The Unique Features of the Highscope Curriculum include: Emphasis to the Children’s Problem Solving Skills - By addressing conflicts through series of steps, teachers encourage children to carry out conflict resolution steps independently. - Social and emotional development play a huge part in the child’s development. Movement Education - Since it is known that children and naturally energetic and like to dance, move, play, and sing, the highscope curriculum has utilized this fact and included them in their teaching methods for developmentally appropriate activities. Usage of All Senses - Highscope curriculum activities are known to be hands-on and active. - Though, the activities vary according to their age groups, and settings, most activities include multiple senses at once which would help the child developmentally and physically. Cultivating Independence and Curiosity - For independence, this curriculum gives opportunities to improve decision-making skills by letting the children choose their own activities –they do not depend much on the teachers, instead, they seek for answers themselves. - The children in this curriculum are encouraged to explore their interests with the support from the teachers—if the teacher sees that the child is interested in making different toys through LEGOs the teacher will gather what the child would need and facilitate. Increase the Child’s Confidence and Help the Child Improve Their Social Relations - Regardless of the child’s background and abilities, the curriculum is anchored to promote the confidence of children. They build off their own abilities and create their own steps to learning considering their interests. - Communication and social skills are also developed in this curriculum though various interactions within their groups and peers; small or large groups should contribute to the child’s social relationship—as a step into joining the real world.
