Description
After learning about the Emotionally Intelligent EC Educator in this module, you will now be reflecting on its importance to best practice and how you will plan to grow in this area as a professional.
Key Area of Practice for Module 04: The Emotionally Intelligent EC Educator
Reflect on the characteristics of an Emotionally Intelligent EC Educator and how you will grow in this area.
As you reflect on the characteristics of an Emotionally Intelligent EC Educator, what are some that you feel you display in your work with children and families? Watch the videos, and be prepared to identify these characteristics of the emotionally intelligent EC educator as demonstrated by the educators in the videos.
To complete this assignment, first watch both of the videos listed below.
Next, answer the following questions. In your written responses, be sure to use complete sentences as well as proper punctuation and grammar.
- Reflect on this module’s key area of practice. Share specific examples of what this looked like in the videos.
What are some specific characteristics of an emotionally intelligent educator that are identified in these video examples as indicated by the interactions between the teacher and children?
- Share an example of how you plan to use this key area of practice in your work with young children and families.
What steps can you take to grow as an emotionally intelligent EC educator? How will the children and families you work with benefit from your growth in this area?
- Briefly share one “a-ha” moment or a key take-away from the videos
