26 Curriculum & Learning Environment 2. Learning Strategies 1. Effective Learning Strategies Level 1 Recognize the importance of utilizing a variety of learning strategies. CLE 2.1.1 Level 2 Develop skill in: o Storytelling o Implementing music and art experiences o Planning and leading field trips o Designing and leading group activities for children CLE 2.1.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, and create environments that utilize a variety of learning strategies including: o Play o Small group projects o Cooperative learning o Open-ended questioning o Conversation o Problem solving o Methods of inquiry Model and help others develop skills in a variety of teaching and learning strategies. CLE 2.1.3 Level 4 Encourage teachers, caregivers, staff, and parents to develop effective teaching and learning strategies by sharing up-to-date information on best practices derived from evidence-based research. CLE 2.1.4 Level 5 Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure programs provide environments that utilize a variety of learning strategies for children. Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current theory and evidence-based research on appropriate learning strategies for young children. Promote evidence-based practices regarding effective learning strategies. CLE 2.1.5 2. Encouraging Participation Level 1 Recognize the importance of encouraging every child to participate in a variety of activities while remaining sensitive to individual preferences and choices. CLE 2.2.1 Level 2 Encourage every child to participate in activities, while also maintaining sensitivity to children’s decisions about whether to participate and to what extent the participation will be. CLE 2.2.2 Level 3 Model strategies for encouraging every child to participate in activities while honoring preferences and choices. CLE 2.2.3 Level 4 Assess and modify practices to nurture skills for sensitive encouragement of participation. CLE 2.2.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current theory and evidence-based research on appropriate strategies to encourage young children’s participation in activities. Promote evidence-based practices regarding decision-making in young children and assist programs in developing ways to encourage participation. CLE 2.2.5