Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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Competency Description
The professional working with young children supports children's language
Behaviors & Skills
a
Creates a print-rich and conversation-rich environment
b
Uses precise, clear language
c
Uses a rich, developmentally appropriate vocabulary
d
Engages in conversations with children on topics that include their experiences and interests
e
Looks for ways in which pre-verbal and non-verbal children initiate communication and responds appropriately using gestures, vocalizations, words, pictures and/or assistive technologies
f
Helps children extend both verbal and non-verbal conversations
g
Provides a reasonable response time for all children and specific examples of how they expect children to participate
h
Provides numerous, varied opportunities to develop vocabulary including conversations, investigations, field trips, books, etc.
i
Reads aloud to children every day
j
Encourages children to share their opinions and provides strategies that help them to articulate their opinions
k
Validates and supports children's expression using various forms of documentation including video, dictation, photography, audio recording, etc.
Resources for Competency 1.6
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