Investigation in
Science helps children to:
- predict outcomes
- make plans and carry them out
- develop new understandings
- explore ideas and experiment first hand
- explain observations
- figure out how things work
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Dramatic play allows
children to:
- explore their knowledge of adult rolesapply
academic skills purposefully
- collaborate with others
- share and negotiate ideas
- develop confidence in self expression
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Field experiences:
- involve the community in their learning
- see interesting places first hand
- collect information
- learn about people at work
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Language and literacy:
- a home reading program recognizes the significant
role parents have in children's language learning
- children will be given an effective range of
strategies for reading
- writing and oral language are seen as important
components of language learning
- experience with a range of children's literature
and information books
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Muticulturalism and Social
Studies:
- we appreciate the rich diversity of cultures
within Alberta
- through literature, art, music and food we
appreciate traditions and ceremonies
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Math and Logic:
- a focus on problem solving
- use of manipulative materials
- instruction in meaningful contexts
- skills applied with a purpose
- opportunities to practice
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Dissemination of information:
- we aim to make the processes of children's
learning visible
- we document the role of the adult and child in
the learning process through work samples,
pictures, photographs, text and diagrams
- we share our understanding with families,
students, teachers, and professionals interested
in knowing more about young children
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Integration of Fine Arts:
- a special music program is offered by the Faculty
of Education music staff
- drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking are
integral parts of our program
- role play and creative dance help children
personalize their understanding
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Integration of children with
special needs:
- we believe in inclusive education
- we have well qualified staff who will provide
support for these special children
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Environmental awareness:
- the children learn how to take responsible care
of their environment
- we have an environmentally friendly classroom
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Small group work:
- provides instruction for different learning
styles
- facilitates discussion and exchange of ideas
- recognizes the value of social interaction in
learning
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