Assignment:
Discussion 1
Professional Standards
Professional development is an important component to staying marketable and current in your field of study. Generally, it is up to you to create and execute a plan for yourself. So, how does one go about deciding on the best possible professional development choices?
Your Field of Study, Professional Standards and professional associations of course! You will plan on meeting your professional development goals by completing three of the four different opportunities.
Have fun with your choices! This is the time you get to choose what you want to study and how you want to learn!
To prepare for this discussion:
Choose a standard (or more than one) within your own field of study that is of interest to you.
In your initial post:
1. Identify your chosen standard(s)
2. Explain why this Professional Standard is interesting to you
3. Research and find a conference in your field of study that you would want to attend.
4. Research and share one continuing education opportunity. (Masters, edX, 2nd language, certification).
5. Research and include one publication (journal, book, etc.) that supports your learning and growth is this area. Could you start a book club with this title?
6. Research a choice of your own.
Discussion 2
Program and Course Reflection
To prepare for this discussion:
1. Access the Program Learning Outcomes chart to review the Program Learning Outcomes (What you'll learn) for your program.
- BA Child Development (BACD)
- BA Cognitive Studies (BACS)
- BA Early Childhood Development with Differentiated Instruction (BAECDDI)
- BA Early Childhood Education (BAECE)
- BA Early Childhood Administration (BAECEA)
- BA Education Studies (BAES)
- BA English Language Learner Studies (BAELLS)
- BA Instructional Design (BAID)
- BA Library Science and Media (BALS)
2. Review the Course Learning Outcomes (CLO's) for our course, EDU 499:
- Synthesize theories, knowledge and professional standards related to the field of study.
- Assess multiple influences such as social and cultural factors, contemporary issues, and trends on practice.
- Apply evidence-based strategies, approaches, and technologies related to the field of study.
- Explain environments that support optimal outcomes to the field of study.
- Propose professional and ethical based practices that emphasize access, participation, and partnerships.
In your initial post:
Reflect on the program learning outcomes and the course learning outcomes by including the following:
1. Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain how achieving each of the Program Learning Outcome has supported your professional goals. Provide at least one specific example of how for EACH Program Learning Outcomes..
- Explain whether you feel you are competent in EACH Program Learning Outcome and why.
2. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for our course, EDU499:
- Explain how achieving EACH of the CLOs has supported your professional goals. Provide at least one specific example of how for EACH Course Learning Outcome.
- Explain whether you feel you are competent in EACH CLO and why.