AU National Association of the Education of Young Children Report

The purpose of this assignment is to have students familiarize themselves with the NAEYC standards which are nationally recognized in education and leads educational policy. By familiarizing themselves with the standards and position statements of this organization, students become more informed, intentional, politically active, and effective professionals.

1. Read the NAEYC standards, and specifically become familiar with Standard 3 provided below:
   1. Key Elements of Standard 3:
      • 3a. Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment- including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children
      • 3b. Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches including the use of technology in documentation, assessment and data collection
      • 3c. Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities
      • 3d. Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments
2. Use the each of the descriptors (3a-3d) to create a table that includes: Each standard descriptor, a bulleted list of three specific activities that professionals can implement to support each. These activities must be research-based, and you must cite your references in Part 3 of this assignment.
3. Write an essay discussing:
   1. An explanation of what NAEYC Standard 3 encompasses and why this standard is important in the field of early childhood education
   2. An analysis of each descriptor and how each can be conveyed in the learning environment
   3. A detailed, written explanation of the three activities for each descriptor from your table in Step 2

Your essay should be 1250-1500 words and should include at least four (4) citations. The sections should be clearly marked with headings so that your instructor knows which points you are addressing. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The title page and references page do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1250-1500 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).