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Instructions

This Competency includes a Short-Answer Assessment. Writeyour response to each prompt below in the space provided.

Beneath the prompts is the Rubric which will be used by the Competency Assessor to evaluate your responses.

Carefully review the Rubric rows associated with each prompt to provide a complete response.

Short Answer 1

For each of the names listed below, write a 1-paragraph response that describes the individual's contribution to the early childhood field.

Short Answer 2

For each of the significant events or research named below, write a 1-paragraph response that describes its impact on the early childhood field.

Short Answer 3

In a 4-to 6-paragraph response, identify at least three early childhood professional organizations. Describe the purpose of each organization and explain its significance to the early childhood field. Provide a citation for each organization.

Short Answer 4

In a 2-to 3-paragraph response, identify at least one organization that advocates for children and families.

Describe the purpose of the organization and describe one current advocacy issue this organization is working on today. Provide a citation for the organization.

Short Answer 5

Identify at least two peer-reviewed publications that inform early childhood practice and expand the professional knowledge base.

In a 4-to 6-paragraph response, summarize the main focus of each publication, and explain how it informs early childhood practice and/or expands the professional knowledge base. Provide an APA citation for each publication.