PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

With Early Childhood Trainers

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WORKSHOP MODULES
6 Interactive Lessons

Lesson 1: Write a PD priority statement

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Lesson 2: Recall the 5 parts of the PD Plan Lesson 3: Define competencies Lesson 4: Identify EC trainer competencies

Lesson 5: Develop a PD plan

Lesson 6: Address the challenges that hinder PD

Lesson 1: Write a PD priority statement Lesson 2: Recall the 5 parts of the PD Plan Lesson 3: Define competencies

Lesson 4: Identify EC trainer competencies

Lesson 5: Develop a PD plan

Lesson 6: Address the challenges that hinder PD

Lesson 1: Write a PD priority statement Lesson 2: Recall the 5 parts of the PD Plan Lesson 3: Define competencies Lesson 4: Identify EC trainer competencies

Lesson 5: Develop a PD plan

Lesson 6: Address the challenges that hinder PD

Lesson 1: Write a PD priority statement Lesson 2: Recall the 5 parts of the PD Plan Lesson 3: Define competencies Lesson 4: Identify EC trainer competencies

Lesson 5: Develop a PD plan

Lesson 6: Address the challenges that hinder PD

Workshop details

Workbook or Reading Activity

The need for professional

development is universal, whatever a persons profession. Professionals must continually enrich their knowledge and increase their sense of professionalism over the course of their career Workbook
Goble, C.B. & Horm, D.M., 2010

Page 4 ! Resume

about 40% of Bachelors and

Masters degree also did not require coursework focused on adult learning and development.
Maxwell, K.L., Lim, C-I., & Early, D.M., 2006 !

Workbook Page 4

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What led you down the road to become an early childhood trainer? Workbook
Activity page 5

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LESSON 1
Write a professional development priority statement

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Reading Activity

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1. Your skills, competencies, and strategies as an early

childhood trainer need periodic updating to:

A. B. C. D. E. F.

Keep you current with innovations Encourage creative thinking Keep problem solving sharp Add credentials to your resume Expand your employment options All of the above

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2. What 4 things do you need to consider so that your

professional development activities are effective?

Goals, activities, resources, timeframes B. Knowledge, skills, competencies, attitude C. Subject matter, structure, site, delivery method
A.

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3. Give serious thought to why you want to engage in a

particular learning activity and how much __________________, _________________, and __________________ youre willing to invest for the desired result
Effort, sweat, commitment B. Energy, time, money C. Love, attention, passion
A.

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4. Assessing what the best learning strategy for you is at

any given time good career management.

True B. False
A.

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5. Which example is not an on-site professional

development activity?
Facilitated online learning (synchronous) B. Self directed, computer assisted learning C. Self directed, online learning (asynchronous) D. Conference workshop
A.

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Make professional

development a priority for achieving continual productivity, career progress, and awareness of new developments and technologies.
Annabelle Reitman Author of Trainer, Educate Thyself! Workbook Activity page 6

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LESSON 2
Recall the 5 parts of the professional development plan

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Assess competencies

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Assess competencies

Identify goals

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Assess competencies

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Identify goals

Determine action

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Assess competencies

2 3 4

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

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Assess competencies

2 3 4 5

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

Establish timeframe for completion

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Assess competencies

2 3 4 5

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

Establish timeframe for completion

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What do I already know, what skills do I have, what do I need to know and learn?

2 3 4 5

What do I specifically want to learn and develop next?

How will I do this?

What support do I need?

What is my target completion timeframe?

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Workbook page 7

Can you recall the 5 parts of the professional development plan?

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LESSON 3
Define competencies

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What is my definition of competencies?

Workbook page 8

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Competencies are

observable behavioral

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LESSON 4
Identify competencies of early childhood trainers

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Workbook page 9 part 1

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LESSON 5
Develop a professional development plan

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Assess competencies

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

Establish timeframes

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Reading and Workbook page 10

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Resources and Tools to Assess EC Trainer Competencies

Facilitator Self-Assessment The Ohio Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Competencies Instructor Guide, page 45 Professional Development

Instructor Rating Scale

4 C for Children, An Ohio Resource and Referral Agency

Type resources you are familiar with here and click the submit button on the right

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EC Trainer Competency Self-Assessment

Early Childhood Trainer Competency Self-Assessment 1
Date Completed: Name:
Check the rating that best describes your degree of mastery of each competency: 3 = HIGHLY COMPETENT (I feel very confident in this competency.) 2 = SOMEWHAT COMPETENT (I am actively working to improve this competency.) 1= INCOMPETENT (I have not begun to develop this competency, but I have potential!) NA = NOT APPLICABLE (This competency does not apply to my current position.)

Professionalism and Ethics

1. Maintains an appropriate level of competence in the field including a broad knowledge of current trends, theory, and practice in areas of expertise and seeks growth in areas of limited knowledge. Keeps current with changes in the field. 2. Recognizes the limit of his /her competence in providing services and does not seek or accept assignments outside those limits. 3. Demonstrates awareness of own personal values, biases, dispositions and the possible effect on others. 4. Accepts responsibility of ethical business practices e.g., certificate distribution, hours given, conflicts of interest). 5. Makes a contribution to the field or area of expertise once every two years or more frequently (e.g., certification or licensure, curriculum development, research). 6. Values and integrates diversity into the delivery of training/professional development. 7. Adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct for Adult Educators. 8. Maintains poise and professionalism under duress.

