Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
For your reflection assignment this week, I want you to look around and observe the classroom you are in and identify the ways you see professionalism in the classroom. When we think of professionalism, we typically only think of the way the teacher(s) presents themself, but there is so much more. Please answer the following:
- List 5 ways the lead teacher of the classroom presents themselves as a professional. Why do you think those behaviors and or attributes make them professional?
- List and describe 5 things in the classroom that show it is a professional setting. Is there a schedule, is it clean, appropriate materials, etc.?
- What are some things you might add or change to the environment? Why?
- What are some questions you have about professionalism pertaining to early childhood careers?