1. Demographic
1.1. Prep to 4
1.1.1. About 4 or 5 years old
2. Theories
2.1. Constructivism
2.1.1. Piaget and Vygotsky
2.1.2. Individuals constructs their own understanding
2.1.3. Use practical activities
2.2. Inquiry Learning
2.2.1. Based on students questions
2.2.2. Student initiated questioning
2.2.2.1. Induction
2.2.2.2. Deduction
2.2.2.3. Negotiation
2.2.3. Students learn what they are engaged in
2.2.4. 4 Stages
2.2.4.1. 1. Engagement and tuning in
2.2.4.2. 2. Determining directions and organising
2.2.4.3. 3. Finding out and sorting out
2.2.4.4. 4. Taking action and reflection
2.2.5. Classroom Activity
2.2.5.1. Big Ideas
2.2.5.1.1. Discovery of world around them
2.2.5.2. Essential Questions
2.2.5.2.1. How do I interpret the world around me
2.2.5.2.2. How can I use my senses to discover the world?
2.2.5.3. Container Concepts
2.2.5.3.1. Super Heroes
2.2.5.3.2. Concepts
2.2.5.4. Understandings and Throughlines
2.2.5.4.1. Interpreting the world
2.3. Reggio Emilia
2.3.1. Based on respect, responsibility and community
2.3.2. Student directed
2.3.3. Teacher as co-learner and collaborator
2.3.3.1. Plan learning based on student interests
2.3.3.2. Often confusion, allowing mistakes to happen, not having an end in sight
3. Integrated Program
3.1. Student and teachers interests
3.2. What resources will you need
3.3. Does it incorporate literacy and numeracy
4. Reading Activity
4.1. Dr Seuss - The Lorax
5. VELS
5.1. Intended Learning Outcomes
5.1.1. Level 1
5.1.2. Level 2
5.1.3. Level 3
5.1.3.1. HPE
5.1.3.1.1. Perform a broad range of motor skills
5.1.3.2. Interpersonal
5.1.3.2.1. Respect for others
5.1.3.2.2. Maintain friendships
5.1.3.3. Personal Learning
5.1.3.3.1. Develop strategies to develop their own learning
5.1.3.4. Civics and Citizenship
5.2. Connections
5.2.1. Level 1
5.2.2. Level 2
5.2.3. Level 3
5.2.3.1. HPE + Interpersonal Development
5.2.3.2. Civics and Citizenship + Interpersonal Development
5.3. Strands
5.3.1. Domains
5.3.1.1. Dimension
5.3.1.1.1. Standards for each dimension
6. Transition
6.1. Prep to School
6.1.1. Can contact pre school to find out information about students