Determination of characteristics and skills should include
- flexibility
- dependability
- creativity
- confidentiality
- caring
- nurturing behavior
- patience
- sense of humor
- knowledge of child development, including social and emotional development
- respect for diversity
- social and emotional intelligence
- child self-regulation
- time management
- healthy immune system
- effective communication skills with children and adults.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What characteristics and skills help early childhood education professionals obtain, maintain, and advance in employment?
- How do the Workplace Readiness Skills aid in maintaining successful employment?
Communication
- What questions need to be answered to make a wise career decision?
- What characteristics and skills help early childhood professionals relate to children and parents?
- Why is confidentiality of information so important in the field of early childhood education?
Leadership
- What leadership skills are needed to demonstrate professionalism?
- How do leadership skills affect career success or failure?
Management
- What training and resources are required for a career in early childhood education?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate the characteristics and skills of early childhood education professionals?