NAEYC Standard 2

 

 

uire you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

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 educators.

1. Read the NAEYC standards, and specifically become familiar with Standard 2 provided below:

Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships

2a. Knowing about and understanding diverse family and community characteristics

2b. Supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships

2. Use each of the descriptors to create a table that includes: Each standard descriptor a bulleted list of three specific activities that teachers 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 2 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 classroom setting
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.