Portfolio of Sarah Higgins, Fall 2013

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  2. Educational Autobiography
  3. Philosophy of Education
  4. Resume
  5. Early Childhood Education Program Requirements
  6. Early Childhood Education - NAEYC Standards Artifacts
    1. NAEYC Standard 1
    2. NAEYC Standard 2
    3. NAEYC Standard 3
    4. NAEYC Standard 4
      1. 4A. Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions.
      2. 4B. Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education.
        1. Creating Games for Classrooms
      3. 4C. Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /learning approaches.
      4. 4D: Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child.
        1. Gross Motor Education
    5. NAEYC Standard 5
    6. NAEYC Standard 6
  7. Childhood Education - ACEI Standards Artifacts
  8. Examples of Technology Usage in Education
  9. Favorite Links and Resources

NAEYC Standard 3

Magnifying Glass (Lg.)

Standard number 3 of the NAEYC Standards for early childhood eductors states that candidates should be able to understand the importance of various forms of assessment, and be able to implement these assessments in the classroom. Educators need to understand the goals and benefits of assessment in the classroom, as well as be able to implement systematic obersvations, documentations, and other assessments in a way that is responsible and informative for professionals as well as families. Assessment should be used to create positive effects in the development of students.

 

 
USA- NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs (2010)
Standard: STANDARD 3. OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that child observation, documentation, and other forms of assessment are central to the practice of all early childhood professionals. They know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment. They know about and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence the development of every child.
Key Element:
3a: Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment – including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children.
Key Element:
3b: Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment and data collection.
Key Element:
3c: Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities.
Key Element:
3d: Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments.

3A. Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment.

3B. Knowing about observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches.

3C. Understanding and practicing responsible assessment.

3D. Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and other professionals.

Author: Sarah Higgins
Last modified: 10/29/2013 10:06 AM (EDT)