For this Performance Task, you will create a website that expresses your current identity as an early childhood professional.Professional Skills: Written Communication and Technology are
BP1005: Assessment Instructions
Review the details of your assessment including the rubric. You will have the ability to submit the assessment once you earn a score of 80% or better on all of the related sub-competency quizzes and engage with your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a substantive way about the competency.
Overview
For this Performance Task, you will create a website that expresses your current identity as an early childhood professional.
Professional Skills: Written Communication and Technology are assessed in this Competency.
Access the following to complete this Assessment:
· Guidelines and Resources for Building Your Professional Website
· Professional Website Review Checklist
Your response to this Performance Task should reflect the criteria provided in the Rubric and adhere to the required website components. This Assessment requires submission of one (1) file. Save your file as follows, BP1005_ firstinitial_lastname (for example, BP1005_ J_Smith).
You may submit a draft of your assignment to the Turnitin Draft Check area to check for authenticity. When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu.
Instructions
Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.
My Professional Website
To complete this Assessment:
· Build Your Website Using New Google Sites
· Follow the Guidelines and Resources for Building Your Professional Website document for tips and reminders.
· Access the resource links provided in the document for specific guidance.
· Write the Required Content for Your Professional Website
· Be sure to:
· Apply designated Professional Digital Identity Guidelines, as indicated, on the Professional Website Review Checklist to all required website content.
· Complete the following sections of your website:
Rubric
This assessment has four-parts.
Part 1: My Professional Profile
Introduce yourself to your website’s visitors.
Describe your background and the experiences that prompted your interest in the early childhood field.
Explain why you have enrolled in the BS in Early Childhood Studies, including who and/or what inspired you to do so.
Note: You may choose to post a digital photo of yourself with your profile. Remember, if children who are not your own children appear in the photo, you must provide a signed photo release form for each child. Your coach can provide copies of the required form.
Part 2: My Core Professional Beliefs
Develop three core professional beliefs about the early childhood profession, early childhood education, and/or young children that are shaping your identity as an early childhood professional. Make sure you:
Explain the knowledge or practice that informs each of your beliefs, such as key contributors to the early childhood field; research about children and families; professional standards; professional ethics; and/or professional passion for positive social change. In other words, draw on the knowledge and commitment you have gained thus far in your professional journey.
Explain how each of your core beliefs informs, shapes, and/or influences your current practice and will inform, shape, and/or influence your future professional practice.
Relate at least one of your core beliefs directly to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families.
Note: You may choose to use any or all of the following prompts to guide you in writing your core beliefs:
I believe…
I believe this because…
This belief influences (will influence) my professional work by…
This belief is helping to shape my professional identity by…
Part 3: My Professional Interests and Recommended Resources
Share your interests and knowledge. Your website is an ideal place for demonstrating this aspect of professionalism. For this part of your website:
Identify at least two specific areas within the early childhood field that are of special interest to you. (Note: You may include as many areas of interest as you choose, but you are required to provide two.) These may be whole areas, such as infant and toddler development, or particular topics, issues, or trends within the field.
For each area of interest:
Briefly explain why it interests you. Aim to provide information that can interest others (e.g., if it’s controversial, briefly explain the differing views).
Provide links to at least two online resources, such as articles or websites, that have expanded your knowledge and that you also recommend to others, such as colleagues and/or families. (Note: You may provide more than two, but you are required to provide two resources and links per area of interest.)
Also, provide a brief description (i.e., one or two sentences) of the content of each resource, as a guide for visitors to your site.
Part 4: My Professional Goals for Practice and Growth
Formulate two goals related to your professional practice and/or growth in your work as an early childhood professional.
Explain why each goal has particular meaning for you as an early childhood professional.
For at least one goal, explain how you aim to achieve it.
Note: Your goals can be as general or as specific or as short term or as long term, as you choose. For example, you may have a goal of becoming a certified kindergarten teacher in your state. You may be setting your sights on a position in the field that will require moving on to a master’s degree when you complete this program. Or, your goals may be very immediate, such as finding and working with a mentor to guide and strengthen your professional development, or applying your current knowledge to advocate on an issue that affects young children and families in your community or beyond. Think about setting goals that can help you be proactive in guiding your own professional journey today and throughout your career.
Complete the Professional Website Review Checklist
Use the Professional Website Review Checklist to ensure the following:
You have applied designated Professional Digital Identity Guidelines to all required website content.
All four of the required parts of your website effectively promote your identity as an early childhood professional.
Submit 1 file (BP1005_ firstinitial_lastname) that contains:
The URL for your website, and
The text as it appears on your website in a Microsoft Word document. Make sure to include:
Part 1: My Professional Profile
Part 2: My Core Professional Beliefs
Part 3: My Professional Interests and Recommended Resources
Part 4: My Professional Goals for Practice and Growth
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BP1005 Sources
WEBSITES: GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE PROFESSIONALISM
Guidelines for Online Professionalism
Kimmons, R. (n.d.). Online professionalism, K-12 Technology Integration. Retrieved February 17, 2020, from https://k12techintegration.pressbooks.com/app/uploads/sites/47296/2016/09/K-12-Technology-Integration-1474477952.pdf
Note: Chapter reading begins on page 44.
