ashworth E03 Curriculum Development Assignment 04

Assignment 04

E03 Curriculum Development

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your
answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete
sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in
length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format
requirements.

The purpose of this assignment is
to encourage you and the children to move beyond the basic, classic
self-expressive experiences, such as standard easel painting or block play, and
to present some variation of a self-expressive activity that is appropriate and
interesting for young children. This
will provide variety for them as well as furnishing you with an opportunity to
try out your own inspiration.

Remember that self-expression
occurs in play as well as with “art” materials, so the activity could
be any of the following: blocks, carpentry,
easel painting (with variations from the standard form), creative dramatic
play, dance, or a multitude of additional possibilities, providing these lend
themselves to free-form experiences, not copying models or making things
according to an adult-determined plan.
Do your best to keep it a “Column One, Maximum Creative Potential”
activity if using self-expressive materials.
Also, avoid spending a lot of money on extra things. It’s far better to have plenty of whatever
you offer than a small, costly dab of something you could never afford to use
when you are teaching professionally.

1. Briefly describe the project.

2. Describe two (2) ways the project allows
the children to express themselves.

3. List the other four (4) selves (social,
emotional, cognitive, and physical) and explain how this project benefited
those selves.

4. List four (4) things you would say or do
that are intended to make the project creative for the children.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the
next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.