Title: Identify knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics of workers within the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

Identification should include

- knowledge, skills, and dispositions highly valued within the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway
- a determination of potential personality compatibility with jobs in the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What characteristics and skills help early childhood development and services professionals obtain employment? Maintain employment? Advance in employment?
- How can early childhood development and services improve the quality of life for recipients of those services and their families?

Communication

- What are the benefits and drawbacks of jobs in the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway?
- What characteristics and skills help early childhood development and services professionals relate to diverse populations?
- What are the most important skills and techniques to use when communicating with children?
- What skills are important for establishing communication with English language learners?

Leadership

- How can children be taught leadership skills by an early childhood development and services professional?
- Why must early childhood development and services professionals remain especially tolerant when dealing with children?
- Why is it important that early childhood development and services professionals acquire cultural competence?

Management

- What types of professional credentials and organizations are available to those seeking employment in the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway?
- What makes early childhood development and services a challenging and rewarding career pathway?
- What industry certifications can a student earn while in high school that will benefit a career in this field?