HDF 286 Professional Issues and Leadership Early Childhood Education

1. Describe and reflect upon professionalism in working with children, families and communities and prepare to enter the workforce with a portfolio and resume.
2. Analyze and apply an ethical decision making process (NAEYC Code of Ethics)
3. Formulate an understanding of advocacy for children and families.
4. Describe Oregon Registry Online, DELC and NAEYC resources regarding ongoing Professional Development.
5. Describe professionalism and future progress in ECE utilizing NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies and Unifying Framework for the ECE Profession.

National Accreditation Standards

NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation

1. Identify and involve oneself with the early childhood field and serve as an informed advocate for young children, families, and the profession.
2. Know about and uphold ethical and other early childhood professional guidelines.
3. Use professional communication skills, including technology-mediated strategies, to effectively support young children’s learning and development and work with families and colleagues.
4. Engage in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice.
5. Develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice in their daily practice with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.

• Profession
  • Definition
  • Historical Perspectives in ECE and theory
  • Current work in ECE (DELC)
  • Future work in ECE Framework
• Leadership and Advocacy
  • Ethics
  • National and State Systems (Power to the Profession)
  • Advocacy
• Career Development
  • Resume
  • Portfolio
  • Oregon Registry
  • NAEYC Professional Standards