Children, guided by their interests and with the teacher as facilitator, learn more than the basics. This approach integrates all subject areas and thus allows children to participate in meaningful experiences that build on their natural curiosity, interests and needs. As you enter classrooms in our school, depending on the theme being studied, you may be entering a barnyard complete with a barn constructed by the children, or a rain forest with child-made vines hanging from the ceiling or even an airport terminal. The entire classroom becomes the backdrop for our on-going learning. We believe that the thematic curriculum is beneficial to all children, regardless of ability or prior experiences, because it allows for individualization based on the educational goals of each child at any given time.
Students participate in activities which facilitate exploration and encourage student interaction.
There are daily opportunities to read, write stories, record information, explore mathematical and science concepts, and represent ideas through various art forms. Assessment and evaluation are integral, daily components of AEEC s curriculum. We are continually striving to identify and implement assessment which is developmentally appropriate, provides a clear and accurate picture of the progress of students, and reflects the philosophy, goals and vision of the school. Assessment and evaluation help to guide instruction and monitor the success of our instructional strategies. Our goal is to meet the needs of each individual child.