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Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education: History, Theories and Approaches to Learning, 2nd Edition © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Bringing It All Together:
Imagining and Becoming

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Beginning the Journey

• Carefully consider theories and approaches from across history and around the world to craft your own vision of exemplary early care and education

• Continually reflect on your own experience and practice as well as researched innovations

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Guiding Principles—Respect

• At the heart of teaching is a respect for working with people—children, families, colleagues, community
• Embrace the rich diversity of each member of your classroom community
• Use your resources to enhance your teaching

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Enthusiasm

• Think about the qualities that made lasting impressions on you as a student—caring, energy, commitment
• Being genuinely interested in your work keeps it fresh for you and engaging for your children
• Be willing to try new things, make mistakes, and try again

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Professionalism

• The field continues to evolve, grow, and positively impact countless young lives.

• Your role is to make a difference in children’s and families’ lives, but also to contribute to the evolution of the field as a whole.

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Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk

• Through your studies you learn about foundational theories and find inspiration in various practices
• Being a professional is also about articulating and sharing your professionalism
• Use your portfolio to guide how you present yourself as a professional educator

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Creating a Professional Portfolio

• Consider aligning with a national association’s standards
• (NAEYC, NCATE, INTASC for example)
• Be clear and specific about your influences and professional goals
• (Use text content to integrate key theoretical ideals and practical applications.)

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Possible Portfolio Contents

• Philosophy statement
• Autobiography
• Goals statement
• Photos
• Activities from your own classes
• Brochure, workshop outline
• Research paper

• Resume
• References
• Work samples
• Lessons with reflections
• Project webs, charts
• Stories
• Family resources
• Child study/observations