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As a demonstration program, we model respect for our teachers as professional decision makers (Jaruszewicz & White, in press)1 . Each teacher interprets and acts out our philosophy in unique ways that are soundly grounded in developmental research. We value, include, and integrate elements from curricula approved for use in South Carolina public schools (High Scope, Montessori, Creative Curriculum). Our teachers are also interested in and influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, using emergent project work as the primary means for conducting topical investigations.
We feel a responsibility as leaders in the Lowcountry early childhood community and as part of the EHHP to support, document, articulate, and share with others how children in our program acquire the concepts and skills defined in the South Carolina Early Learning Standards (pdf). Therefore, one of our on-going research interests includes exploring the use of digital media to document and visually represent the learning process at ECDC and to provide up-to-date information about our curriculum activities by sharing our project documentation (see Research & Publications page for links to publications).
Documentations
The Snake Encounter & The Twenty-Four Foot Python (pdf)
The Big and Scary Pumpkin (pdf)
The Caves at ECDC (pdf)
Celebrating Folk Arts (pdf)
Culture Study (pdf)
Seashell Books (Two Year Old Class)
Very Hungry Caterpillar (pdf)
I Spy (Environmental Print) (pdf)
Sunflower Books (Three Year Old Class)
Train Photostory (Windows Media)
Our Color Book (pdf)
Butterfly Books (Four Year Olds & Kindergarten)
1 Jaruszewicz, C. & White, M.J. (in press). The teachergarten: creating an environment conducive to meaningful professional growth.. Early Childhood Education Journal.
2 Silverstein, S. (1981). "The Twenty-Four Foot Python." A light in the attic. New York: Harper Collins.