This video is a news report that explores the recent changes to kindergarten curriculum that many schools have embraced, while others, as we will see, have moved away from. As we’ve discussed in previous chapters, NCLB has had a profound influence on not only school curriculum, but also the expectations of parents, teachers, and administrators. But there is still a lot of disagreement about its effectiveness and desirability. The question many ask is, should we really be imposing strict standards at such a young age? Think for a moment about your early school experiences. What was the primary focus of your preschool classes? Were they focused more on academics or play? provide examples

It is difficult to define and assess the standard of care in early childhood education with one set of guidelines because the existing programs are so _____. a. generic b. diverse c. similar d. abstract

What is one drawback to current academic standards? a. They are difficult for most childcare centers to implement. b. They give teachers too much control over what they teach. c. They can result in a curriculum that "teaches to the test." d. They require standardized forms that require training to use.

When the context of the existing reality in the schools, in society and government are taken into consideration, the criterion in curriculum development that is considered is..

FIN4715 - Homework 2[1]You have been hired as a consultant by a non-profit organization to propose an impact measurement framework for its prominent program that focuses on early childhood education for preschool children aged 5 and 6 from low-income families in the communities. The program, aligned with the organization’s mission to empower youth from marginalized communities, provides accessible and affordable Kindergarten 1 (K1) education for eligible 5-year-olds and Kindergarten 2 (K2) education for eligible 6-year-olds.Program Overview:The program offers an inclusive learning environment, preparing students for primary school through creative play and social interactions. Beyond academic skills like numbers, letters, and words, the curriculum emphasizes essential social skills such as listening, communicating, and interacting with peers and adults. Healthy daily nourishment, including snacks, lunch, and drinks, is provided to all enrolled students.Operational Overview:Currently, the organization is only operating in one city. It hopes to expand to other cities in the future with additional funding. The organization seeks to demonstrate the impacts of the program on the lives of beneficiaries—disadvantaged preschool children.Enrolment is voluntary, exclusively for 5 and 6-year-olds from low-income families living in the city. The application process aligns with the academic year-end break of primary schools. Parents and guardians must re-apply every year as the eligibility checks are performed every year during the application process.  While the program is not free, minimal fees that are substantially lower than typical preschool fees, are levied on parents and guardians.Assumptions:Eligibility is determined by gross monthly household income, not student performance.All eligible applicants are accepted into the program.Enrolled children are expected to complete the entire academic year to ensure an uninterrupted learning journey.The organization would like you to propose a framework for it to measure the impacts of the early childhood education program on the lives of the beneficiaries. Your proposed impact measurement framework should aim to assess the program's effectiveness in realizing the organization's mission and objectives, facilitating informed decision-making and potential expansion.Question 1 (total: 2 points) 1a (maximum 100 words, 1 point): Using only the information provided in Homework 2, specify the intended impacts of the preschool program on the lives of the beneficiaries.1b (maximum 100 words, 1 point): Using only the information provided in Homework 2, specify the intended outcomes of the preschool program on the lives of the beneficiaries.Question 2 (maximum 100 words, 2 points). Specify the indicators you plan to use to measure the intended outcomes of the program as specified in your answer to Question 1b.Question 3 (total: 4 points)3a (maximum 100 words, 2 points): What is/are the baseline(s) for your proposed measurement? Please provide the rationale for your selection of baseline(s) to use.3b (maximum 200 words, 2 points): Specify a plan to gather the data you need to measure the outcome of the program using the indicators you specified in Question 2. Please include the following:Who the measurement subjects are.How the measurement will be conducted on the subjects.The timeline and frequency of the measurement.Hint: Please carefully consider the feasibility of your proposed data-gathering method, including time, costs, manpower, accuracies, and response rate.Question 4 (total: 2 points). 4a (maximum 50 words, 1 point) Assuming that you can obtain the data needed for your proposed measurement, specify the data analytics methodology you plan to use to measure the outcome of the program.(maximum 50 words, 1 point) Propose a benchmark that can be used to evaluate how well the program performing in fulfilling its intended outcome. Please also provide the rationale for your selection of benchmark.Question 5 (maximum 200 words, 2 points). List the major limitations of your proposed outcome measurement and propose potential ways to address them.

The question many ask is, should we really be imposing strict standards at such a young age?