educational philosophies

Educational philosophies

child development

Maria Montessori

Italy (1870-1952)

Poll

Are you familiar with Montessori?

• kind of heard of it

• never heard of it

• yes I am familiar with it

Montessori Education

• A child-centred learning framework that incorporates holistic learning outcomes tailored to each individual child’s developmental needs and interests. Based on 5 principles;

• Practical Life

• Sensorial

• Mathematics

• Language

• Culture

Montessori in practice

• Real and natural resources

• Focus on independence and choice

• Children are capable

• Routine and order supports independent learning

Open Ended

What examples of Montessori have you seen in settings?

Poll

Would you like to work in a Montessori setting?

• yes

• no

• maybe

Te Whariki

First introduced 1996

Poll

Have you heard of Te Whariki?

• no it's new to me

• yes I have

Te Whāriki

Te Whāriki is the New Zealand early childhood education curriculum underpinned by a vision for children who are competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.

Te Whariki Principles

1. Empowerment

The early childhood curriculum empowers the child to learn and grow.

2. Holistic Development

The early childhood curriculum reflects the holistic way children learn and grow.

3. Family and Community

The wider world of family and community is an integral part of the early childhood curriculum.

4. Relationships

Children learn through responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places, and things.

Strands and Associated Goals

• wellbeing

• belonging

• contribution

• communication

• exploration

Open Ended

What culture and heritage examples are relevant to children in your settings?

Te Whariki in practice

learning outdoors

music

emotional environment

natural resources

independence

messy play

Open Ended

What activities have you been involved with at placement, that reflect the Te Whariki principles?

Poll

Would you like to work in New Zealand in a Te Whariki setting?

• pack my bags!

• maybe one day

• hmmm not for me

High Scope

Established 1962 USA

Poll

Are you familiar with High Scope?

• hmmm maybe if you explain it I might recognise it

• no, it's another new one

• yes I am aware of it

History of High Scope

In 1962, the Perry Preschool Project began in Michigan USA the project studied the impact of high-quality early education on 123 black children with risk factors of failing in school. The HighScope Educational Research Foundation was established in 1970. The name “HighScope” reflects the high purposes and far-reaching mission.

Plan, do, review

The heart of the HighScope daily routine is the plan‐do‐review sequence, in which children make choices about what they will do, carry out their ideas, and reflect on their activities with adults and peers.  We call these parts of the day planning time, work time, and recall time.  By participating in the plan‐do‐review process, children gain confidence as thinkers, problem‐solvers, and decision makers.  They learn how to act with intention and reflect on the consequences of their actions.  These are abilities that will serve them well in school and throughout their lives.

Open Ended

Have you seen the approach of plan, do, review in settings? Give an example...

School readiness

High Scope focusses on dimensions of school readiness;

*approaches to learning,

*language, literacy & communication,

*social & emotional development,

*physical development & health and well‐being

*arts and sciences. 

Poll

Would you like to work in a High Scope setting?

• Yes I love that structure!

• No it's not for me

• Maybe?

Multiple Select

Which philosophy is focussed on 'real work' for children

• montessori

• high scope

• te whariki

Multiple Select

Which model is focussed on wellbeing?

• te whariki

• montessori

• high scope

Multiple Select

which model follows the plan, do & review approach

• te whariki

• montessori

• high scope

task

make notes on each educational philosophy and reflect on elements of this that you have observed in setting...