Kindergarten Education Final Summary Paper
ELED 412/512
Write a paper on "The Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten" that you could share with parents, administrators, or other teachers. It should be about 2 pages in length - double spaced, done on a word processor. Think of it in terms of what is really important when implementing a kindergarten program.
To receive all possible points for this (30):
Do the paper on a word processor to make it look as professional as possible.
The document should be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
Include at least one reference from the NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practices Book and site the DAP book as a reference.
Use at least one internationally known theorist to back up one of your positions (such as Piaget or Vygotsky).
Number the items (1) so I can find them easier. You can remove these numbers later and put a copy of this in your portfolio for job interviews if you wish.
Briefly discuss
1. The role of the teacher
2. The importance of the environment
3. How children at this age learn
4. The role interest areas/learning centers can play
5. Integrating the curriculum
6.Parent Involvement
7.The importance of assessment/authentic assessment and portfolios
and how this type of assessment can be carried out in Kindergarten
8.NAEYC’s position on Kindergarten Readiness
9.Including Children with Special Needs into the Kindergarten Program
10.How technology can enhance the Kindergarten Curriculum
11.The importance of teaching early reading and writing and ways that
it can be done effectively
12.The major math standard areas and how they can be learned
13.The goal of a science program
Be sure to have a strong ending - like the important role Kindergarten plays
Read it over - Does this describe an outstanding Kindergarten Program?
Does it demonstrate your competency in the course objectives?
The Paper is due at 5 P.M. the Monday of Finals week. This can be given to me or slid under my door at any time before this - or faxed (677-5438) or mailed or e-mailed to gjacobs@usd.edu - but it is your responsibility to be sure it arrives.