1Discuss recommended practices in early childhood education and early intervention, including historical and theoretical sources and reasons for these practices with young children.

2Describe, evaluate, and apply ideas from influential early childhood curriculum models while incorporating cultural and developmental diversity among young children, families, and the profession.

3Clearly articulate to others your theoretical assumptions, goals, and practices as an early childhood professional.

4Describe ethical guidelines and best practice recommendations for early childhood teachers and early interventionists and be able to apply those principles to everyday problems in early childhood education and early intervention.

5Read, think, speak, and write about the course material, demonstrating your development as a professional, with increased confidence that what you do every day as a teacher is grounded in theory, recommended best practices, cultural sensitivity, and research-based knowledge.