Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education Seventh Edition George S. Morrison Prepared by Joyce Eady Myers

Chapter 1 You and Early Childhood Education Becoming a Professional

Focus Questions Who is an early childhood professional What are the six standards of an early childhood education (ECE) professional, according to the  National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? What is developmentally appropriate practice? What are the pathways to professional development in early childhood education? Why is developing a philosophy of education important? What are the new roles of early childhood professionals?  

Six Goals of Professionalism Promoting child development and learning Building family and community relationships Observing documenting, and assessing to support young children and families Using developmentally effective approaches to support young children and families Teaching and learning Becoming a professional

Be a Professional Who is Multiculturally Aware Be Concerned About Your Own Multicultural Development Make Every Child Welcome Make Every Parent Welcome Collaborate With Your Colleagues Become Active In Your Community

New Roles for Early Childhood Professionals Teacher as instructional leader Intentional teacher of state, district, and program goals and standards Performance-based accountability for learning Teaching of reading, math, science, and technology Increased emphasis on linking assessment and instruction New meaning of child-centered education

The Future: You and the Early Childhood Profession Rapid change Increased use of technology Politicization of early childhood education Acceleration of early childhood education and training