Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to have students familiarize themselves with the NAEYC standards which are nationally recognized in education and leads educational policy. By familiarizing themselves with the standards and position statements of this organization, students become more informed, intentional, politically active, and effective professionals.
Read the NAEYC standards, and specifically become familiar with Standard 3 provided below:
Key Elements of Standard 3:
3a. Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment- including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children
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
3c. Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities
3d. Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments
Use the each of the descriptors (3a-3d) to create a table that includes: Each standard descriptor, a bulleted list of three specific activities that professionals can implement to support each. These activities must be research-based, and you must cite your references in Part 3 of this assignment.
Write an essay discussing:
An explanation of what NAEYC Standard 3 encompasses and why this standard is important in the field of early childhood education
An analysis of each descriptor and how each can be conveyed in the learning environment
A detailed, written explanation of the three activities for each descriptor from your table in Step 2
Your essay should be 1200 words and should include at least four (4) citations. The sections should be clearly marked with headings so that your instructor knows which points you are addressing. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The title page and references page do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.
The purpose of this assignment is to have students familiarize themselves with the NAEYC standards which are nationally recognized in education and leads educational policy. By familiarizing themselves with the standards and position statements of this organization, students become more informed, intentional, politically active, and effective professionals.
Read the NAEYC standards, and specifically become familiar with Standard 3 provided below:
Key Elements of Standard 3:
3a. Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment- including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children
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
3c. Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities
3d. Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments
Use the each of the descriptors (3a-3d) to create a table that includes: Each standard descriptor, a bulleted list of three specific activities that professionals can implement to support each. These activities must be research-based, and you must cite your references in Part 3 of this assignment.
Write an essay discussing:
An explanation of what NAEYC Standard 3 encompasses and why this standard is important in the field of early childhood education
An analysis of each descriptor and how each can be conveyed in the learning environment
A detailed, written explanation of the three activities for each descriptor from your table in Step 2
Your essay should be 1200 words and should include at least four (4) citations. The sections should be clearly marked with headings so that your instructor knows which points you are addressing. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The title page and references page do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.
