Kaitlin LaPlante Fall 09

NAEYC Standard 5

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USA- NAEYC (Nat. Association for the Education of Young Children): Standards For Early Childhood Professional Preparation (prior to 2009)
Level: Baccalaureate or Initial (Undergraduate) Licensure Level (October 2001)
Standard 5: Becoming a ProfessionalCandidates identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
Key Element: 5b. Knowing about and upholding ethical standards and other professional guidelines
Key Element: 5c. Engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice
Key Element: 5d. Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education
Key Element: 5e. Engaging in informed advocacy for children and the profession
Key Element: 5a. Identifying and involving oneself with the early childhood field

5A. Identifying and involving oneself with the early childhood field.

5B. Knowing about and upholding ethical standards and other professional guidelines.

5C. Engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice.

5D. Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education.

5D. Engaging in informed advocacy for children and the profession.

Author: Kaitlin LaPlante
Last modified: 12/16/2009 6:35 AM (EST)