Competency Overview Early childhood educators are responsible for providing safe

Competency Overview Early childhood educators are responsible for providing safe and developmentally appropriate programs for young children aligned with federal and state policies. They recognize that collaborative relationships with families and communities are fundamental to improving outcomes for children. What’s more, early childhood educators are in the habit of using reflective practice to learn from their experiences and often partner with mentors and coaches for support in improving their classroom performance and reaching their professional goals. As ECE professionals work tirelessly to advocate for their children, families, communities, and themselves, they create another niche in the career ladder for early childhood educators. This niche contributes to the professionalism of ECE.
Scenario To get the public to recognize the above-and-beyond efforts of ECE professionals, you decide to create a video testimony telling your story and sharing your journey – the story you hold dear, and that keeps you going. You want to share why you believe you are a responsible, passionate, and enthusiastic ECE professional and how this contributes to making the field of early childhood education a more professional one. You hope that your inspirational story or testimony might help change how people view early childhood education and how the education system is legislated.
Instructions For this assignment, you will create a video of your early childhood education journey to inspire others.
First, write your script for a five-minute video that:
Note: If you have not had the opportunity to work in an early childhood education program, draw from your personal experiences and speak on how you believe you have helped make the current industry in which you work a more professional one. Professionals working in any industry can benefit and grow from the professionalism we have learned throughout this course, from setting professional goals to receiving guidance and support from a mentor to building partnerships with colleagues and communities. Be sure to explain how this experience will help maximize your role as an ECE professional.
Next, create your video recording based on your script. Video presentations can be created in various ways, including, but not limited to, Smartphones, YouTube, or Screencast-O-Matic. It is recommended to dress professionally to utilize this video in an online portfolio or profile page in a professional network after submitting the video for the assignment.
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