32 Curriculum & Learning Environment 3. Curriculum (continued) 4. Approaches to learning Level 1 Recognize the importance of providing opportunities for each child to develop adaptive approaches to learning. CLE. 3.4.1 Level 2 Understand the importance of using a variety of approaches to support each child’s adaptive approaches to learning. CLE 3.4.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, and create an environment which supports children’s development of: o Initiative and curiosity o Attentiveness and persistence o Confidence o Creativity and inventiveness o Reasoning and problem solving. Plan experiences, for children that support each child’s natural approach to learning based on observation and assessment of individual children Model and help others to develop proficiency in nurturing each child's adaptive approaches in learning. Ensure that the planning and implementation of approaches to learning activities are appropriate, culturally responsive, and adapted for children with special needs. CLE 3.4.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate and modify the setting to ensure it the provision of opportunities for each child to develop adaptive approaches to learning among young children. Support the continuous improvement of curriculum goals that employ adaptive approaches to learning among young children. CLE 3.4.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current theory and evidence-based research regarding the development of approaches to learning in young children. Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure children experience best practices for promoting the development of approaches to learning. CLE 3.4.5