Question:
Write a teaching philosophy paper based on early childhood theories and practices.
Use the "Teaching Philosophy Template" as a resource to guide the writing of your teaching philosophy reflective essay.
In a reflective essay of 700 - 800 words, ensure that you include the following topics:
1. The nature/nurture concept and debate.
2. Your goals and objectives as a teacher.
3. The role of the early childhood educator as a professional. Include how you plan to uphold ethical standards, professional standards of practice, and relevant laws and policies.
4. The role of the early childhood educator as advocate on behalf of children. Include how advocacy can promote learning opportunities, strengthen the learning environment and advance the early childhood profession.
5. Your methods for assessing student understanding for Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3 children, including your views on the statement "all children can learn" and key assessment practices.
6. The role of technology in the education of young children.
7. The importance of environment to teaching and learning for Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3 children.
Use readings on particular theories and theorists, as well as 3-5 scholarly articles that can be used in support of it.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines An abstract is not required.