As an accomplished educator, you may be called on to explain the importance of evidence-based
 
curricula. In this final exam, you will provide a professional development presentation of three
 
educational approaches/curriculum models used in early childhood programs chosen from the
 
list below.
 
The professional development presentation should be at least 7 minutes long and focus on the
 
guiding questions below. The presentation must be created and recorded in PowerPoint. Record
 
the presentation as if you would use it as a training opportunity for new teachers.
 
Afterward, watch the video recording. Reflect on your presentation delivery and content. Write a
 
reflective response that describes what you learned about the topic by conducting your research.
 
Finally, three educational approaches/curriculum models used in early childhood programs
 
chosen from the list below reflect on how you may convey this information to families. The
 
reflective essay should be a minimum of 300 words. Upload both the link to the video and the
 
reflective essay in Moodle at the same time. I have provided an example where I embedded a
 
clickable link at the end of the essay.
 
View the resources shared in the module about Curricula to familiarize yourself with the various
 
approaches. You will also research evidence-based Curricula/Approaches to teaching and
 
learning in Early Childhood using your textbook and at least two additional sources using the
 
HCC online library. You will search for scholarly articles from academic journals. Some
 
examples include Young Children, Dimensions, Early Childhood Research Quarterly, and Early
 
Education and Development.
 
Your research presentation must summarize at least three educational approaches/curriculum
 
models used in early childhood programs chosen from the list below:
 
• HighScope
 
• Montessori
 
• Reggio Emilia (Emergent)
 
• Creative Curriculum
 
• Waldorf
 
Think about the following as you conduct your research to develop your presentation and
 
reflective essay.
 
• What is the history and theory behind the curricula?
 
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• What are the curriculum’s main components, including social aspects and environmental
 
setup?
 
• What is unique about the curricula you’re presenting?
 
• What are the similarities between the curricula you’re presenting?
 
• How effective are the curricula you selected, and what overall impact will it have on
 
children, including preparation for kindergarten and beyond?
 
Part 1 (60 points): Presentation Guidelines:
 
1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-your-presentation-ddc4432c-79f6-4add-
 
b85e-1009815d955c (click to view instructions on how to use it)
 
2. Upload the exported PowerPoint MP4 file to YouTube to generate a sharable link. The video
 
must be published as unlisted so anyone with the link can view.
 
https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-upload-a-video-to-youtube (click
 
to view instructions on how to use it) https://youtu.be/H8yrblAj-
 
V4?si=W__5bPf8HBGelGv5 (click for how to demonstration video)
 
3. Include the following in your presentation:
 
• Introduction: Name, Course, Semester, and Year
 
• Overview of three Curricula selected from the list above
 
i. Explain the major components of each
 
ii. Include your research to make evidence-based connections to the topic
 
• Closure
 
i. Discuss the effectiveness and overall impact of curriculum selection on
 
children, including preparation for kindergarten and beyond.
 
• Use a minimum of 4 scholarly resources. Acceptable resources include the textbook and
 
those found through the HCC online library. Include APA formatted in-text citations and
 
APA formatted full reference slide at the end of the presentation.
 
Video Notes:
 
• You are required to use PowerPoint to create your presentation and record your
 
oral presentation then upload to YouTube to generate a sharable link.
 
• I must see both the PowerPoint presentation and your face and hear your voice
 
narration as you present your oral report.
 
• Do not read from the textbook or other resources.
 
• Do not embed other videos.
 
• The presentation must be at least 7 minutes, clearly narrated, and visually appealing.
 
• Check your sharing permissions on your video. Be sure it is not set to private. You must
 
select “Unlisted” so anyone with the link can view the presentation.
 
Part 2 (40 points): Reflective Essay
 
Write a minimum 300-word (3-paragraph) reflective essay describing how your research helped
 
you cultivate an understanding of evidence-based curricula and the implications of
 
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-your-presentation-ddc4432c-79f6-4add-b85e-1009815d955c
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-your-presentation-ddc4432c-79f6-4add-b85e-1009815d955c
https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-upload-a-video-to-youtube

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implementing high-quality early childhood educational practices. How will you use this
 
knowledge moving forward in the work you do to support children and families?
 
Essay Outline:
 
I. First Paragraph: Introduction
 
II. Second Paragraph: Brief Summary
 
III. Third Paragraph: Conclusion
 
IV. Reference Section
 
V. Link to Essay