Consultant, School Administrator and Policy Maker.