1. 1. The Goddard School and Head Start Programs Comparison Cultural Comparison ProjectBy: Allison Gilbert
2. 2. Introduction In todays socioeconomic situations manyfamilies require both parental figures work Early childhood education is not mandatoryeducation Both facilities focus on the early education ofchildren
3. 3. Background Information Head Start began in 1965 Must adhere to nationalstandards Goddard Schools arefranchised system Goddard Schools offerongoing opportunities forteachers
4. 4. Thesis Both the GoddardSchool and Head Startprograms utilizeorganizationalcommunication toprovide safe learningenvironments foryoung children.OrganizationalCommunication iscritical to the successof both programs.
5. 5. Communication similarities and differencesThe Goddard School Head Start Operates using the Uses the human relationshuman relationsapproachapproach More of a social service Facilitates relationship organization trying to between the persons inimprove the lives and charge of the educational aspects and learning situations of those in charge of thechildren. business. Teachers at Head Start are The center director andseen out in the communitycenter owner would at different events fosteringrepresent thisrelationship.said relations with parents and students.
6. 6. Goals of both programs Head Start involves a family approach to education as a resource goal Head Start encourages higher education for parents who did not graduate high school The Goddard School focuses on business as well as an education Goddard School relies on parent satisfaction and recommendations to keep the business operating. The Goddard School relies on tuition to cover both business and educational costs.
7. 7. Differences in the programs Difference in operating schedule Head Start is only a partial year program The Goddard school is a year round program. Head Start caters to 3-5 year olds for a a day.The Goddard school offers all day care for 6 weeksto 6 years Goddard School receives no state or governmentfunding and operates solely on tuition rates.
8. 8. Differences Cont. The Goddard School programs separated by age. Curriculum is unique to that age group which meets variouseducational goals The Goddard School systems and Quality Assurance examineslesson plans when inspecting the school twice a year. The center director approves weekly lesson plans. Head Start classrooms are divided according to age, but is an all-inclusive school Complete with Individualized education programs when needed. Head teacher in each room that is responsible for the writing andimplementing of lesson plans.
9. 9. Conclusion Similar central goal but have different ways ofachieving them using a human relations approach Human relationships as way to define theirsuccess either in business or community. Foundation for a lifetime love of learning