Description
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. Understand that assessments (formal and informal, formative and summative) are conducted to make informed choices about instruction and for planning in early learning settings.
3b. Know a wide range of types of assessments, their purposes, and their associated methods and tools.
3c. Use screening and assessment tools in ways that are ethically grounded and developmentally, ability, culturally, and linguistically appropriate in order to document developmental progress and promote positive outcomes for each child.
3d. Build assessment partnerships with families and professional colleagues.
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 1250-1500 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.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1250-1500 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)
