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Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
create learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and appropriately challenging
create learning experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate
create learning experiences that are age and individually appropriate
create learning experiences that reflect the Teaching Cycle: Assessment, Planning and Curriculum Goals, and Implementation
create learning experiences that incorporate the WMELS Framework
create learning experiences that include effective transitions
take increasing responsibility for the management of the daily schedule
reflect on the facilitation of the learning experience
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Incorporate developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through care routines
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
conduct 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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Incorporate governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to early childhood education
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
assess 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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Apply 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
implement 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
demonstrate techniques for teaching children to resist stereotyping and discriminatory behaviors
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Analyze a developmentally appropriate environment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
assess the environment using an environmental assessment tool
include recommendations for modifications based on results of assessment
adapt 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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Assess children's growth and development based on observations and assessment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
complete objective observations on a small group of children
analyze the observations of a small group of children
utilize an assessment tool
summarize assessment results
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Implement positive guidance strategies
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
incorporate positive guidance strategies to address challenging behaviors
follow established guidelines for positive guidance strategies (Pyramid Model)