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The
Image of the Child
Children are viewed as competent, curious, full of knowledge, potential,
and interested in connecting to the world around them.
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Many
Languages
Children act of a variety of materials: clay, wire, drawing media, paper
and so on. They learn the ABC's of each material which they use to express
their ideas, theories and feelings about the world in which they live. |
Teachers
as Partners
Teachers are viewed as facilitators of children's learning experiences.
As partners, they listen, document, challenge, and organize children's
learning in a collaborative relationship with other colleagues. |
The
Three Subjects of Education
Children, parents and teachers have rights; the right to safety, care and
welfare, the right to be involved and the right to grow professionally. |
An
Emergent Learning Process
Ideas are shared, work is exchanged and opportunities are created to extend
and build upon theories that are uncovered. In this way of working, projects
may occur which last days or months. |
Collaboration
and Interaction
Children, parent and teacher collaboration and interaction at all levels
makes everything possible. |
The
Role of Parents
Parents are an essential component of the school. They are an active part
of their children's learning experiences and help to ensure the welfare
of all the children in the school. |
Documentation
The learning process between children and teachers is captured, made visible
and then shared in order to support wondering, researching and learning
among teachers and children. |
The
Role of the Environment
Through the conscious use of space, color, light, displays of children's
work, and attention to nature and detail, the environment serves as another
teacher. |
Time
Time is influenced by the interests and activities that the children bring
to life within the school. This in turn impacts schedules, groupings
and routines. |
