Caracterización del currículo en la educación inicial en el hogar infantil “la cascada

Abstract

The present investigation has as general objective to characterize the curricumlum applied in inicial education in Kindergarten “La Cascada”, aimed to children from 0 (zero) to 3 (three) years old living in Municipality Santiago de Cali, Valley Cauca. For it, the characteristics of the purpose concerning its desing, developing an appraisal were identified; the characteristics of the curricular elements which shape it were described and as assessment was made of the same, considering referents amd statutory criterions of the MEN (National Education Ministry). A cualitative methodology is assumed from a descriptive study and the using of empirical methods such as participating observations, documental review and inquiries. The discoveries realised through the three sources mentioned before and metodologies permitted to note that the curriculum for initial education in the institution is characterized as fallow: being planified, agreed upon, participatory and flexible; it takes into account the children's characteristics, context, interests and necessities and assumes a constructivist direction, its pedagogical process is deliberate, active and strategical with constant and flexible evaluation. Examining the curriculum in the initial education of the Kindergarten, it can be noted, in general sense, it fills the criterions required by the MEN, it is considered feasible, applicable and relevant. It may and must be improved and perfected