SECTION 7    STANDARDS MATRIX

PROGRAM STANDARDS MATRIX

IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

 

NAEYC

STANDARDS

COURSE OBJECTIVES RELATED TO ASSIGNMENTS

COUSE EXPERIENCE  & ASSESSMENT METHODS

1.0

Child Development and Learning:

Programs prepare early childhood professionals who:

 

 

 

1.1

Use knowledge of how children develop and learn to provide opportunities that support the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of all young children from birth through age 8.

 

CURR 214  OBJ. 1 & 2

#1:  how to study young children

#2:  an understanding of P/M/cog/affect growth and development

 

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 4

#4:  Plan experiences for all areas of development

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 1

#1:  Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities with young children

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays)

 

 

Curriculum Plan

 

 

 

Lesson Plans

1.2

Use knowledge of how young children differ in their development and approaches to learning to support the development and learning of individual children in the following ways:

 

 

CURR 214  OBJ. 6

#6:  …concept of the whole child

 

 

 

 

 

CURR 215  OBJ. 6 & 7

#6:  ability to describe and apply basic         principles for child behavior and programming

#7:  a beginning advocacy role

 

CURR 303  OBJ. 5  

#5: Communicates with parents

 

 

 

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 1 & 2

#1:  Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities with young children

#2:  Develop a unit plan that…addresses different approaches to learning

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays) 

 

 

Self observations

class discussions & short papers  

Teacher observation

 

 

Observe 1 child over semester & writes a letter to parents describing what was observed

 

 

Lesson plans

 

 

Curriculum unit

1.2.1

demonstrate understanding of the conditions that affect children’s development and learning, including risk factors, developmental variations, and developmental patterns of specific disabilities; and

 

CURR 214  OBJ. 1 & 2

#1:  how to study young children

#2:  an understanding of P/M/cog/affect growth and development

 

 

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays)

1.2.2

create and modify environment and experiences to meet the individual needs of all children, including children with disabilities, developmental delays, and special abilities.

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 3

#3 Design an appropriate learning env.

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Plan

 

1.3

Apply knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity and the significance of socio-cultural and political contexts for development and learning; recognize that children are best understood in the contexts of family, culture, and society; and thus

 

CURR 214  OBJ. 5

#5:  how play, technology, and special needs affect young lives

 

 

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 7

#7 Develop activities for children from various cultural & linguistic backgrounds

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 2

#2:  Develop a unit plan that…addresses different approaches to learning

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays) 

 

Family  letter

 

 

 

 

Curriculum unit

1.3.1

demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships among culture, language, and thought and of the function of the home language in the development of young children; and

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 7, 11  & 12

#7 Develop activities for children from various cultural & linguistic

      backgrounds

#11 Identify social science concepts

#12 Plan for effective home/school communication

 

 

Family  letter

 

 

Teacher made game

Family  letter

 

1.3.2

affirm and respect culturally and linguistically diverse children, support home-language preservation, and promote anti-bias approaches through the creation of learning environments and experiences.

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 7 & 11

#7 Develop activities for children from various cultural & linguistic backgrounds

#11 Identify social science concepts

 

 

Family letter

 

 

Teacher made game

2.0

Curriculum Development and Implementation. Programs prepare early childhood professionals who:

 

 

2.1

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices, based on knowledge of individual children, the community, and curriculum goals and content, in the following ways:

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 4

#4 Plan experiences that foster development

 

CURR 303  OBJ. 2

#2: Works in partnership with peers & teachers

 

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 1 & 2

#1:  Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities with young children

#2:  Develop a unit plan that…addresses different approaches to learning

 

 

Curriculum Plan

 

 

 

Plan, execute, & assess 2 activities & one entire 3-hour session in practicum placement

 

Lesson plans

 

 

Curriculum unit

2.1.1

use and explain the rationale for developmentally appropriate methods that include play, small-group projects, open-ended questioning, group discussion, problem solving, cooperative learning, and inquiry experiences to help young children develop intellectual curiosity, solve problems, and make decisions;

