Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): Child Development

See the corresponding course(s) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standard(s) for each program learning outcome.

PLO 1 Engaging in practices that promote quality child development and learning.

Students will produce a Case Study showing the development of a child in the areas of physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development. (TECA 1354) (NAEYC Standard 1)

PLO 2 Building respectful, responsible, and reciprocal relationships with families and communities.

Students will construct an activity that promotes a school to home literacy connection. (CDEC 1356) (NAEYC Standard 2)

PLO 3 Implementing observation, documentation, and assessment techniques to support children’s development and learning.

Students will observe a child between the ages of 0 -3 (years), document and assess their behavior to produce recommendations for further growth and development. (CDEC 1321) (NAEYC Standard 3)

PLO 4 Using effective and appropriate approaches to teaching young children.

Students will successfully implement activities in large group and small group situations with young children. (CDEC 1413) (NAEYC Standard 4 & 5)

PLO 5 Demonstrating pedagogical knowledge of academic content.

Students will successfully demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of academic content. (CDEC 2386) (NAEYC Standard 5)

PLO 6 Advocating for young children, for the families of the children in their care, and for the early childhood profession employing professional and ethical guidelines.

Students will produce an exceptionality resources file that includes materials and sources to help families and children with special needs. (CDEC 1359) (NAEYC Standard 6)

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Updated September 16, 2026