Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): Child Development
For each PLO, see our corresponding course(s) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standard(s).
PLO 1: Knowledge of practices that promote quality development
Students will produce a Case Study showing the development of a child in the areas of physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development. Students will earn a grade of 80% or higher on the case study in this course. (TECA–1354) (NAEYC Standard 1)
PLO 2: Respectful and responsible relationships with diverse families and communities
Students will produce a portfolio as a reflection of their field experience. Students will earn a grade of 80% or higher on the portfolio in this course. (TECA–1303) (NAEYC Standard 2)
PLO 3: Observation
Students will produce a portfolio that demonstrates observation, documentation, and assessment techniques as a reflection of their field experience from observing in preschool and elementary classrooms. Students will earn a grade of 80% or higher on the portfolios in these courses. (TECA–1311 & TECA–1318) (NAEYC Standard 3)
PLO 4: Appropriate approaches
Students will successfully create and implement activities in large group and small group situations with young children. Students will earn 80% or above on 80% of implemented activities in this course. (CDEC–1413) (NAEYC Standards 4 & 5)
PLO 5: Guidance Techniques
Students will describe and evaluate guidance techniques that they observe in their lab experiences. Students will earn 80% or above on 80% or more of Observation Reports submitted in this course. (CDEC–1419) (NAEYC Standard 4)
PLO 6: Ethical behavior
Students will choose the best resolution in simulated ethical situations they are required to solve. Students will earn 80% or above on this assignment. (TECA–1311) (NAEYC Standard 6)
PLO 7: Advocate for the rights
Students will produce a resource binder that includes materials and sources to help families and children with special needs. Students will earn 80% or above on the resource binder. (TECA–1359) (NAEYC Standard 6)
PLO 8: Effective communication
Students will implement a unit in a preschool classroom that requires effective communication with the children, their teammates and the children’s parents. Students will earn a 80% or higher on the implementation of their unit. (CDEC–2386) (NAEYC Standard 2)
Results
| Course | Assessment | Instructor(s) | Standard | Semester(s) of data | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECA–1354 | Case Study | Chambers Hamlett |
80% or higher | Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 | 83% of students earned 80% or better on the Case Study |
| TECA–1303 | Portfolio from Field Experience | Foster | 80% or higher | Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 | 88% of the students earned 80% or better on their Field Experience Portfolio |
| TECA–1311 | Portfolio | Waller | 80% or higher | Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 | 83% of the students earned 80% or higher on their Field Experience Portfolio |
| TECA–1318 | Portfolio | Self | 80% or higher | Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 | 57% of students earned 80% or higher on their Wellness Portfolio |
| CDEC–1413 | Activity Plans | Self | 80% or higher on 80% of the Activity Plans | Fall 2022 | 73% of the students earned 80% or higher on all Activity Plans |
| CDEC–1419 | Observation Reports | Self | 87% or higher on 80% of the Reports | Spring 2023 | 87% of the students earned 80% or higher on their seven Observation Reports |
| TECA–1311 | Ethical Simulation | Waller | 80% or higher | Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 | 93% of the students earned 80% or higher on their Exam involving Ethical Standards |
| CDEC–1359 | Exceptionality Resource File | Chambers | 80% or higher | Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 | 67% of the students earned 80% or higher on the Exceptionality Resource File |
| CDEC 2386 | Implementation of Unit | Self | 80% or higher | Spring 2023 | 93% of the students earned 80% or higher on Unit Implementation |
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Updated January 31, 2024