my teaching portfolio. naeyc standards click on each standard to see portfolio artifacts standard 1:...

My Teaching Portfolio

NAEYC StandardsClick on each standard to

see portfolio artifactsStandard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning.

Standard 2: Building Family and Community

Relationships

Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and

Assessing to Support Young Children and

Families

Standard 4: Teaching and Learning

Standard 5:Becoming a Professional

Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning.

Artifact 1: _______________

Reflection:Reflect on the artifact. Remember to write this in paragraph format. This is where you explain the importance of this artifact. You do not have to refer to the standards/criteria in this section.

Standards/Criteria Connections:

Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses. You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that information. Remember, it can address more than one Standard. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.

Artifact:This is where you exhibit the actual artifact. If the artifact is small (e.g., certificate), you can Insert it into the rest of this document. If it is more complicated (e.g., lesson plan) or in a different format (e.g., .pdf), you should type the name of the artifact here and hyperlink it to the appropriate file in your storage folder.

Standard1 Criteria and Artifacts

Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships

Artifact 1: _______________

Reflection:Reflect on the artifact. Remember to write this in paragraph format. This is where you explain the importance of this

artifact. You do not have to refer to the standards/criteria in this section.


Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses. Remember, it can address more than one Standard. You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that information. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.

Artifact:This is where you exhibit the actual artifact. If the artifact is small (e.g., certificate), you can Insert it into the rest of this

document. If it is more complicated (e.g., lesson plan) or in a different format (e.g., .pdf), you should type the name of the artifact here and hyperlink it to the appropriate file in your storage folder.

Standard 2 Criteria and Artifacts

Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and

FamiliesArtifact 1: _______________




Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses. Remember, it can address more than one Standard. You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that information. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.




Standard 4: Teaching and Learning

Artifact 1: _______________








Standard 5:Becoming a Professional

Artifact 1: _______________








Additional Information (optional)

Autobiography Picture

Resume Research Paper

NAEYC Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning.

Candidates use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and of multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning, to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children.

Criteria Possible Artifacts to Meet Standard 1

a. Knowing young

children’s characteristics

and needs

Evidence of completion of a course/workshop in child development; lesson plans that take into account unique needs. Evidence of working in child development lab and explanation

b. Understanding multiple

influences on development and learning

Responses and reflections on individual students; assessment of child;

c. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments

Lesson Plans; floor plan of classroom with explanation of how it is developmentally appropriate; photos of room setup with age group specified

NAEYC Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships.

Candidates know about, understand, and value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities. They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning.


a. Understanding family and community characteristics

Evidence of completion of course/workshop on family and community

Complete service learning with family service agency and complete a reflection

b. Supporting and empowering families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships

Complete service learning with family service agency and complete a reflection

E-mails, blog, website

c. Involving families and communities in children’s development

Develop a community resource list

NAEYC Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and

Families. Candidates know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of

assessment. They know about and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence children’s development and learning.


a. Understanding assessment goals, benefits, and uses

Evidence of completion of course/workshop Examples of completed assessments

b. Using appropriate assessments

Provide assessment with case study

c. Practicing responsible assessment

Completed assessment

d. Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and professionals

Conduct or sit in on a parent/teacher conference and write a reflection

NAEYC Standard 4

Teaching and Learning.

Candidates integrate their understanding of and relationships with children and families; their understanding of developmentally effective approaches to teaching and learning; and their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all children.


a. Students know, understand, and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children.

Video of interactions Lab evaluations

b. Using developmentally effective approaches

Video Lab evaluations

c. Understanding content knowledge in early childhood

Transcripts of courses and grades you have had in early childhood Essay or comprehensive exam and grade in a survey course of child development

d. Building meaningful curriculum

Copy of lesson plans and room arrangements you have created

NAEYC Standard 5:

Becoming a Professional. Candidates identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood

profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.


a. Identifying and becoming involved with the early childhood field

Visit different professionals in the field and write a report. Attend a professional meeting in early childhood and report as well as provide a copy of the agenda.

b. Upholding ethical and professional standards

Observe teachers and relate their behavior to the different standards. Write three scenarios showing teachers upholding ethical standards or not and explain the

differences. c. Engaging in

continuous learning

Attend a workshop or presentation on early childhood. Read a book or article on early childhood and report.

d. Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives

Interview a teacher and then reflect on their comments and how you feel about it. Develop a Philosophy Statement about your role as a teacher

e. Engaging in advocacy for children and the profession

Write a letter to a government official about an area of concern for children. Volunteer at an organization that is advocating for children. Attend and become involved in professional organizations.

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