Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Apply ethical standards of behavior accepted by the education profession using ongoing reflection to guide practices.
• Apply principles of child and adolescent development considering children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.
• Compare and contrast diverse cultural values to develop respectful and reciprocal relationships for the purpose of working effectively with children, families, co-workers and community.
• Synthesize child and adolescent development research and theories.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Apply ethical standards of behavior accepted by the profession of early childhood education using ongoing self-reflection to guide practices.
• Assess children's development through observation, documentation, reflection and interpretation to guide curriculum and intentional teaching.
• Compare and contrast diverse cultural values, child rearing practices, attitudes towards play and education by developing respectful reciprocal relationships in order to work effectively with children, families, co-workers and community.
• Demonstrate practices that maintain standards of health, nutrition, and safety in early childhood settings.
• Intentionally design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to promote positive development for all young children, based on child development, observation and reflection.
• Synthesize child development research and theories; apply principles with consideration for children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.
• Utilize observation and evaluation processes/tools to apply and implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early care and education setting using knowledge, skills and professional dispositions that promote the development and learning of all young children.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Demonstrate practices that promote and maintain early Elementary Education teaching standards.
• Successfully transition to a CSU Elementary Education Program by completing required coursework and practicum field work.
• Synthesize child development and education research and theories to support the development and learning modalities of children.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Apply ethical standards of behavior accepted by the profession of early childhood education using ongoing self-reflection to guide practices.
• Assess children’s development through observation, documentation, reflection and interpretation to guide curriculum and intentional teaching.
• Compare and contrast diverse cultural values, child rearing practices, attitudes towards play and education by developing respectful reciprocal relationships in order to work effectively with children, families, co-workers and community.
• Demonstrate practices that maintain standards of health, nutrition, and safety in early childhood settings.
• Identify the processes of and contributions to systemic and internalized oppression and privilege. Utilize this information, along with personal reflection, to identify strategies to more effectively educate children in a pluralistic society.
• Intentionally design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to promote positive development for all young children, based on child development, observation and reflection.
• Synthesize child development research and theories; apply principles with consideration for children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.
• Utilize observation and evaluation processes/tools to apply and implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early care and education setting using knowledge, skills and professional dispositions that promote the development and learning of all young children.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Assess children’s development through observation, documentation, reflection and interpretation to guide curriculum and intentional teaching.
• Compare and contrast diverse cultural values, child rearing practices, attitudes towards play and education by developing respectful reciprocal relationships in order to work effectively with children, families, co-workers and community.
• Demonstrate practices that maintain standards of health, nutrition, and safety in early childhood settings.
• Identify the processes of and contributions to systemic and internalized oppression and privilege. Utilize this information, along with personal reflection, to identify strategies to more effectively educate children in a pluralistic society.
• Intentionally design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to promote positive development for all young children, based on child development, observation and reflection.
• Develop a personal ECE philosophy after reviewing ECE philosophies and program approaches.
• Synthesize child development research and theories; apply principles with consideration for children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.
• Utilize observation and evaluation processes/tools to apply and implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early care and education setting using knowledge, skills and professional dispositions that promote the development and learning of all young children.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Assess children’s development through observation, documentation, reflection and interpretation to guide curriculum and intentional teaching.
• Compare and contrast diverse cultural values, child rearing practices, attitudes towards play and education by developing respectful reciprocal relationships in order to work effectively with children, families, co-workers and community.
• Intentionally design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to promote positive development for all young children, based on child development, observation and reflection.
• Synthesize child development research and theories; apply principles with consideration for children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Compare and contrast diverse cultural values, child rearing practices, attitudes towards play and education by developing respectful reciprocal relationships in order to work effectively with children, families, co-workers and community.
• Apply ethical standards of behavior accepted by the profession of early childhood education using ongoing self-reflection to guide practices.
• Demonstrate practices that maintain standards of health, nutrition, and safety in early childhood settings.
• Assess children’s development through observation, documentation, reflection and interpretation to guide curriculum and intentional teaching.
• Identify the processes of and contributions to systemic and internalized oppression and privilege. Utilize this information, along with personal reflection, to identify strategies to more effectively educate children in a pluralistic society.
• Intentionally design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to promote positive development for all young children, based on child development, observation and reflection.
• Synthesize child development research and theories; apply principles with consideration for children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.
• Utilize observation and evaluation processes/tools to apply and implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early care and education setting using knowledge, skills and professional dispositions that promote the development and learning of all young children.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Assess children’s development through observation, documentation, reflection and interpretation to guide curriculum and intentional teaching.
• Compare and contrast diverse cultural values, child rearing practices, attitudes towards play and education by developing respectful reciprocal relationships in order to work effectively with children, families, co-workers and community.
• Demonstrate practices that maintain standards of health, nutrition, and safety in early childhood settings.
• Intentionally design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to promote positive development for all young children, based on child development, observation and reflection.
• Synthesize child development research and theories; apply principles with consideration for children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.
• Utilize observation and evaluation processes/tools to apply and implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early care and education setting using knowledge, skills and professional dispositions that promote the development and learning of all young children.