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 4

Teacher (Lg.)

Standard 4 of the NAEYC Standards for early childhood educators states that candidates should be able to understand and implement developmentally appropriate learning strategies. Candidates need to know that teaching and learning with children is a complex process, and strategies need to be tailored to individual student abilities. They should be able to create positive, supportive relationships and interactions with students and their families to better help students achieve academically. Ultimately, candidats need to know, understand, and implement various approaches that are developmentally appropriate, create instructional strategies, as well as tools to incluence student learning and development. 

 
USA- NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs (2010)
Standard: STANDARD 4. USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur. They understand and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children and families. Candidates know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child’s development and learning.
Key Element:
4a: Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children
Key Element:
4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology
Key Element:
4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /learning approaches
Key Element:
4d: Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child
Author: Sarah Higgins
Last modified: 10/29/2013 10:06 AM (EDT)