Benchmark – Advocating for Early Childhood Students
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In this course, you have been exposed to many early childhood theories and theoretical frameworks for explaining child development. This assignment will give you the opportunity to apply that knowledge within the context of a real-world childhood trend or issue.
Research a current trend or issue related to a child development theory. Some example issues include, but are not limited to:
- Behaviorism
- Behavior rewards/systems in the classroom
- Montessori approach
- Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- Erickson’s eight developmental stages
- Vygotsky sociocultural theory
Review current literature on the child development theory you selected and consider its effect on learning environments related to early childhood students.
Assume the role of an early childhood teacher and write a letter of 500-750 words to your school administrator.
In the letter, take a position on the theory you selected. Your perspective should promote professional practice in early childhood education by advocating for or against the theory for early childhood students.
Include the following in your letter:
- Description and analysis of the theory, and how it is related to early childhood education
- Your position advocating for or against the selected child development theory promoting professional practice in early childhood education
- Evidence-based research that supports your position
- How your position upholds ethical standards, professional standards of practice, and/or relevant laws and policies in order to carry out this work within the public arena with compassion, justice and concern for the common good.
Cite 4-5 scholarly sources that support your research.
While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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REF: Advocating for Curriculum Development Process
The teaching and curriculum development process is essential for the interaction process for a teacher and their pupils. Research carried out on curriculum development make efforts to relate to what should be learned at school and their connection with a real-life situation.
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