As you have learned so far, there are many approaches, models, and theories that influence how you plan and design curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners. While goals, objectives, and standards determine the content, we must also ensure that we are providing equitable access to our curriculum.
Preparation:
To prepare for this discussion, review the following:
https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/advancingequitypositionstatement.pdf
http://search.proquest.com/docview/2133353605?accountid=32521
International curriculum frameworks: Increasing equity and driving systemic change (Links to an external site.).
Create a free Adobe Creative Cloud Express (Links to an external site.) https://www.adobe.com/express/ If you need help with using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, please view the https://www.adobe.com/express/learn/tutorials
Review the sample ECD315 Week 3 discussion forum: Equitable Access to Curriculum (Links to an external site.). https://spark.adobe.com/page/ypJaYKL60jCWD/
Initial Response:
In your initial response, use Adobe Creative Cloud Express to address the following:
Step 1: Locate images within Adobe Creative Cloud Express that represent each of the following:
One of the recommendations shared on pages 611 of the Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education position statement.
One of the principles of child development and learning in the Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education position statement (page 13).
One strategy shared in Building a Cohesive Multimodal Environment for Diverse Learners that stood out to you.
Step 2: Explain the image representation:
For each of your chosen images, explain in two to three sentences how the image represents the ideas shared in the article.
Step 3: Address the following
Explain what it means to create equitable learning opportunities.
Discuss how the ideas shared in the articles will impact how you bring curriculum to life for your students.
Step 4: Create your Adobe Creative Cloud Express presentation and submit the link
Add your images and explanations into your Adobe Creative Cloud Express presentation
Submit the link to your Adobe Creative Cloud Express presentation as your initial discussion post.
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