Time Estimate: 30 min
11 Tips for protecting your privacy
Webwise.ie. (n.d.). 11 Tips for protecting your privacy. Retrieved February 16, 2017, from https://www.webwise.ie/teachers/facebook-for-teachers/
Time Estimate: 10 min
VIDEO: YOUR ONLINE LIFE: PERMANENT AS A TATTOO
Your Online Life: Permanent as a Tattoo
TED. (2013, February). Juan Enriquez: Your online life: Permanent as a tattoo [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/juan_enriquez_how_to_think_about_digital_tattoos
Time Estimate: 6 min
Making Connections
Knowing the rules about using material on your website that is not your own is another aspect of professionalism. For example, you might find a great photo of young children or an inspirational passage about early childhood that you want to post. This resource offers guidelines for sharing other people’s work in ways that protect their rights and demonstrate your commitment to professionalism.
WEBSITE: COPYRIGHT DO’S AND DON’TS
Library of Congress. (n.d.). Copyright and primary sources. Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/copyright.html
Time Estimate: 10 min
Making Connections
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment guides ethical practice with children, families, colleagues, and others in the early childhood field. Review this inspiring document for guidance to ensure all parts of your website reflect moral and ethical practice in the field.
DOCUMENT: NAEYC CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT AND STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (2011). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment (Position statement). Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/image/public_policy/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf
Time Estimate: 30 min
AUDIO: ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
Advocacy and Leadership for Positive Social Change
Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2013). Advocacy and leadership for positive change [Audio file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
· “Using Passion to Create Productive Change”
· “Advocacy in Early Childhood”
· “Courage and Social Change”
Time Estimate: 60 min
FEATURED PROFESSIONAL WEBSITES
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://developingchild.harvard.edu
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.naeyc.org
Zero to Three. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.zerotothree.org
Time Estimate: 60 min
Making Connections
Here are other professional organizations that you may know or choose to investigate for areas of interest and recommended resources for your website. Consider how these sites might connect with your core beliefs; for instance, the many ways Head Start models the importance of collaborating with families to benefit young children.
PROFESSIONAL WEBSITES OF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx
Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF)
Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.aecf.org/
Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Division for Early Childhood (DEC). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.dec-sped.org
National Child Care Association (NCCA)
National Child Care Association (NCCA). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.nccanet.org
National Head Start Association (NHSA)
National Head Start Association (NHSA). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.nhsa.org
National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://nieer.org
WestEd. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2017, from http://www.wested.org
Time Estimate: 60 min
TEXTBOOK: PROFESSIONALISM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
Feeney, S. (2012). Chapter 6: Doing Your Best for Children. Professionalism in early childhood education (pp. 86–96) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Time Estimate: 15 min
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Professional Website Review Checklist
1. DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL IDENTITY
Check to make sure you have applied the following Professional Digital Identity Guidelines to:
My Professional Profile:
____ I am comfortable with anyone reading and sharing the information I’ve provided.
____ All of the images I’ve included on my website are respectful and present everyone, including me, in a professional manner.
____ I have written permission to post all photos of children and adults.
All Areas of My Website
____ I have followed the moral and ethical practices of early childhood professionals based on the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.
____ I have checked for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
____ I have made sure that information I’ve shared about the early childhood field and myself is accurate.
____ I am comfortable with and proud of what I have posted and the knowledge that my website may “live” online for years to come.
2. DEFINING PROFESSIONAL BELIEFS, INTERESTS, AND GOALS
Check to make sure you have completed the required content for your website professionally in these sections:
My Core Professional Beliefs
____My beliefs represent established principles and practices of the early childhood field.
____Explanations of my core beliefs represent my own writing and are referenced and cited properly.
My Professional Areas of Interest and Recommended Resources
____ My areas of interest represent established and respected areas of the early childhood field.
____ Resources that I have recommended for each area of interest come from respected professional organizations, journals, etc., and they can be trusted for accuracy.
____ I have cited each resource and checked that each URL I’ve included links to the appropriate resource.
My Professional Goals for Practice and Growth
____My goals illustrate professionalism and dedication to the early childhood field.
____My goals are expressed clearly, and I have tried to make sure they will not be misunderstood or inferred as biased in any way. (For example, specific references to challenges working with children, families, or other peers are clearly respectful.)
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GUIDELINES AND RESOURCES FOR BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE
Follow these guidelines for building your professional website using the New Google Sites tools. Getting Ready: Technology Requirements You will need the following to access the New Google Sites:
• Chrome Browser Download at https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html
• Gmail Account Address Sign up for new account (if needed): https://accounts.google.com/SignUpWithoutGmail?hl=en
Accessing New Google Sites
• From your Chrome web browser, go to http://sites.google.com/new for the Sites home screen.
