Week 2

PLO.docx

· The PLO’s for this program are:

· PLO 1: Evaluate evidence-based theories and strategies aligned with early development and learning needs to support high quality learning environments. (NAEYC 1, 4)

· PLO 2: Assess effective communication and collaboration strategies to positively influence partnerships with community agencies and families with young children. (NAEYC 1, 2)

· PLO 3: Evaluate early childhood curricula designed to promote development and learning across all domains of development. (NAECY 2,4,5)

· PLO 4: Evaluate effective assessment and evaluation strategies, tools, and procedures designed to improve outcomes for young children, families, and programs. (NAEYC 2,3)

· PLO 5: Design discipline-specific action research based on relevant theory and research methodology. (NAEYC 1,3,4,6)

· PLO 6: Propose ethical solutions that promote educational transformation in the field of early childhood education. (NAEYC 6)

· PLO 7: Construct a personal definition of leadership as an early childhood education professional. (NAEYC 6)

· Remember, you are summarizing each of the seven PLO’s and are stating how each one specifically aligns with the NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation (Links to an external site.) , by directly citing the NAEYC standards.

· There are hints provided after each PLO as to which NAEYC standard it aligns with, but you need to elaborate and expand on exactly what that alignment means.

· Remember, make this presentation applicable to you and your future career by really focusing on the practicality of what you are asked to do.