Question

What is a program philosophy and why is it important?

Answer 1

Philosophy is the study of the principles underlying conduct, thought, and the nature of the universe. It will guide your actions, improve your professional practice and help you explain the value and contributions of physical education, exercise science, and sport programs to the lives of individuals and to society.

Program Philosophy and Curriculum :-

The center that provides a developmentally-based program in an environment designed especially for young children.

Purpose and importance :-

It works to develop caring, respectful, and responsive relationships with children from infancy through preschool by partnering with families to support a child’s growth and development.

Respect for each child’s individualized pattern and timing of growth, as well as individual personality, learning style, interests, culture, logic and family background are central to the fabric of daily interactions and the direction the curriculum follows.

The staff support each child’s disposition to learn while (1) facilitating their learning and (2) fostering competencies in all domains, including intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.

It values the interaction between the individual and environment, seeing it as the basis for more complex learning and growth. Children come to own newfound understanding and knowledge when it is integrated into their daily experiences and existing paradigms in active and meaningful ways. This social constructivist philosophy forms the basis for the curriculum and emphasis on all aspects of the environment.

The schedule and space is structured to allow children to pace themselves and select activities based on their individual needs. Knowledge is not given to children; they learn through playful and meaningful interactions with materials and people. This means that each child processes experiences uniquely. Teachers adapt and plan curriculum in response to this dynamic character of learning for young children