ALMA ST. ALBURY 2640

(P.O. BOX 445)

PH. (02)60212050

FAX (02)60234527

info@alburypreschool.com.au

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

The program recognizes that:  

Every child is a unique person, with their own interests, learning style, growth timetable, and culture.  When given the time, space, and opportunity to interact in a meaningful environment, a child can construct new ideas and link them to existing knowledge.     

AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT:  

1. SELF CONCEPT, CONFIDENCE, SELF ESTEEM & INDEPENDENCE
2. COMMUNICATION & LITERACY
3. CREATIVITY, DRAMATIC PLAY & MUSIC
4. CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING
5. CULTURAL AWARENESS
6. ENVIRONMENTAL UNDERSTANDINGS
7. HEALTH & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
8. TECHNOLOGY & NUMERACY
9. SCIENCE
10. SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL   

All the AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT are seen as equally important and interlinked. All activities will draw aspects from more than one AREA OF DEVELOPMENT. The planned classroom activities are based on observation of the children and relate to their interests, needs and skills and are developmentally appropriate.  

The children are viewed as capable, independent learners who come to preschool with an abundance of skill, knowledge and understandings. The program is planned around their interests and experiences, building on their skills and recognizing their capabilities. The program is dynamic and ever changing, challenging, fulfilling and interesting.  

THE PROGRAM:  

Is valid in itself, not simply a preparation for the next stage of learning and development  

Focuses on the whole child, acknowledging that social, emotional, physical, intellectual, aesthetic and moral development are inter- related.

  Is holistic rather than compartmentalised into separate subject areas.  

Values the role of intrinsic motivation in effective learning, therefore activities that are provided are capable of engaging the interest of children and are appropriate to the development of children.  

Promotes effective learning of child initiated, child educated and adult facilitated learning.  

Emphasises autonomy and the development of self- esteem and self discipline.  

Has a balance of indoor and outdoor activities that can be freely chosen and are easily accessible to the child.

  Involves play and other first hand active learning experiences for children.

   Recognises that the significant adults with whom the child relates are of central importance in planning, implementation and evaluation.

  Promotes interaction amongst children, and between children, teachers, carers and adults.   

Is accessible to all learners by being inclusive of race, gender, cultural background, socio-economic status, religious belief, age, physical or intellectual characteristics.  

Actively promotes cultural identity including home language maintenance.

  Is flexible and responsive to the changing needs of individual learners, groups and society.  

Promotes values, attitudes and expectations necessary for life long learning.  

Is regularly evaluated by all stake holders and renewed.  

Incorporates research findings, Government and system requirements and is consistent with the AECA code of ethics.  

The learning environment is unhurried and aims to facilitate each child's learning while resisting the inclination to increase academic pressures. Children are extended and learning is supported but never to the point where they will feel frustrated or that they have failed.
• The children must feel safe, secure, and accepted and trust completely the adults they interact with during the day.
• Children will develop and expand the areas of self worth and social competence. They will gain confidence in their abilities because their learning will be meaningful and successful.
• Children will be given the opportunity to increase their knowledge through meaningful experiences which are relevant to their interests and development.
• Children will be supported to reach their full potential.
• Children will develop responsibility for their immediate and personal environment as well as their community.
• The content of the curriculum will be relevant, engaging and meaningful to the children and be developed by both the teacher and the children.
• Curriculum objectives will respect each child's individuality, and be realistic and attainable according to each child's intellectual, emotional and physical abilities.
• Children will develop and expand their ability to express, represent, and understand thoughts, feelings and experiences of self and others.
• Children will develop and expand their ability to make decisions and solve problems.

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