Understanding the Multicultural experience in early childhood education . Advanced programs for the continuing preparation of teachers or other school personnel build upon and extend prior knowledge and experiences that include core understanding of learning and practices that support learning. The guidelines and standards of specialty organizations are used in developing each advanced program. Candidates in each advanced program develop the ability to use research, research methods, and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms. Instruction encourages the candidate's development of reflection, critical thinking, problem solving, and professional dispositions.
Teaching reflects knowledge about and experiences with cultural diversity and exceptionalities.