For this assignment, you will create an annotated bibliography (Links to an external site.). To begin, you will review the MAECEL PLOs (listed below) and locate at least one related scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) in the Ashford Library databases related to the content topic for each PLO. 

• PLO 1: Evaluate evidence-based theories and strategies aligned with early development and learning needs to support high quality learning environments. (NAEYC 1, 4)
• PLO 2: Assess effective communication and collaboration strategies to positively influence partnerships with community agencies and families with young children. (NAEYC 1, 2)
• PLO 3: Evaluate early childhood curricula designed to promote development and learning across all domains of development. (NAEYC 2,4,5)
• PLO 4: Evaluate effective assessment and evaluation strategies, tools, and procedures designed to improve outcomes for young children, families, and programs. (NAEYC 2,3)
• PLO 5: Design discipline-specific action research based on relevant theory and research methodology. (NAEYC 1,3,4,6)
• PLO 6: Propose ethical solutions that promote educational transformation in the field of early childhood education. (NAEYC 6)
• PLO 7: Construct a personal definition of leadership as an early childhood education professional. (NAEYC 6)

Content Expectations:
The following content areas are required for this paper:

• Introduction: Clearly establish the purpose of your paper with an introduction paragraph.
• Program Learning Outcome 1: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) related to this outcome.
  • Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
  • Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
• Program Learning Outcome 2: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) related to this outcome.
  • Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
  • Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
• Program Learning Outcome 3: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) related to this outcome.
  • Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
  • Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
• Program Learning Outcome 4: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) related to this outcome.
  • Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
  • Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
• Program Learning Outcome 5: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) related to this outcome.
  • Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
  • Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
• Program Learning Outcome 6: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) related to this outcome.
  • Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
  • Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
• Program Learning Outcome 7: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source (Links to an external site.) related to this outcome.
  • Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
  • Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
  • Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
• Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a conclusion paragraph that summarizes the main purpose and key points of your paper.