8085 MD4 Assignment 2

Advocacy Action Plan

“Exploring Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

Education “ Angel Winslow

EDSD 7085: Inspired Leadership, Informed Advocacy, and Improved Policy

Module 4 Assignment 1 Date Due: November 4, 2022

Introduction  Language and literacy development

are cardinal areas in early childhood development

 Language development equip children with communication skills

 Literacy development on its account shapes children with reading and comprehension skills

 Professionals in early ECE recognize the importance of language and literacy development in shaping up the child

 Effective language and literacy development is multifaceted and encompasses several areas

Policy Recommendations

All children should be enrolled in ECE programs with strong literacy programsCurricula used in ECE should be evidence-based and

integrated with other learning domains Assessment and evaluation of early literacy should be

administered in multiple forms Early childhood programs should involve parents and

families in their programs Students should be offered adequate support to grasp

new skills and schemas

Strong Oral

Support Oral language is

an important step in language

development, and children need to be supported to

acquire strong oral development

It assists children with the

understanding of the concept of communication

Parents need to offer children rich

literary and language support to equip them with

reading skills

Children should be guided and

exposed to new vocabularies as

this plays a significant role in

their language and vocabulary mastery and acquisition

Exposure  Experience with the world has a

great impact on children’s learning ability

 Providing children with background knowledge of the real world allows them to understand their surrounding

 Children relate what they see in their surrounding with what they read in the books.it is for this matter that exposure makes learning practical

 Children with limited experience of their surroundings are likely to have poor comprehension skills

Aligning Development

Plans with Standards

 All early childhood development programs should be aligned with early childhood education programs

 Such programs help in ascertaining the credibility and effectiveness of the quality of developmental support offered to students

 Aligning programs with bodies like NAEYC helps in ensuring that the program are accredited and authorized to conduct early education program

 Education standards should be designed in a way that promote and support effective learner development

Focusing on Appropriate Curriculum

Curriculum is the blueprint in the educational dispensation of information to learners

Establishing a strong start for early literacy has been identified as a critical element in enhancing effective language and literacy development

To achieve this objective, the curriculum must support and address the growth of a child in totality

Caution must be taken on curriculum that is focusing on a narrow aspect of literacy or language development as it may fail to fully equip the learner

Components of An Appropriate Curriculum

Literacy appropriate curriculum has the following components: • Oral language: should be developed

simultaneously with literacy skills • Alphabetic Code: adequate mastery of

phonology and pronunciation of the alphabets

• Point Knowledge and Use: creating awareness of the environment and the information to help learners make sense of what information they learn

Evidence-Based Practice and Early Literacy

 Early childhood education is founded in scholastic researches

 Effective language development should be based on the pieces of evidence researched on by previous scholars

 The teaching methodology and curricula followed should align with the world education system

 The process of language and literacy development should not therefore be implemented haphazardly without following a well laid down an approved point of reference

Accountability & Assessment

 Assessment is the evaluation of academic development in a child

 Assessment is an important component of any educational program including early childhood education programs

 Assessment criteria should encompass a diverse area of developmental areas in learning

 Effective assessment tools should incorporate both summative and formative assessment approaches

Teachers Development

Teachers are the primary leaders in the educational dispensation of children

The quality of development in children I determined by the quality of knowledge administered to them by teachers.

High-quality learning environment therefore require proficient teachers with adequate knowledge and understanding

Teacher education and development support is critical in ensuring steady development in learners.

Engaging Families

 Effective learner development is three- thronged and involves the learner, the teachers and parents

 Studies have established that effective early literacy in children is directly correlated to supportive parental involvement

 Effective language and literacy development in early education sector relies on parents a great deal

 Teachers must craft a working relationship with parents to support learners even outside the classroom setup

 To cement this teachers need to brief parents on daily learner development and make regular home visits

Conclusion/Summary

 Language and literacy development in children start quite early and relates to school achievement of the learners

 Effective early childhood language and literacy development requires a sound policy, supportive curriculum, and well-prepared teachers

 Family involvement is another area that needs to be strengthened to support children in their language and literacy development

 Assessments and evaluations of children progress also help in identifying gaps that need to be filled

References

 Goodman, K & Hooks, L (2016). Encouraging family involvement through culturally relevant pedagogy. SRATE Journal, Vol. 25(2), 33-38

 Mead, S. (January 12, 2018). The great degree debate. U.S. News https://www.usnews.com/opinion/knowledge-bank/articles/2018-01-12/make-hi gher- education-more-accessible-to-early-childhood-teachers

 Kumar, P., Shukla, B., & Passey, D. (2020). Impact of accreditation on quality and excellence of higher education institutions. Revista Investigacion Operacional, 41(2), 151-167.

 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (n.d.). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. 1-30, Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/family-engagement/principles

 Office of Head Start. (2018). Principle one: Every individual is rooted in culture. In Revisiting and updating the multicultural principles for head start programs for head start programs serving children ages birth to five (pp. 11–19). Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/principle-01-english.pdf

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