Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. CE100: Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development Unit 7 Seminar

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Professional Development and KU Resources Professional development is a contributor to high quality early childhood interactions. Your readings this week will allow you to look at your own state and the requirements for minimum pre-service qualifications for childcare personnel. 3

Objectives After completing this unit, you should be able to: Identify the importance of professional organizations within the field Identify how professionalism, personal characteristics, responsibilities, expectations, and roles have changed Explain new roles the early childhood professional should anticipate 4

Getting to know you… Do you and a special person share a special song? My dad and I used to dance to “Rain Drops keep falling on my Head” BJ Thomas My husband and my song is “You’re still the one” Shania Twain

Unit 7 Project This term we have learned about the roles, responsibilities, and various career opportunities within the field, and as we explored each career opportunity, we discussed standards, strategies, and professional standards. For your Unit 7 Project, you will write a 1-2 page essay sharing how the role of the early childhood professional is different from what it was in the past. Using the template provided, you will include the following: 1.Identify how professionalism, personal characteristics, responsibilities, expectations, and roles have changed. 2.Explain some of the new roles the early childhood professional should anticipate. 3.Share how historical events, theorists, or legislation have influenced these changes.

Maximu m Points Grading Criteria 35 Points Introduction - Opening Statement Essay Body - 1.Identify how professionalism, personal characteristics, responsibilities, expectations, and roles have changed. 2.Explain some of the new roles the early childhood professional should anticipate. 3.Share how historical events, theorists, or legislation have influenced these changes. 5 PointsEach answer was submitted in paragraph form. The responses were double-spaced, using 12 pt. Times New Roman font and Standard American English and an attempt at APA was evident. Unit 7 Project Rubric

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Field Trip During the past two weeks, you learned about professional development and visited a few national early childhood organizations. Go back to the organization websites, and find an article, report, or position statement on something interesting to you. Come back prepared to discuss the following: Share the title and a summary of the article, report, or position statement that you located. Post a link to the item that you are discussing. Explain how this item has expanded or deepened your understanding of the early childhood field. 11

Lets Share Share the title and a summary of the article, report, or position statement that you located. Post a link to the item that you are discussing. Explain how this item has expanded or deepened your understanding of the early childhood field. 12

Complete the readings. Complete the learning activities. Participate in discussion. Attend seminar. Complete and submit the project. Complete the game and the graded review. questions, concerns, etc. Weekly Reminders

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References Follari, L. (2010). Foundations and best practices in early childhood education: History, theories, and approaches to learning. Boston: Pearson. Jupiter Images Corporation, (2010). Clipart.com. Retrieved May 10, 2010 from