CD 54: Curriculum Calendar Summer 2018

The following calendar is intended only as a guide. An attempt will be made to cover the topics below, while
keeping in mind the interest, level of knowledge and culture of the specific class.

July 2 Week 1: Class orientation: Ice breaker Instructor: Zana Wikes

Classroom culture: Walk –a-Bout
Observation

July 4 HOLIDAY

Read Handbook

July 9 Week 2: Curriculum what is it? Activity

Curriculum and the Role of Philosophy. Activity
Developing individual and group philosophy.

Activity Planning
Webbing
Activities: Creative Arts

July 11 Teacher’s Role

Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
Routines & Schedules
Review activity plans
Assignment due: Personal (15 points)
Group Philosophy (15 points)
Activities: Literature & Language

July 16 Week 3 : Child

Guiding Child Behavior Group Project: Forming Groups
Activities: Science

July 18 Week 3 : Environment

ECERS & Checklist Assignment due: Observation
Activities: Math

July 23 Week 4: Student Activities Assignment due: DAP Activity (30 points)

July 25 Week 4 : Student Activities Group Planning session

July 30 Week 5: Exam Assignment due: Environment Design

Portfolio Workshop Group planning session

August 1 Week 5: Group Presentation Presentations 4 Groups

August 6 Week 6 : Group Presentations Presentations 3 Groups

August 8 Week 6: Portfolio Review

NOTE: Attendance, participation, and clean up is mandatory for all students.