Unit 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism

CDA Unit 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism

This online course provides a comprehensive exploration into the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE), a specialized discipline that emphasizes the formal education and care of young children by professionals outside their family circle. It underscores the significant impact of ECE on a child's emotional, cognitive, and social development, highlighting the long-term benefits it offers to both the children and society as a whole. The course delves into the pedagogical approach of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), a method that acknowledges, validates, and integrates the cultural backgrounds of children into the learning process. Furthermore, it investigates the holistic nature of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), recognizing the interconnectedness of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in children. (15 hours)
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Course curriculum

1. Unit 6
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2. CDA Credential and Building Your Professional Portfolio
3. Course Description
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4. Technical Requirements
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5. Getting in Touch with Us
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6. Course Facilitators
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7. How to use this course
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8. Required Assignments
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1. Pre-Assessment Survey
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1. What is Early Childhood Education?
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2. The Role of an Early Childhood Educator
3. The Benefits of Becoming an Early Childhood Educator
4. Heartwarming Memory
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
6. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Benefits of ECE for Children and Society
2. The Crucial Role of ECE in Fostering Healthy Habits
3. The Importance of Early Childhood Educators
4. Positive Impact
5. Investing in Early Childhood Education
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions
7. Chapter 2 Discussion
1. Complex Challenges of ECE
2. Addressing the Challenge of Insufficient Resources
3. Shortage of ECE Professionals
4. How Can Communities Collaborate?
5. Chapter 3 Review Questions
6. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Enhancing and Promoting Quality ECE
2. Technology in Early Childhood Education
3. The Crucial Role of the Physical Environment
4. Leveraging the Expertise of Seasoned Professionals
5. Chapter 4 Review Questions
6. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
2. The Role of Early Childhood Teachers
3. The Role of Administrators in ECE
4. The Role of Curriculum Specialists in ECE
5. The Role of Child Development Specialists in ECE
6. Career Opportunities in ECE
7. Chapter 5 Review Questions
8. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. Advocacy for Early Childhood Education
2. Strategies for Advocacy
3. How YOU Can Advocate for Early Learning
4. Getting Involved in Advocacy
1. End of Topic Reflection
2. ECE Opportunities, Challenges and Impact Quiz
1. Pre-Assessment
1. Defining Ethics in Early Childhood Education
2. Ethical Foundations
3. Prioritizing Values
4. Ethics in Early Education
5. The Application of Ethical Principles
6. Chapter 7 Review Questions
7. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Question
1. Ethical Responsibilities Towards Children
2. Applying Ethics to Child-Centered Scenarios
3. Ethical Perspective on Behavioral Support
4. Ethical Response Strategy
5. Chapter 8 Review Questions
6. Chapter 8 Open-Ended Question
1. Ethical Responsibilities to Families
2. The Vital Role of Educators in Family Empowerment
3. Applying Ethics to a Family Scenario
4. Ethical Framework
5. Chapter 9 Review Questions
6. Chapter 9 Open-Ended Question
1. Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues
2. The Role of Educators in Ethical Practice
3. Applying Ethics to a Colleague Scenario
4. Balancing Individual Needs and Classroom Harmony
5. Chapter 10 Review Questions
6. Chapter 10 Open-Ended Question
1. Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society
2. The Role of Early Childhood Educators as Advocates
3. The Ethical Responsibilities of Early Childhood Educators
4. Chapter 11 Review Questions
5. Chapter 11 Open-Ended Question
1. The Benefits of Ethics in Early Years Education
2. Creating a Culture of Ethics for Children
3. Creating an Ethical Learning Environment through Storytelling
4. Incorporating Ethical Discussions in Story Time
5. Example of a Story with an Ethical Dilemma
6. Chapter 12 Review Questions
7. Chapter 12 Discussion
1. Addressing Ethical Dilemmas
2. A Structured Approach to Ethical Decision-Making
3. A Real-life Ethical Dilemma
4. Common Ethical Dilemmas
5. Chapter 13 Review Questions
6. Chapter 13 Open-Ended Question
1. Some Last Thoughts
2. Resources for Educators
1. End of Topic Reflection
2. Ethical Responsibility Quiz
1. Pre-Assessment Survey
1. Importance of DAP
2. Chapter 15 Discussion
1. Understanding Child Development
2. Child Development Domains
3. Birth to 18 months
4. 18 months to 3 years
5. 3 to 5 years
6. Factors Influencing Child Development
7. Key Theories
8. Chapter 16 Review Questions
9. Chapter 16 Open-Ended Question
1. Developmentally Appropriate Practices
2. Principles of Child Development and Learning
3. DAP in the Classroom
4. DAP Classroom Examples
5. Scenario Questions
6. Culturally Responsive DAP
7. Chapter 17 Review Questions
8. Chapter 17 Open-Ended Question
1. Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Environment
2. Infants
3. Toddlers
4. Preschoolers
5. Kindergarteners
6. Integrating DAP with Curriculum Planning
7. DAP Child Guidance
8. Challenges and Solutions in Implementing DAP
9. Chapter 18 Review Questions
10. Chapter 18 Open-Ended Question
1. Assessing Child Progress with DAP
2. Effective Assessments of Young Children
3. Ongoing Observation, Documentation and Assessment
4. Guided by Developmental Benchmarks
5. Methods of Assessment
6. Working with Families and Support Services
7. Chapter 19 Review Questions
8. Chapter 19 Open-Ended Question
1. Continuing Professional Development
2. Staying Updated with DAP Research
3. Chapter 20 Discussion
1. End of Topic Reflection
2. DAP Quiz
1. Pre-Assessment Survey
1. Defining Culture and Diversity
2. The Role of Culture in Child Development
3. Understanding Cultural Differences and Similarities
4. Chapter 21 Review Questions
5. Chapter 21 Open-Ended Question
1. Importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching
2. What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?
3. The Need for Culturally Responsive Teaching
4. Benefits of Culturally Responsive Teaching
5. Chapter 22 Review Questions
6. Chapter 22 Discussion
1. How Teachers Can Become More Culturally Responsive
2. CRT Self-Assessment and Sensitivity
3. Chapter 23 Review Questions
4. Chapter 23 Open-Ended Question
1. Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
2. Building Individual Relationships
3. Cultural Influences in Children's Play
4. Promoting Positive Interactions
5. Inclusive Teaching Practices
6. Chapter 24 Review Questions
7. Chapter 24 Open-Ended Question
1. Creating a Culturally Inclusive Learning Environment
2. Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Across the Curriculum
3. Connections with Children and Families
4. Learning About a Child's Family Culture
5. Assessing Child Progress with Culturally Responsive Teaching Methods
6. Chapter 25 Open-Ended Question
1. Culturally Responsive Leadership
2. Advocacy for Culturally Responsive Practices
3. Embrace the Role of a Learner
4. Chapter 26 Review Questions
5. Chapter 26 Discussion
1. Challenges and Solutions in Culturally Responsive Teaching
2. Addressing Resistance
3. Case Studies
4. Chapter 27 Review Questions
1. End of Topic Reflection
2. Culturally Responsive Teaching Quiz
1. Course Completion
2. Unit 6 Feedback Form

About this course

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CDA Unit 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism

Course curriculum

Getting Started

ECE Opportunities, Challenges and Impact

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

ECE Opportunities, Challenges and Impact

Ethical Responsibilities in Early Childhood Education

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Ethical Responsibilities in Early Childhood Education

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Wrapping It Up

About this course