Question: CLASS: PROFESSIONALISM AND GROWTH IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD
BOOK: INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 4TH ED.
Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully AND CITE 3 SOURCES
Assignment:
Review Questions: 1. Why is teaching considered to be complex?
2. Respond to the following question: "Why do I want to work with young children?"
3. Define reflective practice and construct an example of how a teacher might use it in a classroom scenario.
4. Describe three areas that teachers need to be knowledgeable about and explain the steps you will take to gain more information and understanding of these areas.
The Ask the Expert feature provides insights from Dr. Marilou Hyson. She responds to questions about the development of early childhood educators-the importance of having early childhood educators in the field who are trained specifically to work with young children. After reading this section in the textbook, answer the following questions:
5. Why are degrees important for early childhood educators?
6. Why is simply "loving children" not enough to meet young children's needs?
7. What efforts are being made to make high-quality professional development available to all committed and capable educators?
8. What resources are available to educators to help them learn some of the basics when working with young children?