ECE 207 - National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Website Scavenger Hunt (Catlette, 2020)
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- Q1
For the last several years, NAEYC has played a major role in a collaborative national initiative that is defining the early childhood profession, including early childhood educator roles and responsibilities. What is the name of that initiative and URL for the initiative?
Power to the Profession, http://powertotheprofession.org/
Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Education Profession, https://powertotheprofession.org/unifying-framework/
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/ethical-conduct
300s - Q2
NAEYC has a position statement on equity. What are the two recommendations in that position statement for how early childhood educators advocate on behalf of young children, families, and the early childhood profession?
1. Identify barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias.
2. Make recommendations for teachers of color for entering and staying in the profession.
1. Implement recommendations and ideas from NAEYC Annual Conference.
2. Understand children’s and families’ funds of knowledge to help them build a strong foundation for learning.
1. Speak out against unfair policies or practices and challenge biased perspectives. Work to embed fair and equitable approaches in all aspects of early childhood program delivery, including standards, assessments, curriculum, and personnel practices.
2. Look for ways to work collectively with others who are committed to equity. Consider it a professional responsibility to help challenge and change policies, laws, systems, and institutional practices that keep social inequities in place.
300s - Q3
What is one of the NAEYC has position statements that can inform your classroom planning?
Mobilize for Early Ed
Early Learning Program Accreditation
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Position Statement
300s - Q4
Which NAEYC URL features resource topics? What are three of the topics you can explore?
https://www.naeyc.org/events
Week of the Young Child, Power to the Profession, and Early Learning Accreditation Portal
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics
Books, Position Statements, and Professional Development
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/public-policy-advocacy
Public Policy, Federal and State Agendas, and Children's Champions Archive
300s - Q5
NAEYC journals are great sources of ongoing information for people in the early childhood field. What are the names of two NAEYC journals?
Young Children, Teaching Young Children
Dual Language Learners and A Lens on Equity
Teaching Teachers and Preschool Experiences for Families
300s - Q6
When and where will NAEYC’s next Annual Conference be held?
Nashville, TN - June 9-12 , 2024
Nome, AK - January 10-13, 2025
Anaheim, CA — November 6-9, 2024
30s - Q7
NAEYC provides two kinds of accreditation. Provide a URL for each of the two accreditation systems and briefly describe the difference between the two.
Accreditation ( https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/school-performance-supports/accreditation) provides actionable data from professional evaluators who are experienced educators—or continues to guide you to leverage your strengths for improvement.
ACEN (https://www.acenursing.org) is the accrediting body for all types of nursing education programs by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Early Learning Program Accreditation (https://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/early-learning- program-accreditation) recognizes excellence and high quality in programs that serve young children.
Accreditation of Higher Education Programs (https://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/higher- ed/accreditation) is for programs in colleges and universities that have demonstrated evidence of excellence.
COGNIA (https://www.cognia.org/services/accreditation-certification/) provides actionable data from professional evaluators who are experienced educators—or continues to guide you to leverage your strengths for improvement.
Database of Accredited ECE Institutions and Programs(https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home) is a U.S. Department of Education program recognized accrediting agencies and state approval agencies.
300s - Q8
At which URL can you purchase NAEYC products and publications?
https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/books
https://www.naeyc.org/about-us
30s - Q9
NAEYC offers interest forums through which early childhood educators can expand their knowledge and share their specific passion within early childhood education? At which URL is there information about how to join an Interest Forum.
https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved/communities/how-join-interest-forum
https://worldforumfoundation.org/workinggroups/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/195572680479732/
300s - Q10
How many members does NAEYC have?
Nearly 160,00
Nearly 60,000
Over 50,000
30s - Q11
If you were searching NAEYC for resources, tips and ideas for families, what URL would you go to?
https://www.parents.com/fun/activities/outdoor/weekend-family-activities/
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/for-families
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/fun-things-to-do-at-home/
300s - Q12
If you were challenged by a child’s behavior, the NAEYC website would be a great place to look for evidence-based practices to help you understand and support that child. At which URL is the search feature for finding information AND, using that search feature, what’s one free resource found there?
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pd
Online Learning
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2016/culturally-responsive-strategies
Culturally Responsive Strategies to Support Young Children with Challenging Behavior,
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work
Effective Teaming Strategies
30s - Q13
Offering leadership opportunities for early childhood educators is a high NAEYC priority. At which URL can you find information about how to develop leadership skills or take advantage of leadership opportunities within the field?
https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/newsletter/2023-early-educators-leadership-conference-eelc/
https://www.earlylearningleaders.org/events-pages/39thconference/
https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved/leadership
300s