After reviewing this post and participating in a few Do-type activities such as discussions among peers and Connect-type activities such as original work where students will design and submit a copy of their professional development plan, the learners shall be able to:
(1) Describe what it means to have a professional development plan
(2) Review key factors that make up an effective professional development plan
(3) Explain why a professional development plan is imperative to professional/personal growth
(4) Develop a detailed professional development plan.
I am confident that these four learning objectives will allow participants to identify the components needed to design and execute a plan that will make him/her successful in the early childhood field and assist in the understanding of the significance such a plan will have on their professional advancement.
For the purpose of this 10-minute presentation, data will be gathered and recorded through the means of various activities which include watching a video Setting Goals (4 minutes 14 seconds).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFT6uP1fIFI
After the video, in 150 words reflect and respond to the scenario which presents an early childhood professional that is unhappy with his/her working conditions, has set goals to improve, but has set unrealistic goals and how it is affecting his/her overall performance at work and in the classroom. Explain what realistic goals he/she would set in this particular situation.
For your second activity, use a discussion board to identify and write down five college courses or training that will help them achieve their desired employment position.
For your last activity, design a professional development plan. The plan shall be recorded in a Word document and sent to the instructor via email.
A grading rubric for the activities mentioned above would include sections that will address: (1) Adherence to Assignment Expectations and (2) The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand the assignment’s purpose; Understand and analyze material in the presentation.
(1) Describe what it means to have a professional development plan
(2) Review key factors that make up an effective professional development plan
(3) Explain why a professional development plan is imperative to professional/personal growth
(4) Develop a detailed professional development plan.
I am confident that these four learning objectives will allow participants to identify the components needed to design and execute a plan that will make him/her successful in the early childhood field and assist in the understanding of the significance such a plan will have on their professional advancement.
For the purpose of this 10-minute presentation, data will be gathered and recorded through the means of various activities which include watching a video Setting Goals (4 minutes 14 seconds).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFT6uP1fIFI
After the video, in 150 words reflect and respond to the scenario which presents an early childhood professional that is unhappy with his/her working conditions, has set goals to improve, but has set unrealistic goals and how it is affecting his/her overall performance at work and in the classroom. Explain what realistic goals he/she would set in this particular situation.
For your second activity, use a discussion board to identify and write down five college courses or training that will help them achieve their desired employment position.
For your last activity, design a professional development plan. The plan shall be recorded in a Word document and sent to the instructor via email.
A grading rubric for the activities mentioned above would include sections that will address: (1) Adherence to Assignment Expectations and (2) The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand the assignment’s purpose; Understand and analyze material in the presentation.
