Degree Outcomes

Use knowledge of individual children and child development theory to promote learning

• Describe and apply research based strategies to learn more about individual children (families, languages, abilities, culture, etc)
• Use knowledge of child development and individual children to create equitable, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children
• Create curriculum that builds resilience in children, inclusivity, and pushes back against systems that may harm children (racism, classism, trauma, poverty, etc)

Engage families and communities in the education of young children

• Value diverse family structures, languages, cultures and norms
• Create reciprocal and authentic family and community partnerships

Observe, document, and assess learning to support development

• Link the purpose of observation to curriculum planning and assessment to teaching strategies
• Explore how assessment can be harmful to children and how to use assessment responsibly
• Describe strategies and practices to share information with families and other service providers

Use a wide array of developmentally, culturally, and linguistically sustaining approaches, strategies and tools to connect with children and families.

• Describe the importance of relationships in teaching and learning
• Use research based strategies, tools, and approaches that support the cultural, linguistic, and individual development of the children

Use content knowledge to build a meaningful curriculum.

• Use the central concepts and tools of a wide range of academic disciplines
• Use early learning standards, integrating anti-bias strategies
• Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum

Identify with the profession and conduct themselves professionally 

• Describe and uphold ethical standards in classroom and practicum communities
• Engage in advocacy for children, families, and the field

Use knowledge of individual children and child development theory to promote learning

• Evaluate and make decisions about program practices that build resilience in children, inclusivity, and that push back against systems that may harm children (racism, classism, trauma, poverty, etc)
• Evaluate the limitations of child development theories and research based primarily on a normative perspective of white, middle-class children

Engage families and communities in the education of young children

• Value diverse family structures, languages, cultures, and norms articulating a strengths based approach to differences
• Independently and collaboratively engage families as partners for insight into their children for curriculum, program development, assessment, and planning for transitions into new programs

Observe, document, and assess learning to support development

• Use observations for the purpose of curriculum planning, assessment, and/or program improvement
• Articulate the developmental, cultural, and linguistic limitations of various assessment tools, when tools may be inappropriate, and advocate for appropriate and ethical use of assessment
• Advocate for families, partnering with other early childhood experts as needed, to connect families to culturally and developmentally appropriate resources

Use a wide array of developmentally, culturally, and linguistically sustaining approaches, strategies and tools to connect with children and families.

• Develop a variety of culturally sensitive strategies to create and sustain relationships with young children and families 
• Evaluate and advocate for the use of research based strategies, tools, and approaches that support the cultural, linguistic, and individual development of the children
• Coach others in developing a habit of reflective practice

Use content knowledge to build a meaningful curriculum.

• Analyze models of engaging children in learning about foundational concepts in all areas of the curriculum with particular emphasis on culturally sustaining practices

Identify with the profession and conduct themselves professionally 

• Critically analyze ethical dilemmas through an equity lens
• Advocate for resources and policies that support young children, families, and educators 
• Practice research-base and theoretical perspectives related to continuous and collaborative learning and leadership