Christian S. Gle Prof. Emy Fler S. EsponillaBEEd 2nd year – section A

QUALITY PRESCHOOL PLAN GOALS

Objectives:After the portion of this discussion, the student will be able to:

Know the preschool plans and goals as the basis of teaching preschool.

Subject Matter:Topic: Appropriate Preschool Goals

Social and Interpersonal Skills Self-Help and Intrapersonal Skills Approaches to Learning Learning to Learn

Reference: Early Childhood Education TodayBy George B. Morrisonpp. 291-292

InternetLesson Content:

APPROPRIATE PRESCHOOL GOALSAll programs should have goals to guide activities and on which to base teaching methodologies.

Without goals, it is easy to end up teaching just about anything without knowing why. Goals of individual preschools vary, but all programs should have certain essential goals.

Social and Interpersonal SkillsHuman beings are social, and much of learning involves social interactions. Learning how to get along with other children and adults and how to develop good

relationships with teachers Learning to help others and develop caring attitudes taking care of one’s own needs expressing feelings in words building relationships with children and adults creating and experiencing collaborative play dealing with social conflict 

Self-Help and Intrapersonal SkillsChildren must learn how to manage their behavior and their affairs.

Learning how to take care of personal needs, such as dressing (tying, buttoning, zipping) and knowing what clothes to wear.

Learning eating skills (using utensils, napkins, and a cup or glass, setting a table) Learning health skills (how to wash and bathe, how to brush teeth )

Learning grooming skills (combing hair)

Approaches to LearningAn old saying that you can lead a horse to water but you can’t take him drink. In some regard, the

same is true for children. While on the one hand, professionals understand that this readiness and eagerness to learn are not expressed equally across all preschool children.

An approach to learning are the approaches on how children react to and engage in learning activities associated with school.

Self-regulation of attention and behavior Positive social skills for developing a positive relationship with others Positive attitude toward learning Self-motivation for learning

Learning to LearnLearning how to learn is as important as learning itself – in fact, learning depends on the

acquisition of learning skills. Promoting self-help skills to help children develop good self-image and high self-esteem Learning about themselves, their family, and their culture Developing a sense of self-worth by providing experiences for success and competence Learning persistence, cooperation, self-control, and motivation to learn.