NA

Total number of checks in each column

If you checked 4 or more competencies in the 2 and/or 1 column, highlight the most important competency that you would like to develop, improve, or learn more about.

Subject Matter Knowledge

1. Possesses extensive knowledge and practical experience in one or more early childhood core knowledge area. *(See Ohios Early Childhood Core Knowledge Areas below.)
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Adapted from The Georgia Early Care and Education Professional Development Competencies and The Trainers Journey to Competence 1

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Assess competencies

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

Establish timeframes

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Early Childhood Trainer Professional Development Plan
Complete this plan after you complete the Early Childhood Trainer Competency Self-Assessment. Write a goal for each competency that you would like to develop, improve, or learn more about. Name: Date Initiated: Position Title: Agency:

Competency Area & Number: Goal: What do I specifically want to learn and develop next? Action: How will I accomplish this goal? Resource: What support do I need? Timeframe: What is my target completion timeframe? (initial when complete)

Follow Up Comments include dates of follow up

There are a variety of professional development plans that exist and they are created to address the needs of an organization and/or system. This professional development plan describes a simplified framework that can be adapted to fit any individual and/or organization. Additionally the professional development plan created for the purposes of this workshop is for personal use and should not be considered a requirement of Ohios Professional Development System. Individual organizations must determine if this plan will be required of their employees.

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Professional Development Goals should be

S M A R T

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1. Which is the best professional development goal?

Learn more about Type B Family Child Care Homes B. Learn how Type B Family Child Care Home Providers adapt their environments for infants and toddlers by observing a home setting once every three months C. Visit a Type B Family Child Care home
A.

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Complete goal(s) on PD Plan

Submit

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Assess competencies

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

Establish timeframes

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Early Childhood Trainer Professional Development Plan
Complete this plan after you complete the Early Childhood Trainer Competency Self-Assessment. Write a goal for each competency that you would like to develop, improve, or learn more about. Name: Date Initiated: Position Title: Agency:

Competency Area & Number: Goal: What do I specifically want to learn and develop next? Action: How will I accomplish this goal? Resource: What support do I need? Timeframe: What is my target completion timeframe? (initial when complete)

Follow Up Comments include dates of follow up

There are a variety of professional development plans that exist and they are created to address the needs of an organization and/or system. This professional development plan describes a simplified framework that can be adapted to fit any individual and/or organization. Additionally the professional development plan created for the purposes of this workshop is for personal use and should not be considered a requirement of Ohios Professional Development System. Individual organizations must determine if this plan will be required of their employees.

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Now its time for action!

Workbook page 11

Resume

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Complete action on PD Plan

Submit

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Assess competencies

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

Establish timeframes

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Early Childhood Trainer Professional Development Plan
Complete this plan after you complete the Early Childhood Trainer Competency Self-Assessment. Write a goal for each competency that you would like to develop, improve, or learn more about. Name: Date Initiated: Position Title: Agency:

Competency Area & Number: Goal: What do I specifically want to learn and develop next? Action: How will I accomplish this goal? Resource: What support do I need? Timeframe: What is my target completion timeframe? (initial when complete)

Follow Up Comments include dates of follow up

There are a variety of professional development plans that exist and they are created to address the needs of an organization and/or system. This professional development plan describes a simplified framework that can be adapted to fit any individual and/or organization. Additionally the professional development plan created for the purposes of this workshop is for personal use and should not be considered a requirement of Ohios Professional Development System. Individual organizations must determine if this plan will be required of their employees.

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Complete resources on PD Plan

Submit

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Assess competencies

Identify goals

Determine action

Select resources

Establish timeframes

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Early Childhood Trainer Professional Development Plan
Complete this plan after you complete the Early Childhood Trainer Competency Self-Assessment. Write a goal for each competency that you would like to develop, improve, or learn more about. Name: Date Initiated: Position Title: Agency:

Competency Area & Number: Goal: What do I specifically want to learn and develop next? Action: How will I accomplish this goal? Resource: What support do I need? Timeframe: What is my target completion timeframe? (initial when complete)

Follow Up Comments include dates of follow up

There are a variety of professional development plans that exist and they are created to address the needs of an organization and/or system. This professional development plan describes a simplified framework that can be adapted to fit any individual and/or organization. Additionally the professional development plan created for the purposes of this workshop is for personal use and should not be considered a requirement of Ohios Professional Development System. Individual organizations must determine if this plan will be required of their employees.

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Complete timelines on PD Plan

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LESSON 6
Address the challenges that hinder PD

Top 5 PD challenges
Which one will you most likely encounter?

Time Funding

Follow-up & accountability

One size fits all PD Limited application

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Go ahead and address those challenges!

Workbook page 12

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WORKSHOP CLOSE

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Lesson 1: Write a PD priority statement Lesson 2: Recall the 5 parts of the PD Plan Lesson 3: Define competencies Lesson 4: Identify EC trainer competencies

Lesson 5: Develop a PD plan

Lesson 6: Identify challenges that hinder PD

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