1.1: Standards and Competencies
“History is a kind of introduction to more interesting people than we can possibly meet in our restricted lives; let us not neglect the opportunity.” - Dexter Perkins
NAEYC Standards
The following NAEYC Standard for Early Childhood Professional Preparation are addressed in this chapter:
- Standard 1: Promoting child development and learning
- Standard 2: Building family and community relationships
- Standard 6: Becoming a professional
California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
The following competencies are addressed in this chapter:
- Child Development and Learning
- Culture, Diversity, and Equity
- Family and Community Engagement
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Learning Environments and Curriculum
- Professionalism
- Relationships, Interaction, and Guidance
- Special Needs and Inclusion
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct (May 2011)
The following elements of the code are touched upon in this chapter:
Section I: Ethical Responsibilities to Children
Ideals: I-1.1, I-1.2, I-1.5, I-1.8, I-1.9
Principles: P-1.1, P-1.2, P-1.7, P-1.11
Section II: Ethical Responsibilities to Families
Ideals: I-2.1, I-2.2, I-2.4, I-2.7, I-2.8, I-2.9
Principles: P-2.2, P-2.3
Section IV: Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society
Ideals: I:4.1 (individual), I-4.6, I-4.7, I-4.8