WS109 Workshop: My Rollercoaster Journey with the Emergent Curriculum

Name: Elyster Hansen

Workshop: My Rollercoaster Journey with the Emergent Curriculum

Language of presentation: English (without simultaneous interpretation)

Code: WS109

Subject: Early Childhood Education, The Emergent Curriculum

Year: Early Childhood Education K2-K4

School: YCIS Shanghai Puxi ECE 

Theme: Enhance teacher understanding of emergent curriculum

60 minutes

Abstract: Shifting from a more teacher-directed learning focus approach focusing on a structured thematic approach to teaching in an ECE Emergent Curriculum has presented many challenges and beautiful moments for learning for both children and teachers. I have questioned previous and current approaches, reflected on my past and current teaching and learning outcomes, and taken baby steps towards fully emerging in the YCIS ECE approach. I have had days where I felt victorious as I followed the curriculum and observed the development of the children in my class. Yet, some days, I have gone back to contemplate how I had fallen prey to my previous way of thinking; I then adjusted and prepared myself for another day of continuous learning. 

“The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration, our growth is limited by our perspectives.” Robert John Meehan

In this presentation, I will share my high and low moments. The steps I have taken to adjust to the Emergent Curriculum. How I have interpreted the support I receive so I can learn and adapt whilst still maintaining my unique way of making an impact in Education.

姓名：Elyster Hansen

工作坊：我与新兴课程的过山车式的旅程

演讲语言：英语（不提供同传）

编号：WS109

科目：幼儿教育，新兴课程

年级：幼儿教育 K2-K4

校区：上海耀中浦西幼教

主题：加强教师对新兴课程的理解

时限60分钟

摘要：从以教师为主导的学习方式转变为以结构化的主题教学为重点的幼教新兴课程，为儿童和教师带来了许多挑战和美丽的学习时刻。我对以前和现在的方法提出质疑，反思我过去和现在的教学和学习成果，并在耀中国际学校的幼教方法中迈出了小步。我曾有过这样的日子，当我按照课程要求，观察班上孩子的发展时，我感到很满足。然而，有些时候，我又回过头来思考自己是如何被以前的思维方式所迷惑的；然后我调整了自己，为新一天的持续学习做好准备。

"所有教师拥有的最宝贵的资源是彼此。没有合作，我们的成长就会受到我们的观点的限制"。Robert John Meehan

在这个演讲中，我将分享我的高潮和低谷时刻。我为适应新兴课程所采取的步骤。我如何解释我所得到的支持，以便我能够学习和适应，同时仍然保持我在教育领域产生影响的独特方式。