Video tape # 1
Video title: Literacy lesson first grade
Date of observation;
Video duration; 20: 34
Program type: Private
Teaching staff total observed; one male one female
Children total observed; seven kindergarteners
Educational approach
There is a specific theory based philosophy from when it comes to approaching the curriculum from the video. The philosophy from the video is play based philosophy, this approach to the curriculum involves playing and learning at the same time. Children are taught to think creatively so that they can keep up with the ever changing world (Robertson, et al., 2008). The use of this philosophy has been evidenced by availability of various play, materials in the class room, the pupils have writing tools and material. This video has not evidenced family engagement since the scenes from this video are only of the teachers and the students in class.
Mission and Vision; not stated
Education philosophy; play based philosophy
Curriculum approach; DLM Early Childhood Express
Family engagement; None
Video tape #2
Video title: Head start- Build a Family. Build a community
Date of observation; 12th August 2019
Video duration; 15: 34
Program type: Public
Teaching staff total observed; over ten teachers both male and female
Children total observed; 5 toddlers, 12 infants.
Educational approach
This video also has a philosophy that is used to teach the curriculum in the various classrooms that are shown in the video. The philosophy used to deliver the curriculum is play based, for the same reasons such as those of video # 1. Children are seen playing outside with toys and there are play toys in the classrooms. There are art materials in the class room. Family engagement is very much visible in this video. Families that are engaged in the curriculum and they are up to date with what their children are learning so that they can help them continue learning at home. There are family programs that include the infants, teachers and the students.
Mission and Vision; give children without economic advantages a head start at success and we will create a stronger community. It is much more than child care.
Educational philosophy; play based philosophy
Curriculum approach; DLM Early Childhood Express and creative curriculum for infants and toddlers.
Family engagement; present
References
Robertson, N., Morrissey, M. A., & Rouse, E., (2018). Play-based learning can set your child up for success at school and beyond. Retrieved from; http://theconversation.com/play- based-learning-can-set-your-child-up-for-success-at-school-and-beyond-91393
