Susan Hart

Development of A Preschool Program   High School Elective – Child Development II� 9-12 Graders � Topics Addressed: All Aspects of �

Development, Child Care & Lesson Planning Length of lesson: 14 days including at least �

5 in the MAC Lab

Web 2.0 Tools Used:� �del.icio.us �Searchme.com (beta)

Students will apply knowledge learned of the developmental stages of a preschooler in the development of a preschool program. They are to design a curriculum that will help the preschoolers develop physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.

—Culmination of student’s participation in local preschool program

—In place of final exam – true assessment of all knowledge learned about preschoolers and preschool program

Students will develop their own preschool program for their final project in Child Development II.

Students will also write a themed lesson plan

Project can be done in Word or as a PowerPoint Presentation

Program must include assigned activities

Project must be done using technology!!!

Timeline – Day OneTeacher will hand out completed projects from

previous classes for visual understandingTeacher will hand out Preschool Activity Check

List with requirementsRequirements will be discussed for

understanding of project Introduction to Web 2.0 tools –

del.icio.us Searchme.com

Students will be told that there are additional resources on teacher’s Eboard site

Day Two (in MAC lab) Students will be directed to teachers’ page on

the social bookmarking site del.icio.us Teacher has listed some resources for the

project and as students find others they will be added to site.

Students will be told they need to have 3-5 resources and 3 must be their own.

Students will also be shown teacher developed webquest for the project with additional resources and description and procedure for portfolio.

Students will begin project using the activity handout provided

Students will continue working on project until completion

Teacher will help students with their portfolios

Teacher will collect check lists each day to check on student progress

If necessary, more time in the computer lab will be booked so that students can complete their portfolios in school

Students will be given the necessary tools to complete the samples assigned with the project

Students will use crayons, markers, glitter, construction paper, scissors, etc. to construct sample name tags & art projects for portfolio

Teacher will review with students previous unit on writing a lesson plan

Students will review sample lesson plans previously done in class in collaboration groups as a guide

Students will write their own lesson plan using the research done in the computer lab

Lesson plan is to be based on a pre-school activity center or a theme (Spring, President’s Day,etc.)

Lesson is to be turned in on final due date chose by teacher (approximately 3 days later)

Student presentation of Portfolio & Lesson Plan

KNOWLEDGE Students work will show prior knowledge

gained in class Students work will show mastery of the

topics of child development and preschoolers

Students success at having mastered the information will be evident upon completion of their portfolio and the tasks given

COMPREHENSION Evident when students will have

translated knowledge into new context (portfolio)

Students will have to interpret information found and compare and contrast it for use in portfolio

 APPLICATION Students will apply prior knowledge to

new situation

Pre-school Activity Handout Checklist Completed Portfolio Themed preschool Lesson Plan Completed Preschooler observation

forms from preschool visits Different tasks support different

learning styles and levels Rubric

Internet research of preschools and preschool development enhances student’s learning by being active participants in the learning process.

Students use of web 2.0 tools such as del.icio.us and Searchme.com (beta) encourages effective student use of technology

Students are involved in the decision making process as they can choose to do their project in Word or as a PowerPoint Presentation

Technology used is appropriate for high school students

Teacher Computer Internet Projector for PowerPoint Presentations

Students Computer Printer Internet Web 2.0 tools - del.icio.us & Searchme.com

(beta) PowerPoint

Reserve time in computer lab Teach unit on lesson plan writing Copy handouts –

Preschool Activity Center Assignment Checklist Lesson Plan Outline Rubric Preschooler Observation For Did Internet search on Searchme.com to

determine ease of use (EASY!) Posted Child Development Project resources to

del.icio.us Arrange for use of projector on

presentation day

Standard 1 – Students can provide a safe and nurturing environment for themselves and others.Students understand the stages of Child

Development and apply this knowledge to activities designed to enrich the physical, social, mental, and emotional development of a young child.

This is evident when students plan a daily program of balanced activity for preschoolers based on knowledge and understanding of patterns of child growth and development.

Standard 2 Students will know the basic principles

of home and community safety. They can provide a safe and nurturing environment for themselves and others.Students demonstrate the principles of safe

and healthy child careThis is evident when students:

Describe the normal ranges of differences among children the same age and respond appropriately to the different abilities

Appropriately interact with younger children entrusted to their care

1. Creativity and Innovation- Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products using technology. A. apply existing knowledge to generate new

ideas, products or processes. B. create original works as a means of personal

or group expression 2. Communication & Collaboration-

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others Interact, collaborate and publish with peers,

experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

3. Research and Information Fluency- Students apply tools to gather, evaluate and use information. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and

ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on appropriateness to specific tasks

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and

significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution

or complete a project

5. Digital Citizenship -Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: A.advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use

of information and technology B.demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong

learning. C.exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts - Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems.b. select and use applications effectively and

productively.c. troubleshoot systems and applications.d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new

technologies.

http://www.preschooleducation.com http://home.earthlink.net/~stcarr/presch

ool.html http://eev3.liu.edu/hh0608/sh/Webquest del.icio.us http://beta.searchme.com http://www.uen.org/curriculum/corelessonpl

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