• On the Sites home screen, locate the red circle with a white plus sign “+” in the bottom right corner.
• Click the circle +, and a new website page will automatically open. Creating Your Professional Website
• Use the New Google Sites tools and options to edit the web page for your professional site in order to include the required content for this Assessment.
• Watch the video resource, How to Use the New Google Sites, as needed, for help with specific New Google Sites features and tools.
• Use the My Professional Website model (https://sites.google.com/view/myprofessionalwebsitemodel/home) for guidance in providing the required website content for this Performance Task and, if you choose, optional items on your website.
Resources
• Teacher’s Tech. (2016, June 24). How to use the new Google sites [Video
file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8nEq4jVJg
• Walden University. (n.d.). My professional website. Retrieved February 16,
2017, from
https://sites.google.com/view/myprofessionalwebsitemodel/home
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BP1005: Identity as an Early Childhood Professional: Integrate critical perspectives to inform a personal identity as an early childhood professional.
Assessment Rubric
0 Not Present
1 Needs Improvement
2 Meets Expectations
Topic 1: Developing a Professional Digital Identity
Apply designated Professional Digital Identity Guidelines, as indicated on the Professional Website Review Checklist, to all required website content. LO1: Apply Professional Digital Identity Guidelines to online content.
Response is not present.
Response is incomplete and/or inaccurately applies Professional Digital Identity Guidelines specific to the required website content.
Response demonstrates complete, logical, and accurate application of Professional Digital Identity Guidelines specific to the required website content.
Topic 2: Defining Professional Beliefs, Interests, and Goals
Develop three core professional beliefs about the early childhood profession, early childhood education, and/or young children that are shaping your identity as an early childhood professional.
Response is not present.
Response is vague, inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete, lacking details related to shaping the identity of an early childhood professional.
Core professional beliefs are clear, logical, complete, and related to shaping the identity of an early childhood professional.
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LO1: Develop core early childhood professional beliefs.
Explain the knowledge or practice that informs each of your beliefs, such as key contributors to the early childhood field; research about children and families; professional standards; professional ethics; and/or professional passion for positive social change. In other words, draw on the knowledge and commitment you have gained thus far in your professional journey. LO2: Explain how professional knowledge or practice informs core professional beliefs.
Response is not present.
Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks details that explain the knowledge and practice that informs each core professional belief.
Response is an accurate, logical, and complete explanation of knowledge or practice that informs each core professional belief.
Explain how each of your core beliefs informs, shapes, and/or influences your current practice and will inform, shape,
Response is not present.
Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks details that explain how each core professional beliefs informs, shapes, and/or influences
Response is an accurate, logical, and complete explanation of how each core professional belief informs, shapes, and/or influences current and/or future professional practice.
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and/or influence your future professional practice.
LO3: Explain how core professional beliefs inform, shape, and/or influence current and/or future professional practice.
current and/or future practice.
Relate at least one of your core beliefs directly to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families. LO4: Explain how core beliefs relate to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families.
Response is not present.
Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks details that explain how core beliefs relate to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families.
Response is an accurate, logical, and complete explanation of how each core professional belief relates to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families.
Identify at least two specific areas within the early childhood field that are of special interest to you; and, for each area of interest, briefly explain why it interests you. LO5: Explain professional interests
Response is not present. Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks rationale for each one or both interests.
Response accurately, logically, and completely identifies areas of interest and includes rationale.
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within the early childhood field.
Provide links to at least two online resources, such as articles or websites, that have expanded your knowledge and that you also recommend to others, such as colleagues and/or families; and, provide a brief description (i.e., one or two sentences) of the content of each resource as a guide for visitors to your site. LO6: Identify resources that inform knowledge of the early childhood field.
Response is not present. Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete.
Response is accurate, and logical for the required number of resources and links.
Formulate two goals related to your professional practice and/or growth in your work as an early childhood professional. LO7: Formulate goals for professional practice and growth as an early
Response is not present.
Response is vague, inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete.
Goals for professional practice and/or growth are clear and related to work as an early childhood professional.
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childhood professional.
Explain why each goal has particular meaning for you as an early childhood professional. LO8: Explain the significance of professional goals.
Response is not present.
Response is vague, illogical, and/or incomplete, and it lacks details explaining why each goal is personally significant.
Response clearly and logically explains why each goal is personally significant.
For at least one goal, explain how you aim to achieve it.
LO9: Explain how professional goals can be achieved.
Response is not present.
Response is vague, inaccurate, and/or illogical.
Response clearly and logically explains a plan to achieve a professional goal.
Exceeds Expectations: Self-Reflection and Assessment
LO1: Describe a professional identity comprising a professional profile, core professional beliefs, professional
Explanations of the professional profile and core professional beliefs, interests, and goals demonstrate awareness of and adherence to guidelines for professionalism online. All parts of the website contribute to establishing a professional identity that demonstrates self-reflection and self- assessment in a thoughtful explanation of core professional beliefs and specific areas of professional interest. It also demonstrates professional goal set
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