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 2

#2:  Develop a unit plan that…addresses different approaches to learning

 

 

 

Rationale for curriculum unit

2.1.2

use a variety of strategies to encourage children’s physical, social, emotional, aesthetic, and cognitive development;

 

CURR 303  OBJ. 2

#2: Works in partnership with peers & teachers

 

 

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 1 & 3

#1:  Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities with young children

#3:  Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate guidance techniques and positive classroom management skills

 

 

Plan, execute, & assess 2 activities & one entire 3-hour session in practicum placement

 

 

Lesson plan

 

 

Classroom observations

2.1.3

demonstrate current knowledge of and ability to develop and implement meaningful, integrated learning experiences, using the central concepts and tools of inquiry in curriculum content areas, including language and literacy, mathematics, science, health, safety, nutrition, social studies, art, music, drama, and movement;

 

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 5, 8 AND ASSIGMENTS

#5 Plan for active learning while discovering

#8 Plan for different dev. Abilities

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 1 & 3

#1:  Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities with young children

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Plan

 

 

 

 

Curriculum unit

2.1.4

develop and implement an integrated curriculum that focuses on children’s needs and interests and takes into account culturally valued content and children’s home experiences;

 

 

CURR 214  OBJ. 3

#3:  …see the uniqueness and differences in children, and to understand differentiated

 curriculum

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 3, 4, 5, 7, & 11

#3 Design an appropriate learning env..

#4 Plan experiences that foster development

#5 Plan for active learning while discovering

#7 Develop activities for children from various cultural & linguistic backgrounds

#11 Identify social science concepts

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 2

 

#2:  Develop and implement a unit plan that emerges from children’s interests and needs; incorporates all areas of development, and addresses different approaches to learning.

 

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays)

 

Curriculum Plan

 

Curriculum Plan

 

Curriculum Plan

 

Family  letter

 

 

Teacher made game

 

 

 

Curriculum unit

2.1.5

create, evaluate, and select appropriate developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and environments;

 

 

CURR 303  OBJ. 2

#2: Works in partnership with peers & teachers

 

 

 

 

 

Plan, execute, & assess 2 activities & one entire 3-hour session in practicum placement

2.1.6

evaluate and demonstrate appropriate use of technology with young children, including assistive technologies for children with disabilities;

 

 

CURR 214  OBJ. 4

#4:  understand how play, technology and special needs affect children

 

 

 

 

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays)

2.1.7

develop and evaluate topics of study in terms of conceptual soundness, significance, and intellectual integrity; and

 

 

CURR 214  OBJ. 2 & 6

#2:  an understanding of P/M/cog/affect growth and development

#6:  …concept of the whole child

 

CURR 215  OBJ. 6

#6:  ability to describe and apply basic         principles for child behavior and programming

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 2

#2:  Develop and implement a unit plan that emerges from children’s interests and needs; incorporates all areas of development, and addresses different approaches to learning.

 

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays) 

 

Class discussions &

Short papers

Teacher observation

 

 

 

Curriculum units requires that student teachers include technology

2.1.8

adapt strategies and environments to meet the specific needs of all children, including those with disabilities, developmental delays, or special abilities.

 

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 4

#4 Plan experiences for all areas of development

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 1 & 2

#1:  Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities with young children

#2:  Develop a unit plan that…addresses different approaches to learning

 

 

 

Curriculum Plan

 

 

 

Lesson plans

 

 

Curriculum unit

2.2

 Use individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, encourage positive social interaction among children, promote positive strategies of conflict resolution, and develop personal self-control, self-motivation, and self-esteem.

 

CURR 215  OBJ. 2

#2:  appropriate communication skills (listening, observing, speaking, writing) with children and adults

 

CURR 303  OBJ. 1 

#1: Uses appropriate guidance techniques

 

 

EDPS 341 OBJ. 8

#8 …adapt the materials to accommodate aspects of diversity

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 3

#3:  Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate guidance techniques and positive classroom management skills

 

 

Writing tests, speaking exercises, etc.

