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Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Develop a construct of professions in our society
- Create a list of professional expectations for early childhood educators
- Reflect on professionalism in early childhood education
Assignment #1
Reflect on and answer the questions below:
- Is early childhood education a job or a profession? Why?
- What about working with infants & toddlers? Why?
- What professional expectations do we have for early childhood professionals? Name ones that have not been mentioned yet!
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Assignment #2
Reflect on and answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to become an early childhood professional?
- Should early childhood educators become certified teachers or teacher assistants? Why?
- Should early childhood educators participate in professional learning opportunities after they finish college? Why?
- Should early childhood educators use the NYS Core Body of Knowledge? Why?
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