Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Foundation Phase

TL;DR

Curriculum defines what you teach, while pedagogy is how you teach it. In the Foundation Phase, this means using a child-centred, play-based approach to deliver content outlined in the CAPS document. Effective teaching combines these elements to foster holistic development in young learners.

1. The Mental Model

Think of the curriculum as the recipe book – it tells you the ingredients (content) and what you're trying to make (learning outcomes). Pedagogy is your cooking style – how you mix, bake