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COURSE:

Early Childhood Education I

COMPETENCY:

9.00

B2

8%

OBJECTIVE:

9.02

B2

4%

Unit D

The Field of Early Childhood Education

Understand the history of early childhood


education.
Explain the influence of historical events on early
childhood-related programs and initiatives and
their impact on early childhood education.

Essential Question:
How have historical events led to programs/initiatives and impacted early childhood education?
UNPACKED CONTENT
Several historical events led to the creation of government programs and initiatives that have made an
impact on the development of early childhood education in America.

Cause:

Result:

Effect:

Historical Events

Government
Programs/Initiatives

Impact on Early
Childhood Education

1. Great Depression and World In 1943, Kaiser Child Care

War II diverted attention from Centers were started. Offered


needs of children toward need to health care, hot meals,

work. Women went to work.


convenience for working
Many nurseries were opened. parents, round-the-clock,
exemplary child care.
2. Launching of Soviet satellite In 1956, Head Start was begun.
Sputnik in 1957 upset the
Offered services for low-income
education community and made families --- health care and hot
the US education system appear meals, compensatory education,
inferior. Civil Rights Movement parental involvement, and

of 1960s identified education as community control.


the best way to fight poverty.

Served over 3000 children


Freed women to work
Provided a model of
exemplary child care

3. Changes in the family and the In 1993, a NC partnership for


workforce, 1970s and after
children founded Smart Start to
ensure that young children are
More diverse families
ready to succeed in school.
(single-parent, stepparent,
Focused on childrens health,
extended, and blended)
Parents working; not at home strengthening families, and
Shortage of quality centers cutting-edge approaches for
early learning
and homes for child care
OBJECTIVE:
9.02
B2
4%

Made early childhood


education accessible to
children of all races, classes,
cultures, and needs
Made child care affordable

Brought national attention to


importance of good care and
education experiences for
young children
Produced enthusiasm for
young childrens programs
Expanded enrollment in
preschool programs
Serves about 20% of lowincome children

Explain the
influence of
historical events on
early childhoodrelated programs
and initiatives and

their impact on early


childhood
education.
UNPACKED CONTENT

Cause:

Result:

Effect:

Historical Events

Government
Programs/Initiatives

Impact on Early
Childhood Education

4. Increased emphasis on
quality education and greater
success for every child in the
1990s and after led to the
conclusion that no child should
be left behind

In 2001, a national program

called No Child Left Behind


(NCLB) was created by the

Department of Education.
NCLB includes higher

standards, greater accountability,


expanded options for parents,

and proven teaching methods.

5. Emphasis on quality
In 2002, a state-funded NC

education and recognition of the initiative called More at Four


importance of early learning in Pre-Kindergarten was created.
1990s and after led to
Focused on underserved
intervention efforts with at-risk children, especially those who
four-year-old children.
had never before been served in
a pre-K program.

6. Globalization of economy and In 2002, a partnership of 27

emphasis on future-focused
member organizations was
education in 2000 and after led formed to address 21st Century
to recognition of the importance Skills. In 2005, NC created the
of adapting curriculum to
first Center for 21st Century
st
prepare students for the 21
Skills. In 2006, NC State Board
century.
of Education endorsed a

framework for education based


on 21st century skills and content

including life skills, 21st


century content, core content,
thinking skills, and ICT
technology skills.

Accurate assessment of
student performance
Effective development
materials for children
Increased student an teacher
accountability
Individualized and
comprehensive reporting
At-home activities to better
involve parents
High-quality classroombased educational program
Children served in a variety
of settings (public schools,
for-profit and nonprofit child
care, Head Start, combination
settings)
Financial assistance given
Serves diverse groups
Detailed planning of
objectives for children
Expanded academic
enrichment for children
Opportunities for children
and families to learn after
school year ends
Tutorial services
Art, music, and recreation
programs
Helps children meet
standards in reading and
math

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