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Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and appropriately challenging
implement learning experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate
implement learning experiences that are age and individually appropriate
implement learning experiences that reflect the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and Curriculum Goals, and Implementation
implement learning experiences that incorporate the WMELS Framework
implement learning experiences that include effective transitions
reflect on the implementation of the learning experience
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Analyze developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through care routines
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify established caregiving routines (meals, toileting, naptime, etc.) following established guidelines (licensing regulations, developmentally appropriate practice, etc.)
adapt caregiving routines to meet individual child needs
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Analyze governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to early childhood education
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the implementation of WI Licensing regulations for quality early childhood education
assess the implementation of standards (WMELS, YoungStar, NAEYC) for quality early childhood education
adhere to WI Licensing Regulations in the practicum setting
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Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
comply with college code of conduct
comply with practicum placement guidelines
demonstrate college-specific life and workforce skills
implement reflective practice to assess self-care, mental health, personal growth as an early childhood professional
implement reflective practice to assess professional growth
analyze situations encountered in the early childhood setting according to professional behaviors (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, employability soft skills, etc.)
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Utilize positive interpersonal skills with children and adults
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow established guidelines for respectful interactions (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, DAP, etc.)
develop positive relationships with others
communicate effectively with others
collaborate effectively with others
maintain composure under pressure
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Analyze diversity, equity and inclusion principles
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the human differences present within the practicum setting and the surrounding community
identify biased behaviors which occur around human differences
describe techniques for teaching children to resist bias and demonstrate full inclusion of human differences
recognize how teaching practices align with child-rearing practices of families in the practicum setting
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Examine a developmentally appropriate environment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify components of a quality environment using an environmental assessment tool
identify the components of the environment to be developmentally and culturally appropriate for the children in the group using support and guidance (equipment, materials, visual supports, etc.)
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Analyze a child’s growth and development based on observation and assessment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
define subjective and objective observations
complete objective observations on the focus child
complete an analysis of the observation of the focus child
utilize an assessment tool
summarize assessment results
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Analyze positive guidance strategies
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify strategies that will appropriately address challenging behaviors
follow established guidelines for positive guidance strategies