A Course Module for Foundations of Early Childhood Education
This module begins by tracing the historical foundations of early childhood education in the world, particularly in the Philippines. What did early education advocates believe? What advancements have been made in early childhood education over the years? Next, the learner will explore early childhood education (ECE) in the Philippines—from the precolonial period to the present educational system. An examination of the philosophical foundations of early childhood education through the lens of three streams of educational ideology— Romanticism, Cultural Transmission, and Progressivism—follows, with the learner writing their own philosophy of early childhood education. The psychological foundations of early childhood education will provide the learner with an anchor before exploring deeper waters. The theories on nine belief systems—Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Cognitive, Sociocultural, Bioecological, Multiple Intelligences, Maturational- Development, Humanistic, and Brain-Based Theory—are discussed in depth to serve as a guide for learning. Finally, the legal foundations of early childhood education present international as well as Philippine policies. What laws safeguard early childhood education? What is the K to 12 Law? What are the key features of Education 2030 regarding ECE? This module provides these foundations—historical, philosophical, psychological, and legal—to jumpstart a comprehensive study of early childhood education.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
April Easter U. Macan
She is the Executive Director of Home Room Family and Child Center, an early childhood development center in Quezon City. She earned her Master of Family Life and Child Development and her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, where she was also an assistant professor. She taught aspiring teachers at Harris Memorial College, the Center for Early Childhood Care and Development, and Kalayaan College. She is an ECCD consultant for Save the Children Philippines and was the team lead for the Department of Education’s National Kindergarten Teachers’ Guide. Prof. Macan is currently the Communications Officer and International Linkages Officer, as well as the program head of the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education at Wesleyan University-Philippines.
Dulce Monina Constancia P. Abutal
She is an early childhood educator who holds a Master of Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines-Diliman and an In-Service Teacher Training Certificate in Kindergarten Education from Chiba University in Chiba, Japan. She has taught preschool children both locally and abroad, as well as college and graduate students at the UP-Diliman College of Home Economics, FEBIAS College of Bible, and Asian Theological Seminary. She is a co-author and editor of various curriculum materials for preschool and kindergarten children. Currently, she serves as a consultant at GURUFIRM and as a resource person for organizations involved in training preschool teachers, child development workers, school administrators, parents, and caregivers.
Marie Rose A. Yuzon
She is currently the chairperson and a faculty member of the Department of Early Childhood Education at the College of Education, Miriam College, in Quezon City. She is a former school administrator and teacher at the Miriam College Child Study Center. She gives talks on media literacy, gentle discipline, project-based learning, design thinking for young children, assessment for early childhood education, and other topics related to early childhood education. Ms. Yuzon graduated from Maryknoll College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science. She earned her Master in Basic Education from Ateneo de Manila University. She is pursuing her Master of Arts in Designing Education from Miriam College and Goldsmiths, University of London.
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