Contemporary Curriculum Planning

Describe, in your own words, what curriculum is and what it includes.
Include an overview of the role of standards and instructional materials in your discussion.
Discuss three ways in which you will uphold your ethical responsibility to provide care and education in settings that are safe, healthy, nurturing, and responsive for each child (NAEYC, 2011, p. 2).
As expectations for what children know and can do vary by age, explain how your understanding of developmentally appropriate practice supports your ability to properly plan for and teach diverse learners.
Include information on the four critical features outlined in NAEYC Standard One from NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation ProgramsPreview the document (p. 11).