Module 02 Course Project Brainstorm Professional Philosophy Statement

Purpose of Assignment: As an Early Childhood provider, it's helpful to identify and express your own Professional Philosophy Statement. This statement is a summary of your professional beliefs and values about early childhood education. Instructions: Content: This assignment is Phase One of your Course Project: In this 1st phase of the project, you will brainstorm the many aspects of your beliefs about teaching and learning that you might include in a Professional Philosophy Statement. Looking Ahead: In the 2nd phase of the project (Module 3), you will write a rough draft of your Professional Philosophy Statement -- using your brainstorming session as a springboard. The 3rd phase of the project (Module 5) is to take the feedback from your instructor and make the necessary changes from that feedback to produce the best Professional Philosophy Statement. Your Professional Philosophy Statement MUST address the following: Your personal values and beliefs as they relate to teaching and learning. How you believe young children learn and how this has an impact on your role when providing a conducive learning environment What you believe are other important aspects of your role in working with young children and their families Format: For this Phase One, you are just thinking this through, so provide a bulleted pointed list, a chart, or pictograph of ideas, strategies, thoughts and comments that answer the following: Your personal values and beliefs as they relate to teaching and learning. How you believe young children learn and how this has an impact on your role when providing a conducive learning environment What you believe are other important aspects of your role in working with young children and their families Resources: CDA Competency Handbook- Find information about this Handbook on the CDA Credential Guide. Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.