The Influence of Vygotsky in Movimento Da Escola Modern a Early Childhood Education Curriculum in Portugal

Influence of Provision of Physical Facilities on Participation in Early Childhood Development and Education in Public Primary Schools in Embu County, Kenya

“…The philosophy of early childhood development is ideal to understanding its purpose. According to Folque (1998), the MEM (Movimento da EscolaModerna) otherwise known as Modern School Movement model proposes a curriculum based on real life. Essentially, the philosophy behind early childhood education is that 'curriculum is life'.…”

“…Essentially, the philosophy behind early childhood education is that 'curriculum is life'. The vital concern is to offer a learning that is totally assimilated into the cultural background of the society the child lives in rather than constructing some form of niche outside it (Folque, 1998). From a philosophical perspective, education begins with the cultural life experience of children which forms the basis for the acquisition of new skills.…”

“…From a philosophical perspective, education begins with the cultural life experience of children which forms the basis for the acquisition of new skills. In reference to Niza (1995) and Folque (1998), they reiterate that teachers often assume that children know nothing at their entry into school. However, this is not true and early childhood education wants to avoid this.…”