Candidates use their understanding of child growth and development, individual differences, and diverse families, cultures, and communities to plan and implement inclusive learning environments that provide each child with equitable access to high-quality learning experiences that engage and create learning opportunities for them to meet high standards. They work collaboratively with families to gain a holistic perspective on children’s strengths and needs and how to motivate their learning.
- a – Candidates use their understanding of how children grow, develop, and learn to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences within environments that take into account the individual strengths and needs of children.
- b – Candidates use their understanding of individual differences and diverse families, cultures, and communities to plan and implement inclusive learning experiences and environments that build on children’s strengths and address their individual needs.
- c – Candidates work respectfully and reciprocally with families to gain insight into each child to maximize his/her development, learning, and motivation.