This course will focus on the integrated learning approach to curriculum design and development for pre-schools and explore the meanings, functions, teaching processes, designs, practices and evaluations related to the integration education. Rather than stressing basic concepts and theoretical foundation, this course will emphasise the application of theories in practice, with the aim to train students to become effective teachers who can apply principles of integrated learning to lesson planning.

CILO-1: Understand the trend of ECE curriculum development. CILO-2: Grasp the principles of design, implementation, and assessment regarding an integrated curriculum. CILO-3: Design an integrated thematic study, organise the various domains of learning stipulated in the ECE curriculum standards. CILO-4: Examine issues and methodology pertinent to the implementation of an ECE thematic study. CILO-5: Use multiple assessment to document children’s learning experiences and development. CILO-6: Have enough confidence and capacity to participate in the development and innovation of ECE curriculum design.