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Direct linkGoble, Carla B.; Horm, Diane M. – Young Children, 2010
The need for professional development is universal, whatever a person's profession. Professionals must continually enrich their knowledge and increase their sense of professionalism over the course of their careers so as to implement current research-based practice. Early childhood professional development brings to the forefront the significance…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Professional Development, Individual Development
Peer reviewedBrooke, Gretchen E. – Young Children, 1994
Relates a preschool teacher's personal experiences and feelings about professional growth and development. Discusses the concept of professionalism, experiences illustrating the process of becoming a professional, negative aspects of professionalism, and the realization of professionalism. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Individual Development, Personal Narratives, Preschool Teachers
Peer reviewedClifford, Richard M. – Young Children, 1997
Summarizes membership growth and progress of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for the 1996-97 year, and the Association's effort to raise awareness of children's needs and provide opportunities for improving experiences of young children. Provides suggestions for targeting membership drives to increase…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Early Childhood Education, Individual Development
Peer reviewedGratz, Rene R.; Boulton, Pamla J. – Young Children, 1996
Describes Erikson's theory of developmentally appropriate curriculum and the eight stages of the life cycle. Provides brief descriptions of these stages and some possible professional applications that early childhood educators can use in pursuing professional development. (MOK)
Descriptors: Adults, Child Caregivers, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedNielsen, Dianne Miller – Young Children, 2002
Describes the transformation of women from babysitters to child care professionals as a result of becoming a family child care provider in the U.S. military Family Child Care (FCC) program. Discusses application process, orientation training, the use of peer mentors, initial setup, inspections, enrollment, caregiver training, and accreditation.…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Care, Child Caregivers
Peer reviewedNoori, Kathryn – Young Children, 1996
Notes that throughout our educational and teaching experiences, we develop our own scripts, or the body of knowledge we call our own. Traces the script development of one educator, and concludes that becoming a teacher is a lifelong process. (JW)
Descriptors: Educational Experience, Elementary School Teachers, Experiential Learning, Individual Development
Peer reviewedBloom, Paula Jorde – Young Children, 1997
In an effort to address issues concerning credentialing early childhood directors, explores career decisions and provides a framework for understanding the growth and development of director competence through the career cycle. The career cycles of beginning, competent, and master directors, and the growth and change which occur, are detailed.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Qualifications
