This tool is used to reflect on development in the competencies associated with this Virtual Lab School course. Each of the statements listed refers to behaviors or attributes that should be demonstrated when interacting with children, families, or colleagues.
下面的每个语句是指行为或属性utes you should demonstrate when interacting with children, families, or colleagues. Some of the competencies are directly observable during your typical workday. Other competencies may be assessed through conversations with your trainer, coach, or administrator. For each of the statements, select your current level of mastery. A similar version of this tool will be used by your trainer, coach, or administrator to guide their observation of your competencies in this content area.
1Emerging
You believe you need more information to understand or incorporate a particular competency into your practice
2Developing
You believe you have an understanding of the competency, and are working to properly apply it your work
3Mastered
You believe you have fully mastered and consistently implement a particular competency
Competency | Reflection | Notes | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Direct Observation |
||||
1 | Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and in communication with children, youth, families, and fellow staff members. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
2 | Maintain an attitude of professionalism. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
3 | Demonstrate professionalism in work ethic. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
4 | Provide a variety of developmental experiences and activities for children and youth. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
5 | Model developmentally appropriate expectations about children’s and youths’ behaviors. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
6 | Respond in a proactive manner when dealing with challenging behavior. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
7 | Demonstrate an interest in children, youth, and families and make an effort to get to know them. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
8 | Arrive at work on time, prepared, and communicate clearly with children, families, fellow staff members, and supervisors. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
9 | Maintain a positive outlook about situations and people. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
10 | Model a sense of curiosity and the ability to see life through the eyes of a child. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
11 | Recognize that there are numerous options and opportunities in any given situation. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
II | Observation or Conversation |
||||
1 | Model a strong knowledge base in the area of early care and education. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
2 | Maintain interpersonal relationships with fellow staff members that reflect professionalism. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
3 | Use confidential information about a child, family, or fellow staff member to help them and not judge them. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
4 | Keep information about children, youth, families, and staff confidential. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
5 | Acknowledge and honor individual differences in growth, gender, cultural background, family income, abilities, or family composition. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
6 | Demonstrate an understanding of Service’s or program’s regulations, standards, and expectations for professional behavior. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
7 | Consult with coach, trainer or administrator for guidance with difficult situations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
8 | View families as partners in their children’s care and invite their input. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
9 | Highlight children’s and youths’ successes and communicate their positive attributes to families. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
10 | Plan bias-free experiences and activities. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
11 | Celebrate the contributions of fellow staff members. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
12 | Acknowledge the importance of self-care and practice self-awareness. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
13 | Refer individuals who ask for confidential information about children, families, or fellow staff members to the program trainer or administrator. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
14 | Collaborate with fellow staff members on a daily basis. | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Ⅳ | Concluding Reflections |
||||
My overall strengths in this area: |
|||||
I want to strengthen my practice in: |
|||||
My plans to achieve these goals: |