The positive attributes were discussed now I will discuss the issues. I will explain why standards can produce issues for young children. The following are con’s for standards within early childhood education: 1) When educators utilize the standards as their only teaching tool. They do not incorporate developmentally appropriate practices or address the individual needsContinue reading “Cons for Standards”
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Pros of Standards
When standards are incorporated into early childhood programs which utilize developmentally appropriate practices; children will be provided a quality program that promotes growth and development. The pros for standards in early childhood education are: 1) Standards are instituted to provide consistency for young children. 2) Standards provide a foundation for early childhood educators that addressContinue reading “Pros of Standards”
Standards
Standards and accountability policies have grown over the years to include early childhood programs. There are national reports and public policy statements that have confirmed the need for standards within early childhood curriculums. Standards provide guidelines by which early childhood administrators and teachers can incorporate developmentally appropriate practices and standards into their curriculum. Early childhoodContinue reading “Standards”