College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) Standards of Practice

Standards of Practice Artifacts Reflective Narrative1. Caring and Nurturing

Relationships that Support Learning

Note tote I use a note tote to communicate with children’s parents on a daily basis. I put the notes and artworks of the children in the note tote. The parents are encouraged to leave me a message if they have any concern about their children or there is anything they want to share with me.

As mentioned by CECE, Early Childhood Educators strive to establish and maintain ongoing and open communication regarding the development and learning of a child under the member’s professional supervision with the child’s parents and/or legal guardians.

2. Developmentally Appropriate Care & Education

Conduct Developmentally Appropriate Activities-Weaving on the fence

One day, I saw a child hold a string during outdoor play. She tried to wrap the string around her fingers. I then got some pipe cleansers for her. I demonstrated how to weave the pipe cleanser on the fence. The children were very interested in this activity. More and more children joined us. They were engaged and

joyful.

As indicated in CECE, Early Childhood Educators provide care and education to individuals, small groups and large groups. They make ongoing decisions concerning children’s need for support and assistance.

3. Safe, Healthy & Supportive

Certificate of Completion- Anaphylaxis in Schools: What Educators Need to Know

I participated in a workshop -- Anaphylaxis in Schools: What Educators Need to Know on the date of February 5th, 2015. This is an online workshop introducing knowledge and information of allergies that may happen at school.

According to CECE, ECEs should obtain and familiarize themselves with information concerningany relevant medical conditions, exceptionalities, allergies, food restrictions, medication requirements and emergency contact information relating to children under their professional supervision.

4. Professional Knowledge & Competence

I learn the Behaviour Guidance Pyramid from one of my courses. Starting from the bottom to the top is a good strategy for ECEs to use as a guide whenever we need to redirect children’s behaviours. Indirect guidance can be used to minimize the possibility of challenge behaviours, and the direct guidance can be used when an intervention is necessary.

As mentioned in CECE, Early Childhood Educators observe and monitor the learning environment and anticipate when support or intervention is required.

5. Professional Boundaries, Dual Relationships & Conflict of Interests

Police Records Check The Police Records Check demonstrated that I am able to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries in professional relationships (including relationships with children under my professional supervision) and do not violate those boundaries. Boundary violations include sexual misconduct and other misuse and abuse of my power.

6. Confidentiality & Consent to Release Of Information Regarding Children & Their Families

Confidentiality Agreement I will sign a confidentiality agreement when having a field placement. I gain a consent from the daycare before doing observations and I promise to not identify the child by using the child’s proper name. All the documentation including photographs will be kept confidential.

As mentioned in CECE, ECEs obtain consent from the parents or guardians of the children under their professional supervision before electronically recording, photographing, audio or video taping or permitting third party observation of the children’s activities. Early Childhood Educators comply with the requirements regarding use or disclosure of information for research.