Discussion
Controversies have cropped up in the past regarding the most appropriate methods of assessment used to evaluate children aged between 3 and 8. ‘Curriculum’ can be defined as a set agenda that guides and explains the content that youngsters are to understand including how information is to be shared between teachers and learners. On the other hand, ‘assessment’ is the procedure of scrutinizing, putting down and verifying the work children do and the manner in which they do the work. It is a continuous process which helps in determining the aptitude of a child. It has been argued that the current curriculum available in schools does not equip young kids for the future. They are unable to practice what they have learnt in school in their day to day lives. Skills such as critical thinking are deficient in children. A number of considerations should be taken into account when developing a syllabus that suits a particular group of learners; the source of knowledge of different subjects, attributes of each child, cultural aspects and parents’ expectations.
Young children aged between 3 and 8 years are capable of becoming influential people when they grow up. This not only applies to career positions but the same kids can possess admirable virtues such as integrity and uprightness. Early childhood education should encourage the development of all-round individuals who are vital in society. This also allows instructors to reach their ultimate potential as they guide their pupils. They in turn appreciate the importance of paying attention to each and every child to determine their strengths and weaknesses. The question is, ‘What is being done to curb the challenges that emerge from introducing new trends in curriculum development?’
