- 1. Exhibit grounding in a child development knowledge base.
- A. Knowledge and understanding of young children's characteristics and needs.
- B. Knowledge and understanding of the multiple influences on early development and
learning.
- C. Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging
learning environments for young children.
- D. Knowledge of various theoretical perspectives on development from conception through
adolescences.
- 2. Demonstrate knowledge in building relationships with children, family and community.
- A. Knowledge, understanding and value of diverse family and community characteristics.
- B. Possess knowledge and skills to support and engage families and communities through
respectful, reciprocal relationships.
- C. Developing strategies to involve families and communities in young children's development
and learning.
- 3. Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families.
- A. Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment – including its use in
development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children.
- B. Knowledge of and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment
tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment
and data collection.
- C. Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes
for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities.
- D. Knowledge of effective assessment which requires collaboration with families and
with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments.
- 4. Demonstrate developmentally effective approaches to create positive relationships
and supportive interactions as the foundation in working with children and families
from diverse societies.
- A. Understanding that relationships and supportive interactions are the foundation
of their work with children.
- B. Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies and tools for early
learning.
- C. Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching
and learning approaches.
- D. Reflect and evaluate the impact of their personal experiences on their practices
to promote positive outcomes for children and teaching effectiveness.
- 5. Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
- A. Understanding what content knowledge is important and why it is important to build
curriculum
- B. Knowledge of central concepts, inquiry tools and structure of content areas needed
to provide appropriate environments that support learning.
- C. Design and implement challenging curricula for each child.
- 6. Demonstrate Professionalism
- A. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards.
- B. Demonstrating skills as a developing professional in the field of early childhood.
- C. Integrating knowledgeable, reflective and critical perspectives on early childhood
education.
- D. Promoting child development and learning.
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