1. WELCOME TO UNIT 8! Kara Bullock, MAT

2. LET'S PREVIEW…. Unit 8

3. Unit 8 Outcomes Discuss application of professional standards, ethical values, critical inquiry, and advocacy practices to a case scenario Choose an appropriate artifact to demonstrate mastery of ethical standards in early childhood

4. Course Outcomes Practiced in Unit 8 CE299-5: Demonstrate use of professional standards, ethical values, critical inquiry and advocacy practices of the Early Childhood field

5. Unit 8 Assignments The assignments for this unit are: Readings Discussion Seminar

6. UNIT 8 SEMINAR….. Let’s Talk!

7. Seminar Discussion Let’s take a look at the web resource for this week together. It discusses the NAEYC’s code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment.

8. Seminar Discussion Cont.  How will you use these standards to guide you in early childhood settings?

9. Seminar Discussion Cont. You will have many possible artifacts to choose for your portfolio project to meet the program/course outcome identified for this unit. Please discuss how your artifact meets the outcome of professional standards, ethical values, critical inquiry, and advocacy practices in the early childhood field. What would you still like to learn?

10. Seminar Discussion Cont. Janice has been working at Little Hands Preschool for three months. She is very dedicated and loves children, but she has seen some issues at the childcare center that have made her uncomfortable. She has noticed that the director does not consistently follow the state regulations for ratios of staff to children. In this instance what should Janice do? What ethical standards should Janice follow and why?

11. LOOKING AHEAD…. Unit 9

12. Looking Ahead at Unit 9… Determine how to respect diversity as an early childhood professional in your career Demonstrate use of program/course outcomes through a portfolio project

13. Unit 9 Outcomes CE299-1: Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of child development and learning theory in early childhood settings CE299-2: Demonstrate an understanding of the development and implementation of strategies for building family and community relationships CE299-3: Identify developmentally appropriate observational and assessment techniques for informing instructional planning for children and their families CE299-4: Demonstrate the ability to use developmentally appropriate principles, tools and practices to create effective learning environments for young children CE299-5: Demonstrate use of professional standards, ethical values, critical inquiry and advocacy practices of the Early Childhood field CE299-6: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of individuality and cultural diversity of children and their families to learning and development

14. Unit 9 Project Directions Let’s go into the classroom, open up the Final Project PDF, and review the directions together.

15. ANY QUESTIONS?

16. HAPPY LEARNING! Good night and see you next week in seminar!