Contribution by Teaching Experts
Why is the curriculum sequenced? Sequencing the curriculum is all about knowing that what our pupils learn each year builds on what went before. It is not about teaching things in order but rather planning topics so that we are carefully considering what we expect our pupils to know and the things they need to … Read More “Sequence of the curriculum.” »
What is a scope and sequence? A scope and sequence are a summary of what is to be taught, the sequence in which it will be taught and the syllabus outcomes that may be addressed in the intended learning. Why do we need scope and sequence documents? Scope and sequences form part of the ongoing … Read More “knowledge of scope and sequence of the curriculum.” »
Diverse Learners – Children who have special physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive or linguistic needs or whose primary learning modality is visual, auditory, tactile or kinesthetic, who may require an adaptation in the environment, interaction or curriculum in order to succeed in their program. Diverse learners include children and students of all abilities from racially, ethnically, culturally, … Read More “knowledge of learner diversity.” »
The eight stages of human development- Erikson Erik Homburger Erikson (1902-94) was a German-American developmental psychologist known for his theory on psychological development of human beings. Trust vs Mistrust (0-18 months):This is the first stage of human development. The child builds trust in this stage. Infants develop based upon the quality their caregivers give them … Read More “knowledge of developmental stages-Erikson” »
Cognitive Development-Jean Piaget Jean Piaget developed the theory of cognitive development. Piaget’s theory is widely used in education programs to prepare teachers to instruct students in developmentally appropriate ways. The theory is based on four stages: Sensorimotor (birth to 2 years old), — In the sensorimotor stage children learn object permanence, which is the understanding … Read More “Knowledge of Developmental Stages-Jean Piaget” »