Standards and Curriculum Practices

As an educator, it is my responsibility to the curriculum standards that I will be teaching. Abiding by such standards will enable me to set academic goals that are clear and measure to enhance my success in delivering quality education. Abiding by the standards provides the essential information required to know what the course outcome should be. The curriculum standards support teachers in their profession to achieve the best outcome when educating students. Such measures help in achieving measurable objectives. It is important to use standards as a guideline for teaching students because they provide the required instructions and help the teachers in assessments and professional development. 

The two ways to help families understand the relationship between the standards and the curriculum is by taking the initiative to provide them with all the available information they require. I will explain and present them with examples of the curriculum to adapt to teaching my lessons. I will explain to the parents that the learning standards are the descriptions provided in a written form that explain what the children are expected to do and achieve at different learning stages. It as well highlights what children are expected to do at a certain age. I need to explain to the parents about the topics that I will teach in my class are what the children need to learn at that particular age group because the issues that I will be teaching will prepare the children to move to the next grade (Wahlström & Sundberg, 2017). Additionally, I will provide the parents with information about The National Association for the Education of Young Children website. This information will help the families access helpful information about the essence of curriculum planning and standards that are beneficial information to the parents. 

Reference  

Wahlström, N., & Sundberg, D. (2017).  Transnational curriculum standards and classroom practices: The new meaning of teaching . Routledge.