Reflective

Analysis of Portfolio Artifact

Rationale/Reflection
NAEYC Standard:
STANDARD 7. EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD EXPERIENCES
Candidates have field experiences and clinical practice in a) at least two of the three early
childhood age groups (birth age 3, 3 through 5, 5 through 8 years) and in b) the variety of
settings that offer early education (early school grades, child care centers and homes, Head
Start programs). (NAEYC, 2010)

Brief Description of Evidence:

Through out my education program, I have worked with several age groups. The ages
are one through five years. There are many different settings that I have been throughout my
educational path. I came up with a curriculum, taught the children math, science, and DAP
appropriate activities for them to do. I began my experiences through bible school, childrens
church, preschool and finally at the childrens museum. I came up with activities and a
curriculum for the children. By doing these field experiences I was able to learn more and I
know this field is where I belong.

Analysis of What I Learned:

As a result of all of these ages that I have worked with, I learned that children learn
different things at different ages. It is important to keep DAP in mind when teaching the
children and making sure that there are plenty of activities for them to do. I learned that not all
teachers are the same and how important it is to teach in different ways. Every child learns
differently and therefore needs different ways for each child to understand. It can be difficult at
times but I know that being there for the children and there is family is important.

How This Artifact Demonstrates my Competence on the NAEYC Standard:

My competence in this standard is proven by my ability to teach different age groups
and in different settings. At Little Learners I am able to work with children ages one through
five years daily. Just by being in these different settings gives me a better understanding of the
children behave in the morning and later in the afternoon. I know that I have gained new skills
and expanded my knowledge. The different setting will help me as a future teacher, aide, or a
director.