AREA OF EXPERTISE
Professional IdentityChildcare providers play an important role in supporting, encouraging, and setting the groundwork for children’s healthy development. Preparation & mindset can be the variance between success & failure.
NEVER STOP LEARNING
Commitment to Life-Long Learning & Professionalism
This podcast series will breach various topics related to being a professional, in the field of early childhood, as a Childcare Director.
Childcare providers play an important role in supporting, encouraging, and setting the groundwork for all-round development in children’s formative years, as well as in preparing them for adulthood. Preparation and mindset can be the variance between success and failure.
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Podcast Episodes
3L4L: Being a Life-long Learner
Professional Identity Value
Conflict Management
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Newman, K. M. (2017, April 20). What is lifelong learning? its importance, benefits & examples. Greater Good Science Center. Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.valamis.com/hub/lifelong-learning
ScienceDirect. (2010). Informal Learning. Informal Learning – An Overview | ScienceDirect Topics. Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/informal-learning
Harwood, D., & Tukonic, S. (2017, August 22). Babysitter or Professional? International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/134
James Madison University. (2019). Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Retrieved from https://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/hrc/performance/ipdp.shtml
Learn.org. (2022). How Do I Become a Certified Child Care Provider? Learn.org. Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://learn.org/articles/How_Do_I_Become_a_Certified_Child_Care_Provider.html
Bruno, H. E. (2012). What you need to lead an early childhood program: Emotional intelligence in practice (pp. 138–141). Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Mind Tools. (2015). Resolving team conflict: Building stronger teams by facing your differences. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_79.htm
Rivera, M. (2020, March 11). Conflict Management Strategies for Easing Workplace Tension. The Blueprint. Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.fool.com/the-blueprint/conflict-management/
Cultural Responsiveness
Professional Training & Development
This interactive course highlights the importance culturally responsive teaching, as a way to engage your class throughout the learning process, in meaningful ways.
Communication & Collaboration
Templates and Samples
Communication is EVERYTHING! This resource contains ready-to-use marketing and communication templates for the busy childcare professional. Choose from business letters, newlstters, and more!
Professional Identity
Directors Podcast Series
Childcare providers play an important role in supporting, encouraging, and setting the groundwork for children’s healthy development. Preparation & mindset can be the variance between success & failure.
