NAEYC Standard 1: Promoting Child Development And Learning
NAEYC STANDARD #1: Promoting Child Development and Learning
Students prepared in early childhood degree programs are grounded in a child development knowledge base. They use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs and of the multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.
The early years of child development are crucial to the development of all young children. The experiences they are given doesn't only enhance their development but it also sets the foundation for adulthood. One thing young children learn in the early years is about themselves. Positive experiences for young children can help …show more content…
Infants are learning to trust others and be secure in the world. A few things educators can support infants is by having primary caregivers, by adapting a schedule, and to provide objects for them to see, hear, and grasp. Typically, around three years of age a child has mastered many skills such as standing, walking, toilet training, using a spoon, scribbling, and increase eye-hand coordination. By five a child can typically speak clearly and use full sentences (5-7 words), draws more detailed pictures, and like to build and create things. Educators can support optimal growth by observing and providing a variety of ways and materials to support each child’s individual development and …show more content…
As my studies began I quickly learned that it wasn't just about keeping children busy but to promote child development. My true understanding of child development began when I was enrolled and taking, Growth and Development of Young children and Foundations of Child Development. The knowledge I gained during these courses and from observation, theorists and researchers has enhanced my knowledge of child development. As I prepare to graduate from my associate degree program, I realize that my learning of child development is never complete, as new research is always being discovered and there is always something new to learn.
I feel confident that I will be able to use and demonstrate the knowledge I have learned to create a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environment that will benefit the young children and their families I am working with.
The artifacts I have included that demonstrate my mastery of this standard include a preschool case study from Practicum I (ECE190) and an environmental project from Language and Literacy (EDUC
Students prepared in early childhood degree programs are grounded in a child development knowledge base. They use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs and of the multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.
The early years of child development are crucial to the development of all young children. The experiences they are given doesn't only enhance their development but it also sets the foundation for adulthood. One thing young children learn in the early years is about themselves. Positive experiences for young children can help …show more content…
Infants are learning to trust others and be secure in the world. A few things educators can support infants is by having primary caregivers, by adapting a schedule, and to provide objects for them to see, hear, and grasp. Typically, around three years of age a child has mastered many skills such as standing, walking, toilet training, using a spoon, scribbling, and increase eye-hand coordination. By five a child can typically speak clearly and use full sentences (5-7 words), draws more detailed pictures, and like to build and create things. Educators can support optimal growth by observing and providing a variety of ways and materials to support each child’s individual development and …show more content…
As my studies began I quickly learned that it wasn't just about keeping children busy but to promote child development. My true understanding of child development began when I was enrolled and taking, Growth and Development of Young children and Foundations of Child Development. The knowledge I gained during these courses and from observation, theorists and researchers has enhanced my knowledge of child development. As I prepare to graduate from my associate degree program, I realize that my learning of child development is never complete, as new research is always being discovered and there is always something new to learn.
I feel confident that I will be able to use and demonstrate the knowledge I have learned to create a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environment that will benefit the young children and their families I am working with.
The artifacts I have included that demonstrate my mastery of this standard include a preschool case study from Practicum I (ECE190) and an environmental project from Language and Literacy (EDUC