The prospect of a world full of selfish and self-centered
inhabitants is a frightening one indeed. However, as we critically reflect on
the language used in early years curriculum documents, we wonder if the
discourses of child-centeredness that pervade our curricula put children at
risk of developing into such individuals. What might a discourse of
child-centeredness in our curricula be perpetuating in children and how they
understand themselves and their place within the world? Further, what does a
child-centered curriculum mean for who we are as teachers?
Briefly
speaking, child-centered curricula is an approach that encourages
learners/ students to take learning on their own hands, as opposed to being
prompted by a teacher. Whereas children take responsibility for making choices
about what they learn and explore. Teachers listen for cues and watch interests
develop to create an appropriate curriculum for each individual.
The importance of such kind is stated in the child’s holistic development. It will enable the
child to make decisions and solve problems. In addition, it allows the child to
develop confidently and independently. It also works on the enhancing the
self-esteem of a child where he can feel comfortable with who they are.
Finally the principles for
selecting the content of a certain curriculum that are based on organizing the learning contents, the
curriculum organizer must take into consideration the principles on balance,
articulation, sequence, integration, continuity
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