The Teacher's Role in the Emergent Curriculum

Standard 1Standard 4Standard 5Topic: Developmentally Appropriate PracticeTopic: Teaching Skills and StrategiesTopic: CurriculumResource Type: Article
Written By Kadisha Conteh

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This article describes the teacher's role in an emergent curriculum as a dynamic mix of scholar, designer, project manager, storyteller, and evaluator. Instead of just following a script, teachers use their knowledge of child development to design meaningful spaces, document students' progress, and adjust the environment based on children's changing interests. This approach ensures that learning is a collaborative journey where the teacher guides and deepens the child's natural exploration of the world

Organization/Author: Shira B. Kulok, Community Playthings

Type of Resource: Article

Publication Date: April 2025

Kadisha Conteh
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