NAEYC Standard Four Philosophy/Reflection
No more than 250 words.
Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur.
They understand and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children and families.
Key elements of Standard 4
4a: Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children
4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology
4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /learning approaches
4d: Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child
PHILOSOPHY/REFLECTION
In an essay of no more than 250 words, share your personal philosophy and professional practices as they relate to this standard and its key elements.
This essay should document your beliefs, opinions, actions, and intentions regarding being a professional practitioner of NAEYC Standard Four in the field of early childhood education.
This essay should focus solely on the issues covered in Standard Four and should not include content meant to be covered in an essay about another standard.
In this essay, it is not enough to make generic statements that show agreement with the existence of the standard and its key elements.
