Investigate what it means to be an early childhood professional and
acquire the knowledge, skills and traits exemplary early childhood
educators possess!
Written for those entering the field or striving to grow within the
profession, early child care authority and author, Dr. Stephanie Feeney
helps readers understand the nature of the profession, what it means to
behave in a professional way, and where they stand in their own
professional journey. She devotes chapters to moral and technical
competence and explains what the terms profession and professional
mean. Complete with self-assessments and first-hand accounts, Dr. Feeney
guides readers in understanding what it means to be an educator who
embodies the highest standards of professionalism in their work with
children, families and colleagues.
Take a look inside...
- **Explores the topic of professionalism--**examines what constitutes a
profession, the professional status of ECE and issues related to
professionalism in ECE.
- **Discusses what professionalism looks like in the early childhood
field (Chapter 4)--**includes discussion of the knowledge and skills,
or what those who work with young children should know and be able to
do.
- Addresses professional behavior (chapter 5)--features discussion
of professional conduct, doing what is right, including ethical
behavior
- Showcases exemplars in the field and provide guidance to aspiring
early childhood professionals (chapter 6)--draws on the experiences
of outstanding early childhood educators and illustrates ways to best
serve young children.
- **Includes reflection questions and self-assessments--**helps readers
examine their own practice and work toward a higher level of
professionalism.
