Content Creation Standards

These standards refer to the lecture and assignment content of early childhood education teacher preparation courses.

Here are the standards at a glance:

• Standard A1: ECE terminology
• Standard A2: Ability terminology
• Standard A3: Gender terminology
• Standard A4: Race terminology
• Standard A5: Ethnic identity terminology
• Standard A6: Socioeconomic status terminology
• Standard A7: Multilingual individuals terminology
• Standard A8: Straightforward language

• Standard A9: Content represents diverse children and families
• Standard A10: Content includes a variety of perspectives
• Standard A11: Practices for children with diverse abilities
• Standard A12: Practices for children who are multilingual
• Standard A13: Practices for children from diverse ethnic and racial identities
• Standard A14: Variety of content formats and supportive materials
• Standard A15: Visible and audible representation (photos, videos, etc.)
• Standard A16: Assignments honor funds of knowledge
• Standard A17: Context-based assignments that promote equitable practices
• Standard A18: Assignments promote self-reflection, critical thinking, or decision making
• Standard A19: Readings are reputable, freely available, and relevant
• Standard A20: Readings address topics of oppression and systemic inequities
• Standard A21: Readings are inclusive

• Standard A22: Respectful cross-cultural interactions
• Standard A23: Tools that support building equity and further understanding of anti-racism
• Standard A24: Opportunities to reflect upon systemic policies and practices

• Standard A25: Variety of means of expression across assessments
• Standard A26: Multiple opportunities to submit assessments
• Standard A27: Objective rubric criteria
• Standard A28: Assessments are aligned to the content and include feedback