 

 

 

Plan, execute, & assess 2 activities & one entire 3-hour session in practicum placement

 

Adaptation aspect of assessment report

 

 

University supervisor classroom observations Cooperating teacher evaluations

2.3

Incorporate knowledge and strategies from multiple disciplines (for example, health and social services) into the design of intervention strategies and integrate goals from IEPs (Individual Education Plan) and IFSPs (Individual Family Service Plan) into daily activities and routines.

 

 

 

2.4

Establish and maintain physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environments for children in the following ways:

 

 

CURR 303  OBJ. 6

#6: Develops a personal educational philosophy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create list of potential  professional portfolio materials

d) Write 2 self-reflections

2.4.1

demonstrate understanding of the influence of the physical setting, schedule, routines, and transitions on children and use these experiences to promote children’s development and learning;

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 6

#6:  Conduct an observation of a preschool focusing on the schedule and environment

 

 

Observation report

2.4.2

demonstrate understanding of the developmental consequences of stress and trauma, protective factors and resilience, the development of mental health, and the importance of supportive relationships;

 

 

 

2.4.3

implement basic health, nutrition, and safety management practices for young children, including specific procedures for infants and toddlers and procedures regarding childhood illness and communicable diseases;

 

 

CURR 302 OBJ. 13

#13 Identify appropriate practices for

addressing physical needs

 

 

 

 

 

Test Question

Discussion Questions

2.4.4

use appropriate health-appraisal procedures and recommend referral to appropriate community health and social services when necessary; and

 

 

CURR 302 OBJ. 1

#1 Evaluate the purpose of curriculum

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Plan

2.4.5

recognize signs of emotional distress, child abuse, and neglect in young children and know one’s responsibility and the procedures for reporting known or suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities.

 

 

 

3.0

Family and Community Relationships. Programs prepare early childhood professionals who

 

 

3.1

Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with families by the following means:

 

CURR 214 OBJ. 3

#3:  …see the uniqueness and differences in children, and to understand differentiated

 curriculum

 

CURR 302  OBJ. 11, 12

#11 Identify social science concepts

#12 Plan for effective home/school communication

 

CURR 303 OBJ.  4

#4: Plans, executes, & assesses activities

 

 

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 4

#4:  Communicate effectively with parents about their children

 

 

All objectives are measured through examinations, objective and subjective (short answer and essays) 

 

Teacher-made game

Family Letter

 

 

 

Plan, execute, & assess 2 activities & one entire 3-hour session in practicum placement

 

 

Cooperating teacher evaluation

3.1.1

respect parents’ choices and goals for children and communicate effectively with parents about curriculum and children’s progress;

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 4

#4:  Communicate effectively with parents about their children

 

 

 

Cooperating teacher evaluation

3.1.2

involve families in assessing and planning for individual children, including children with disabilities, developmental delays, or special abilities; and

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 4

#4:  Communicate effectively with parents about their children

 

 

 

Cooperating teacher evaluation

3.1.3

support parents in making decisions related to their child’s development and their parenting.

 

CURR 302 OBJ. 12

#12  Plan for effective home/school communication

 

CURR 303 OBJ.  4

#4: Plans, executes, & assesses activities

 

 

 

EDPS 341 OBJ. 9

#9: …communicate those findings to parents and professionals in a narrative report

 

 

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 4

#4:  Communicate effectively with parents about their children

 

 

 

Family Letter

 

 

 

Plan, execute, & assess 2 activities & one entire 3-hour session in practicum placement

 

 

Recommendations section of narrative report for observation report and portfolio report

 

 

Cooperating teacher evaluation

3.2

Demonstrate sensitivity to differences in family structures and social and cultural backgrounds.

 

CURR 303 OBJ.  4

#4: Plans, executes, & assesses activities

 

 

 

EDUC 495 OBJ. 4

#4:  Communicate effectively with parents about their children

 

 

 

 

Plan, execute, & assess 2 activities & one entire 3-hour session in practicum placement

 

 

Cooperating teacher evaluation

3.3