The Emergent Curriculum: Moving from Theory to Practice

The Emergent Curriculum

Using an emergent curriculum, we follow the children’s genuine curiosity. This curiosity arises from children’s play in a natural way. Our expertise and knowledge of the child, parental input and curriculum goals also guide us.

This highly-practical course focuses on the emergent curriculum using case studies, examples and reflective practice exercises for individuals or groups of educators.

What is Covered in Emergent Curriculum: Moving from Theory to Practice?

• Do Schools Kill Creativity: Reflective Exercise
• Understanding the Emergent Curriculum
• Key Characteristics of an Emergent Curriculum 
• Case Study: Ayooluwa and the Butterfly
• The 5 Step Emergent Curriculum Framework
• Guiding Play-Based Learning
• Encouraging Parental Partnerships
• The Use of Technology in Documentation and Parent Communication
• Implementation and Benefits of the Emergent Curriculum
• Avoiding Pitfalls When Implementing the Emergent Curriculum
• 100 Languages of Children: Loris Malaguzzi