Title: Evaluate learning centers that encourage a child’s interests, exploration, discovery, and development.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I) > Section: Exploring Curricula Responsive to Children’s Needs

Evaluation should include

- whether learning centers group materials and equipment around common activities in areas that fit the unique interests, needs, and characteristics of the child population
- whether learning centers provide a print-rich environment
- whether multicultural materials and supplies are available
- consideration of available space and materials, budgetary constraints, and applicable licensing regulations.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How can one evaluate the effectiveness of learning centers?
- What factors might influence choices regarding learning centers?

Communication

- How can learning centers be used to improve the language skills of children?

Leadership

- How might learning centers reinforce the problem-solving and decision-making skills of children?
- How can learning centers provide for children’s exploration, discovery, and development?

Management

- What operational factors may limit the arrangement of learning centers?
- How can technology be used to assist classroom arrangement?