Standard 6
Standard 6
Rationale/Reflection
NAEYC Standard: STANDARD 6. BECOMI NG A PROFESSI ONAL
Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs 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. (NAEYC, 2010)
Brief Description of Evidence:
As part of my ECED 245 School Age Practicum during the Spring 2014 semester I
interacted with the teachers and had to learn and participate in the policies of the school. I also
participated in a grade level meeting as well as volunteering at the schools carnival they do each
year. When volunteering I was asked to do a variety of jobs before, during, and after the carnival.
Analysis of What I Learned:
Through going to these events I got to see how much work goes into school activities and
planning weekly goals for the students. In the grade level meeting they went over the results of a
few standard tests they had the students take the week before. Based on the results of the tests as
a whole determined if they needed to revisit the standard and it determined what success group
each individual child will go to for individualized help. When volunteering at the carnival I had
to present myself as a staff member of the school, parents would ask me for help and ask
questions on where to go.
How This Artifact Demonstrates my Competence on the NAEYC Standard:
This artifact demonstrates my competence in the "becoming a professional standard
because in both events I had to portray myself as an educator and staff member of the school.
During the grade level meeting they allow me to give opinions and suggestions from what I have
seen. They respected my opinion and thoughts; as well of giving me information on what the
purpose of the meeting was for and how it was used. When I participated in the carnival, I helped
set up equipment, I ran the photo booth and the ticket redemption room, and helped clean up
after wards. I talked with many parents and their children; I had to present myself in a
professional way because I was representing the school. Also during my practicum I interacted
with many of the teachers in the school, we talked about theories, new learning styles, like whole
brain teaching. I saw this done in the classroom many times and saw the response. This led me to
do research on it and other teaching techniques.