Standards and Curriculum (STATE OF LOUISIANA)

[WLO: 3] [CLOs: 2, 4]

In general, curriculum includes all of the educational experiences available students. This includes academic areas and subjects (e.g., math, literacy, etc.), as well as the domains of development (e.g., language, cognition, etc.). Since schools and centers are responsible for ensuring children achieve in these areas, standards for achievement are set in place. Standards indicate what children should be able to do within a subject area or domain of development (The Center on Standards & Assessment Implementation, 2018). Standards are a key indicator of student success, yet they vary widely by state. While standards are a guide and do not dictate the curriculum you will be teaching, it is important as educators that we not only know what the standards are for our individual states, but also the role they play in our ability to plan effective instruction.

To prepare for this journal,

· Review the resource Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines (Links to an external site.) and find your state’s early learning and development guidelines. Read the guidelines for your state. (STATE OF LOUISIANA)

· Review the resource Standards in Your State (Links to an external site.) and find your state’s standards.(STATE OF LOUISIANA) Read the standards for your state. Note: if your state is listed as not adopting Common Core, go the U.S. Department of Education (Links to an external site.) website and click on your state to find your state standards.

For your journal,

· Write a reflection on the following questions:

o After reading the standards for your state, how do you feel about your role and ability as an educator to align these standards to the curriculum you will be teaching?

o Why do you feel it is important to use standards as a guide as you plan for children’s learning experiences?

o What are at least two ways you can help families understand the connection between the standards and the curriculum you will be teaching?

Suggested Assignment Length

· One to two double-spaced pages (not including title and reference pages).

Research and Resource Expectations

· Sources are not required for your journal assignments. However, if you need to cite information, you must cite in APA format and include a reference page. Refer to the Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) and Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resources created by the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Writing and Formatting Expectations

· Syntax and Mechanics: Writing displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Next Steps: Review and Submit the Assignment

Required Resources

Required Text

Jaruszewicz, C. (2019). Curriculum and methods for early childhood educators [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

· Chapter 1: The Concept of Early Childhood Curriculum

· Chapter 2: The Curriculum Landscape: Major Models and Approaches

· Chapter 3: Our Image of the Child

Articles

Meador, D. (n.d.). Strategies for teachers to develop positive relationships with students (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/develop-positive-relationships-with-students-3194339

· This article provides strategies for developing positive relationships among teachers and students. This resource will assist you with your Preparing for Individualism discussion this week.
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Web Pages

Common Core State Standards Initiative. (n.d.). Standards in your state (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/standards-in-your-state/

· This resource provides you with a way to directly link to your state’s learning standards and will assist you with your Standards and Curriculum journal this week.
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NAEYC. (n.d.). Principles of effective family engagement (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/family-engagement/principles

· This web page provides suggestions for how educators can build a trusting relationship with their students’ families focusing on the NAEYC third principle of effective practice for reciprocal relationships. This resource will assist you with your Preparing for Individualism discussion this week.
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Supplemental Material

National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. (2017). Early learning and developmental guidelines (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/public/075_1707_state_elgs_web_final_0.pdf

· This resource provides a comprehensive list of and links to the early learning and developmental guidelines for all 50 states and will assist you in your Standards and Curriculum journal this week.
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Recommended Resources

Articles

The Center on Standards & Assessment Implementation. (2018, March). Standards alignment to curriculum and assessment (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.csai-online.org/sites/default/files/CSAI%20Update_Standards_Alignment.pdf

· This article provides information about standards, including what they are and why they are important in curriculum planning, and may assist you in your Standards and Curriculum journal this week.
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Kelley, K. (2017, August 10). 50 tips and tricks to facilitating a more inclusive classroom (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.weareteachers.com/tips-tricks-inclusive-classroom/

· This article provides information about a variety of ways educators can facilitate a more inclusive classroom and may assist you in your Preparing for Individualism discussion this week.
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