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What does the High/Scope Approach look like?
The diagram below illustrates the curriculum principles that guide High/Scope practitioners in their daily work with children
The High/Scope Wheel
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Does the High/Scope Approach really work?
High/Scope is unique in having a 40 year longitudinal study in validation of its work with children. The results of these research studies show how the High/Scope Approach to early years education produces lasting benefits for children, families and society. The following examples are specific findings from the research studies.
Children who had experienced the High/Scope Approach as adolescents and adults showed:
High/Scope is a quality approach to children's learning that is widely used in the UK. High/Scope recognises the uniqueness of each child and develops their self-confidence by building on what they can do. This Approach is based on sound educational principles, as detailed below.
Children learn best by being active - by engaging with people, materials, events and ideas in ways that are direct, immediate and meaningful to them. Every aspect of the High/Scope Approach supports active learning.
Children have a natural desire to learn. High/Scope recognises and supports this. It encourages children to use their initiative, to plan and to develop their own strengths and interests. The Plan-Do-Review process gives children the opportunity to create and express their intentions, to generate their own learning experiences and to reflect on those experiences
To become confident, independent learners, children need consistency. The High/Scope Approach provides this through the daily routine, the organisation of the learning environment and in the ways that adults interact with children.
Children achieve more when they feel happy and secure. High/Scope practitioners bring genuine warmth and trust to their relationships with children. They also respect and value each child's personal and cultural identity.
Building a Strong Partnership with Parents High/Scope practitioners recognise that parents and practitioners need to form authentic relationships and share their unique knowledge and experience with one another to support children's learning and well being.
Appropriate Curriculum
Children need a curriculum that is appropriate to their intellectual, emotional and physical development. The High/Scope Curriculum has been developed through extensive observations of young children learning. It is based on key development indicators (formerly Key Experiences) and offers children the foundation of knowledge, skills and ideas that supports the Early Years Foundation Stage while creating confident learners.
Interested in knowing more or wish to find out how to become a High/Scope Practitioner?
Our Publications section details a wealth of resource material to purchase. Also, see what Training Courses we have to offer, to help you gain valuable skills in practising the High/Scope Approach.
Our How Can We Help? section also details what we offer to individuals, organisations and partnerships seeking to implement the High/Scope Approach.
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