Kaitlin LaPlante Fall 09

NAEYC Standard 1

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USA- NAEYC (Nat. Association for the Education of Young Children): Standards For Early Childhood Professional Preparation (prior to 2009)
Level: Baccalaureate or Initial (Undergraduate) Licensure Level (October 2001)
Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and LearningCandidates use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and of multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning, to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children.
Key Element: 1a. Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs
Key Element: 1b. Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on development and learning
Key Element: 1c. Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments

1A. Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs.

1B. Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on development and learning.

1C. Developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, and challenging learning environments.

Author: Kaitlin LaPlante
Last modified: 12/16/2009 6:35 AM (EST)