Commitment to Growth and Learning

The professional working with young children exhibits commitment to ongoing growth and learning

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 6.4

a

Develops and constantly refines a personal philosophy of education
b

Reflects on current practice, investigates ways to improve, and maintains an individualized professional development plan
c

Seeks out knowledge of the cultures and populations within the community and integrates it into his/her practice
d

Exhibits awareness that certain behaviors and types of communication among unfamiliar cultures can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstanding
e

Integrates his/her knowledge of current issues, professional values and standards, and research findings to make and justify decisions related to early education
f

Engages in classroom-based research
g

Maintains an ongoing professional development record
h

Uses technology to access current research and best practices, and to communicate with peers
i

Participates in collaborative learning communities and shares new learning with colleagues
j

Attends professional meetings/conferences and joins professional groups, such as the NAEYC and its local affiliates, the Association for Childhood Education International, etc.

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