Sunday, September 26, 2010

Elementary School Curriculum Design

  It is believed that 2/3rds of a human being’s intellect is formed in the initial years of life. The years of elementary education are truly the magical years of a child’s life that can either make or mar the child’s personality. The foundation of 
The school authorities and the facilitators who have taken upon the responsibility of nurturing children through these formative years should definitely be clear with their objectives. The curriculum at the elementary level should be designed in such a way that all realms of child learning are tapped to the best potential.

   Before commencing with the development of the curriculum, gain an insight to the curriculum of the elementary school of the state concerned. Also, some research on the available packages of elementary school curriculum designed by famous companies such as Sonlight, A Beka Book and Time4Learning may prove beneficial in providing a broad framework to design your own curriculum. Once the outline of the syllabus is structured, it would be wise to identify the amount of knowledge to be imparted in each subject at every grade level. Once these goals are set, it becomes easier to incorporate the right kind of subject matter.
   The Internet can furnish plethora of information and matter with respect to the activities, work sheets, textbooks and lesson plans on any subject. Through websites such as Educational Activities, Inc. Learning Planet and Fun School, you may take your pick and order for your requirements. Such material not only aids in supplementing the regular curriculum for better clarity on the subject but also makes learning fun.

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