Assignment Content
An understanding of the historical context of U.S. education and the role of government and public policy is essential in understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by educators today. In this assignment, you evaluate the historical events and the role of the government in shaping early childhood education and your role as an educator.
Imagine that you have been asked by the school principal to orient and guide a group of recent teacher graduates in early childhood education. For this course, you will assume this role while developing your assignment deliverables.
Create a timeline using MS PowerPoint to display how early childhood education has evolved throughout history.
Review the resource “Create a timeline,” which lists the steps to create a timeline using MS PowerPoint.
Include the following on your timeline:
At least 8 entries total
At least 6 of those entries must describe the important government mandates that have made major contributions to the field of early childhood education.
Examples of federal and state mandates
Explanation for each entry
Write a 350- to 525-word summary to accompany your timeline that addresses:
The current organizational structure of the American education system
How the events described on your timeline influenced your decision to become a teacher
Why it is important for a teacher to stay abreast of new ideas and understandings in the field
What you hope to contribute to the field of education
Cite references to support both parts of your assignment.
Format your citations and a reference page according to APA guidelines.
Submit your timeline and summary.