Chld Development

Discussion Board Module 1 – Importance of Community

Use the attached NAEYC documents to complete this discussion board .

The NAEYC guidance underscores the importance of early childhood educators having a strong understanding of communities and the resources they have to support families. Find one quote in those documents about the importance of community. Share that quote and discuss what it means for you as a future ECE. 

1. Why will it be important for you to know about community connections? 

2. What are ways you can build your understanding of what your community has available to support families?

The Discussion Assignment 

Read: NAEYC Guidance 

DAP position  pages 1-19 with emphasis on page 19

Equity position  read entire document and focus on page 8

Standards and Competencies  Standard 2 pages 13-14

https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/dap-statement_0.pdf

https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/advancingequitypositionstatement.pdf

https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/standards_and_competencies_ps.pdf