30 Curriculum & Learning Environment 3. Curriculum 1. Curriculum Philosophy Level 1 Identify basic ideas that guide curriculum development. CLE 3.1.1 Level 2 Understand the relationship between philosophical ideas and curriculum implementation. CLE 3.1.2 Level 3 Develop a written philosophical statement that guides curriculum development. CLE 3.1.3 Level 4 Provide leadership for developing curriculum philosophy. CLE 3.1.4 Level 5 Collaborate with other early childhood professionals and community members to develop philosophies of curriculum. CLE 3.1.5 2. Curriculum Framework Level 1 Recognize that the goals for learning should be framed within the context of learning standards. CLE 3.2.1 Level 2 Understand the importance of aligning the curriculum with the Arizona Early Learning Standards; Arizona Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines; Program Guidelines for High Quality Early Education: Birth through Kindergarten; and/ or Arizona Academic Standards, as appropriate. CLE 3.2.2 Level 3 Clearly align the curriculum with the Arizona Early Learning Standards; Arizona Infant Toddler Developmental Guidelines; Program Guidelines for High Quality Early Education: Birth through Kindergarten; &/ or Arizona Academic Standards, as appropriate. Develop, plan, select &/or create a developmentally appropriate early education curriculum to support the development of the whole child. The curriculum should: o Reflect the national, current, research- based practices for young children as established by professional organizations o Emphasize the process of learning as well as the content o Capitalize on children’s natural curiosity to promote language, thinking and problem solving CLE 3.2.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate and modify the early childhood setting to ensure the implementation of a high quality curriculum that incorporates thoughtful planning and design. Demonstrate methods and techniques to assist teachers and staff to improve skills in adapting curriculum to foster gradual and continuous acquisition and integration of skills among learners. CLE 3.2.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices regarding curriculum development. CLE 3.2.5