Purpose of the Document -- Structure of the Document -- Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings -- The Role of Play in Early Childhood Settings -- Foundation Areas of Learning Statements -- Principal Foundation Area: Self-Concept -- Communication -- Creativity -- Critical Thinking -- Cultural Understanding -- Health and Physical Development -- Social Development -- Technology -- Implementing the Document -- Development of a Centre Philosophy -- Familiarisation with the Document -- Play Based Curriculum -- Observations of Individual Children -- Evaluation Process -- Accountability -- Support for Individual Educators and Staff Teams -- Getting Started
Summary
Foundation areas of learning: Curriculum framework for early childhood settings