NACC - M1 Ch12 - Terms

Demonstrating knowledge, skills, ethics, and responsibility in professional practice.

Example: An educator continually improves their teaching through professional learning.

Guidelines that describe the knowledge, skills, and behaviours expected of professional educators.

Example: Following professional standards when working with children and families.

A set of principles that guide ethical and professional decision-making.

Example: Respecting children's confidentiality and treating every family fairly.

Ongoing learning that helps educators improve their knowledge and practice.

Example: Attending workshops on inclusive education.

Making choices based on professional ethics and the best interests of children.

Example: Respecting family privacy when discussing children's progress.

The professional regulatory body for ECEs in Ontario.

Example: Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) maintain membership with the CECE.

Professionals governing their own practice through established standards and accountability.

Example: The CECE investigates professional misconduct.

Activities that improve an educator's knowledge and skills.

Example: Completing additional certification in child development.

Supporting improvements for children, families, educators, and the profession.

Example: Speaking to policymakers about the importance of affordable child care.

Being responsible for maintaining professional standards and ethical practice.

Example: Following licensing regulations and professional expectations.

Thinking about professional experiences to improve future teaching.

Example: Reflecting after an activity to identify what could be improved.

A group that supports educators through training, advocacy, and resources.

Example: Joining a provincial ECE association for professional development.