Diploma in Curriculum Planning
Duration - 9 months
Who can Enroll
Our teacher training course is designed for individuals who aspire to become teachers or who wish to enhance their teaching skills. This includes:
- Early Years Educators (Ecced, Pre-Primary, NTT)
- School Leaders / Preschool Centre-Heads and Co-ordinators
- Preschool Owners
- Experienced teachers seeking professional development opportunities.
Our courses are tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, regardless of prior experience or educational background.
Objective of the Course
The objective for a curriculum planning course for preschool teachers can vary depending on the specific needs and goals of the course. However, some possible objectives could be:
- To create developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
- To integrate play-based learning into the curriculum to enhance learning.
- To differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with special needs and English language learners.
- To understand how to assess young children’s learning and use that data to adjust instruction and curriculum.
- To understand how to communicate effectively with parents and families about the curriculum and their child’s learning.
- To help preschool teachers understand how to create a safe and inclusive learning environment that fosters social-emotional development.
- To provide preschool teachers with opportunities to practice and receive feedback on their curriculum planning and instructional strategies.
Overall, the objective of a curriculum planning course for preschool teachers should be to help them create developmentally appropriate, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for young children by developing a deep understanding of child development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices that are specific to the early childhood years.
Principles of Preschool Management
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP):
- Align curriculum with preschoolers’ developmental needs and interests.
- Ensure age-appropriate content, considering physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.
- Play-Based Learning:
- Emphasize play as a core component of young children’s education.
- Include play-based activities that enhance learning and development.
- Integrated Curriculum:
- Create a cohesive learning experience by merging subject areas.
- Foster explicit subject connections and encourage cross-curricular learning.
- Learning through Exploration:
- Foster preschoolers’ natural curiosity through hands-on experiences.
- Encourage exploration, discovery, and the pursuit of individual interests.
- Child-Centered Approach:
- Tailor curriculum to meet each child’s unique needs and interests.
- Maintain flexibility to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Facilitate collaboration and communication among teachers, parents, and children.
- Build shared understanding of curriculum and involve parents in their children’s learning.
- Assessment and Evaluation:
- Implement ongoing assessment and evaluation to guide instruction and curriculum planning.
- Utilize developmentally appropriate assessments to support individualized instruction and children’s development.
Overall, the principles of curriculum planning for a preschool should be grounded in an understanding of young children’s development and the importance of play-based learning, with a focus on individual
Course Content
- The importance of curriculum planning in early childhood education
- Developmentally appropriate practices in curriculum planning
- Designing curriculum frameworks
- Planning and implementing curriculum goals and objectives
- Creating lesson plans and activities that align with curriculum goals
- Assessment strategies and techniques for evaluating curriculum effectiveness
- Incorporating play-based learning into curriculum planning
- Creating inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners
- Reflective practice and continuous improvement in curriculum planning and implementation.
Practical
- Develop a year-long curriculum for Playgroup, Nursery, Junior Kindergarten (Jr.Kg), and Senior Kindergarten (Sr.Kg).
- Prepare a syllabus tailored to each class.
- Strategize for events and special days within the curriculum.
- Generate creative ideas and brainstorm bulletin board concepts.
- Conduct research by meeting with two preschool educators in the field. Create a comprehensive study covering their teaching approaches, curriculum overview, effectiveness, practicality, challenges faced, and areas of improvement in curriculum planning.
Programme Highlights
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Understanding child development and learning theories
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Creating goals and objectives for a preschool curriculum
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Designing developmentally appropriate activities that promote learning and development in all areas (social, emotional, cognitive, physical)
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Adapting activities for diverse learners and children with special needs
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Incorporating play-based learning activities and sensory experiences into the curriculum
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Designing a daily schedule and routine that is predictable and consistent for young children
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Implementing strategies to promote language and literacy development
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Assessing children’s learning and development to inform curriculum planning and individualize instruction
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Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families to support children’s learning and development
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Collaborating with colleagues to ensure a coherent and cohesive curriculum across classrooms and age groups
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Reflecting on and evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum and making necessary revisions
Career Opportunties
Preschool teachers who specialize in curriculum planning may pursue a variety of career paths, including:
- Curriculum Coordinator: This position involves working with other educators and administrators to develop and implement curriculum across multiple classrooms or schools.
- Educational Consultant: Consultants work with schools and organizations to develop and evaluate curriculum, as well as provide training and support to teachers.
- Instructional Designer: Instructional designers create learning materials and assessments that align with specific educational goals and objectives.
- Early Childhood Program Director: Directors oversee the operations of preschool programs, including curriculum development, teacher training, and budget management.
- Professional Development Coordinator: Professionals in this role design and facilitate training sessions and workshops for educators, including those related to curriculum planning and development.
- Assessment Coordinator: Assessment coordinators are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of curriculum and ensuring that it meets state and federal standards.
- Curriculum Writer: Curriculum writers design and create educational materials, including lesson plans, activities, and assessments.