Wisconsin Preschool Credential Capstone Checklist Self Evaluation Student Name _____________________________________________ The NAEYC criteria for National Accreditation is the basis of the Capstone Checklist criteria to demonstrate alignment with the Standards and to familiarize the student with this national accreditation process. Complete the self-evaluation, including descriptions of behaviors and/or situations that illustrate how you meet the criteria. Give examples of situations that illustrate you are applying each criterion, giving a thorough description of the situation and how your response meets the criterion. The spaces will expand as you type in them. Attach documents as needed. COMPETENCY 1. Implement strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives when working with children, families and community. Strategies to counter bias in child attitudes and behavior Give examples of situations that show you treat all children with equal respect and consideration. Give examples of situations where you offer activities and talk to children to build positive self-identity and valuing of differences in children. Give examples of situations where you are aware of and avoid using stereotypes in language references – firefighter instead of fireman, etc. Give an example of a situation where you did or would intervene when children might tease or reject others.
COMPETENCY 4. Analyze the development of children age three through age five. Strategies to observe, analyze and adapt to children’s development Describe the assessment tools you use. How do you obtain information on all areas of children’s development and learning in each domain? How do you use developmental checklists, screening tools, observations, child portfolios that are aligned with WMELS to analyze and identify child’s current level of development across domains? Describe how you use what you know about children’s social relationships, interests, ideas, and skills to tailor learning opportunities for groups and individuals. How do you analyze observations to guide you in planning for curriculum activities? Give examples of how you use your knowledge of individual children to modify strategies and materials to enhance children’s learning. Describe a situation when you adapted an activity for different children based on their interests or reactions. Describe what you do to assess the developmental progress of each child across all domains and share information with child’s family. What do you do to track child’s progress at regular intervals? How often do you have conferences with families to discuss their child’s development? COMPETENCY 5. Establish a developmentally appropriate environment. Materials and equipment Give examples of how your environment provides for children’s safety while being appropriately challenging – in good repair, age appropriate, addresses the range of abilities of children in room, no safety hazards, etc. Give examples of how your environment is rich in variety to encourage exploration, experimentation, and discovery – mix of open-ended and self-correcting, cause & effect, sensory appeal, construction, dramatic play, etc. Give examples of how your environment promotes sensory exploration, creative expression, and fine motor learning – varying textures and materials (not all plastic), sand, water, art materials, writing implements, and opportunities to practice a range of manipulative skills.