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Analyze factors that influence child development and behavior of children through effective observation and assessment techniques.
Assessment Strategies
In using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
Criteria
summarize assessment results according to developmental norms
complete goal setting and planning forms for a small group of children
use differentiated planning that reflects the individual needs of each child
utilize an assessment tool used to evaluate children
include appropriate method to measure and document each child's progress toward the goal
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Incorporate governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to quality early childhood education.
Assessment Strategies
using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
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
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Integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness and anti-bias perspectives.
Assessment Strategies
using written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
Criteria
identify the human differences present within the practicum setting and the surrounding community
identify biased behaviors which occur around human differences
practice techniques for teaching children to resist bias and demonstrate acceptance for human differences
recognize how teaching practices align with child-rearing practices of families in the practicum setting
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Implement developmentally appropriate integrated learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play and care routines.
Assessment Strategies
in written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
Criteria
develop integrated learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful to children
develop integrated learning experiences that are culturally relevant
develop integrated learning experiences that are age appropriate
develop integrated learning experiences that are individually appropriate
conduct established caregiving routines (meals, toileting, naptime, etc.) following established guidelines (licensing regulations, DAP, etc.)
conduct effective transitions
adapt caregiving routines to meet individual child needs
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Implement a developmentally appropriate environment.
Assessment Strategies
in written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
Criteria
assess the environment using an assessment tool (ECERS, ITERS, etc.)
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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Implement positive guidance strategies.
Assessment Strategies
in written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
Criteria
use an observation tool to gather information on child behavior to identify the function of a child’s challenging behaviors
identify strategies that will appropriately address challenging behaviors
follow established guidelines for positive guidance strategies (Pyramid Model)
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Demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior as an early childhood education professional.
Assessment Strategies
in written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
Criteria
implement reflective practice to assess personal growth in the early childhood education setting
identify professional responsibilities as outlined in NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct
analyze situations encountered in the early childhood setting according to professional (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
in written or oral activities as directed by the instructor
in a classroom setting, simulated environment, or practicum site
individually or in groups
Criteria
demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with children following established guidelines (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, employability soft skills, etc.
demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with adults in the early childhood education setting following established guidelines (NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, employability soft skills, etc.)