Master of Science in Education
in Early Childhood
Recommendation Form
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Date Received ________________
Applicant’s Name:________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Person Providing Reference: _______________________________________ Position: ___________________________
How long have you known this person? _____ In what capacity? ___________________________________________________
Our M.S. Ed. in Early Childhood is designed specifically for educators who wish to become leaders in their classrooms, schools, districts, or
other educational settings. We are looking for educators with the potential to become leaders; and who would benefit from a program
designed to build these skills and characteristics.
N= Not observed | 1= Not yet present | 2= Emerging | 3= Progressing | 4= Applying | 5= Innovating |
1. Promoting Child Development and Learning
The applicant is grounded in a child development knowledge base.
2. Building Family and Community Relationships
The applicant understands that successful early childhood education depends upon partnerships with children’s families and
communities.
3. Observing, Documenting and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families
The applicant understands that child observation, documentation, and other forms of assessment are central to the practice of all
early childhood professionals.
4. Using and Developmentally Effective Approaches to Connect with Children and Families
The applicant understands that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on
children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur.
5. Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum
The applicant uses their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive
development and learning for each and every young child.
6. Growing as a Professional
The applicant identifies and conducts themselves as members of the early childhood profession.
Please rate his/her capacity for graduate work by selecting the appropriate number on the scale below.|
N indicates not observed, 1 indicates need for improvement and 5 indicates an area of strength.
Written and oral communication
Capacity for graduate work
Commitment to lifelong learning
N= Not observed | 1= Not yet present | 2= Emerging | 3= Progressing | 4= Applying | 5= Innovating |
Examine educational cultures from multiple perspectives
Create shared visions for teaching and learning; build mutually beneficial partnerships, and engage with colleagues, families, and
communities to address educational needs
Use knowledge of child and adult development to create respectful, inclusive, supportive, and challenging learning environments
Please return this form to Office of Graduate Studies | 111 South Street | Farmington, ME 04938 | fax to 778-8134 | Email gradstudies@maine.edu
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