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Emergent Curriculum
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Emergent curriculum in the Primary classroom
By carol anne wien
Kymberlee Haskins
EDUU 609
- The author describes emergent curriculum in the primary classroom
- Emergent curriculum is where, "teachers plan in response to the groups interests and concerns, and curriculum expands into genuine inquiry as children and teachers together become participatory co-learners who attempt to understand some aspect of real-life" (Wien, 2008, p.1).
- This book includes nine stories from real-life teachers and principals with their own experience of using emergent curriculum in the classroom.
Summary
"The class is so excited. It's like a birthday party in here." -Grade 1 boy in noula berdoussis' class
How
How do we get students to be so excited about learning, that they feel as if they are going to a birthday party?
Emergent curriculum!
emergent curriculum
"Emergent Curriculum is a way of planning curriculum that is based on the children's interest and passion at a certain point in time. Children thrive and learn best when their interests are captured. Learning occurs naturally."
the reggio emilia approach
The reggio emilia approach
Expansive values
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Expansive ideas
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Expansive practices
- Recreating our own learning, as well as teaching practices, using student's ideas as a reference
- Take a more constructive approach
- Children are capable and resourceful in their own experiences
Framework of Five
Framework of five
What is it?
Teacher Research: Listening to the students interests and understanding what their motivation is.
Participatory Structures of Democracy: Giving students freedom to choose their activity and work together in groups
Discipline of Self-Regulating Groups: By developing their own group and taking action, students have a shared purpose and learn self-discipline.
Creativity of Design Work: The creative process drives students ti find a solution to the problem.
Windhorse Effect: The excitement that comes from this emergent curriculum that creates a positive learning environment (the birthday party!)
Takeaway
When we put the interests of our students first, learning becomes fun! Everyday becomes like a party!
Reference
References
Wien, C., 2008. Emergent Curriculum In The Primary Classroom. New York: Teachers College Press.