NAEYC’s 1996 position on the use of technology in the early childhood program stated:

In evaluating the appropriate use of technology, NAEYC applies principles of developmentally appropriate practice (Bredekamp 1987) and appropriate curriculum and assessment (NAEYC & NAECS/SDE 1992.) In short, NAEYC believes that in any given situation, a professional judgment by the teacher is required to determine if a specific use of technology is age appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally appropriate.

The effective use of computers, or technology, in the early childhood program, which can help meet the needs of various learning styles or multiple intelligences, depends on their use as developmentally appropriate interactive learning experiences — not just tools for rote learning or drill practice.

In this unit’s Readings you will study and compare two documents: NAEYC’s 1996 standards on early childhood learning technology and the newly adopted 2012 joint position statement of the NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media at Saint Vincent College.

•    Was there any difference in the two positions? If so, explain.
•    What are the main themes of each statement?
•    Explain anything from the standards that you consider a good application to an early childhood classroom setting.

In this course, you had an opportunity to examine some of the specific areas in which human services professionals intervene in the lives of families and children to help keep children safe. Throughout the term, you used the readings, the audiotape shows, and the websites to do research in your specific area targeting specific populations. You also developed strategies throughout the term that could improve the condition of children who receive services. In some units, you were asked to reflect on your role as a human services professional. One of the most important aspects of your job is knowing what services are available for your clients.

Begin your evaluative essay with a discussion about your knowledge of intervention resources in your area prior to completing this assignment. Did you think it would be difficult to access them? Why or why not?

Next, you will locate an agency in your area that provides services for each of the following social problems:

Once you have located an agency for each of the social problems, you will write a summary (at least 1 paragraph) of the services that each agency provides. Be sure to identify the pros and cons of the services provided. Do NOT copy/paste from the agency’s website. Remember to use in-text citing and to cite your references.

In the next paragraph, explain how clients access those services. (If that information isn’t available online, you need to call the agency and ask.) For example, do they apply online, make an appointment over the phone, or go in to the office to fill out paperwork?

Finally, based on the course material, discuss the influences that might lead a family to not seek out services when they are in need for the above social problems. What do you think can be done to change that?

Requirements for this assignment paper:

Be sure to use specific information from the text to support your answers.

(APA formatting and in-text citation must be used for each source referenced.)

1. You will write a 2-3-page evaluative essay on the four social problems.
2. Include a title and reference page (not included in the 3-page count essay).
3. Double-spaced with 12 point Times New Roman.
4. Be sure to incorporate information from course readings, textbook, or other library sources to support their discussion and directed to properly cite all sources of information by including in-text citations and a list of references.

The viewpoint and purpose of this assignment should be clearly established and sustained. The assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.