Jacob Yale's Educational Portfolio

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  6. Early Childhood Education - NAEYC Standards Artifacts
    1. NAEYC Standard 1
    2. NAEYC Standard 2
    3. NAEYC Standard 3
    4. NAEYC Standard 4
      1. Sub-standard 4a: Connecting with Children and Families
      2. Sub-standard 4b: Using Developmentally Effective Approaches
      3. Sub-standard 4c: Understanding Content Knowledge in Early Education
      4. Sub-standard 4d: Building Meaningful Curriculum
    5. NAEYC Standard 5
  7. Examples of Technology Usage in Education
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NAEYC Standard 4

Standard four asks educators to obtain and exhibit a complete understanding of the concepts of teaching and learning.  Teachers must recognize that each child is an individual and be able to easily adapt to varying learning styles.  This diversity also addresses a child’s natural developmental progression, which all teachers must be familiar with.  Although everyone learns in an unique way, there are basic content areas which teachers must know as a requirement of standard four.  Being able to integrate and adapt subject matter to meet the needs of individual classes is another important and mandatory skill.
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 4: Teaching and LearningCandidates integrate their understanding of and relationships with children and families; their understanding of developmentally effective approaches to teaching and learning; and their knowledge of academic disciplines, to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children.
Sub-standard 4a: Connecting with Children and FamiliesCandidates know, understand, and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children.
Key Element: Knowing, understanding, and using positive relationships and supportive interactions
Sub-standard 4b: Using Developmentally Effective ApproachesCandidates know, understand, and use a wide array of effective approaches, strategies, and tools to positively influence young children’s development and learning.
Key Element: Knowing, understanding, and using effective approaches, strategies, and tools for early education
Sub-standard 4c: Understanding Content Knowledge in Early EducationCandidates understand the importance of each content area in young children’s learning. They know the essential concepts, inquiry tools, and structure of content areas including academic subjects and can identify resources to deepen their understanding.
Key Element: Knowing and understanding the importance, central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines
Sub-standard 4d: Building Meaningful CurriculumCandidates use their own knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curriculum that promotes comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for all young children.
Key Element: Using own knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curriculum to promote positive outcomes
Author: Jacob Yale
Last modified: 11/29/2011 2:02 PM (EST)