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School
of Education Conceptual Framework
(National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- NCATE)
Themes
of the Conceptual Framework
The School of Education focuses on five themes:
- diversity
- content
core (general knowledge)
- pedagogical
knowledge
- leadership,
and
- the
building of caring communities.
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National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Standards
Standard 1 - PROMOTING
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
Candidates
use their understanding of young children’s characteristics
and needs, and of multiple interacting influences on
children’s development and learning, to create environments
that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging
for all children.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 1
Standard 2 - BUILDING
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS
Candidates
know about, understand, and value the importance and
complex
characteristics of children’s families and communities.
They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal
relationships that support and empower families, and
to involve all families in their children’s development
and learning.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 2
Standard 3 - OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND
ASSESSING TO SUPPORT
YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Candidates
know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses
of assessment. They know about and use systematic observations,
documentation, and other effective assessment strategies
in a responsible way, in partnership with families and
other professionals, to positively influence children’s
development and learning.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 3
Standard 4 - TEACHING
AND LEARNING
Candidates
integrate their understanding of and relationships with
children and families; their understanding of developmentally
effective approaches to teaching and learning; and their
knowledge of academic disciplines, to design, implement,
and evaluate experiences that promote positive development
and learning for all children.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 4
Standard 4a - CONNECTING
WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Candidates
know, understand, and use positive relationships and
supportive
interactions as the foundation for their work with young
children.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 4a
Standard 4b - USING
DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES
Candidates
know, understand, and use a wide array of effective
approaches,
strategies, and tools to positively influence young
children’s development and
learning.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 4b
Standard 4c - UNDERSTANDING
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE IN EARLY EDUCATION
Candidates
understand the importance of each content area in young
children’s learning. They know the essential concepts,
inquiry tools, and
structure of content areas including academic subjects
and can identify
resources to deepen their understanding.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 4c
Standard 4d - BUILDING
MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM
Candidates
use their own knowledge and other resources to design,
implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curriculum
that promotes
comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for
all young children.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 4d
Standard 5 - BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL
Candidates
identify and conduct themselves as members of the early
childhood profession. They know and use ethical guidelines
and other professional standards related to early childhood
practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners
who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical
perspectives on their work, making informed decisions
that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources.
They are informed advocates for sound educational practices
and policies.
Link(s)
to entry fulfilling Standard 5
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