George Brown College School of Early Childhood
Policy, Advocacy and Legislation ECE 2048
Assignment: Competency Inventory Due: Week 6 Worth: 25%
Children benefit most when their teachers have attained high levels of formal education and
specialized early childhood professional preparation (Chandler, 2024). Chandler, asks the
emerging educator to consider the following questions: what characteristics contribute to a
competent early childhood professional? What personal and professional attributes are
desirable for RECEs?
Chapters 3 and 7 of the textbook, discuss the cornerstones of professional practice and the
importance of self-awareness, reflection and continuous learning to build these competencies.
This reflective practice is necessary for educators to build and shape their professional career
and secure employment within the EC sector.
Potential employers will expect an applicant to be able to clearly articulate their values and
core competencies obtained through their education and first-hand experience ‘working’ with
children, families and the community. Employers will also asses the applicants’ personal
attributes and motivation to determine whether there is a good fit with the organization.
Furthermore, both employers and the College of Early Childhood Education recognize the value
of continuous professional learning as a benchmark of professional growth. The Professional
Development course promotes the importance of this continuous learning through the
activities that you are expected to participate in and complete.
“Many educators see leadership as something that belongs to great people, not as something
they can achieve themselves” (Chandler, 2024). Yet your commitment to and development of
your emerging role as a leader is both critical and necessary. As well, “When educators become
child advocates, they move their view beyond the boundaries of their immediate employment
situations into the greater society” (Chandler, 2024). An important step is to embark upon this
leadership role as well as the professional responsibility of advocacy.
Purpose:
This assignment requires you to reflect upon your self-directed learning, volunteerism,
advocacy, field practicums and employment opportunities, demonstrating the growth of your
early childhood professional knowledge, competencies and values. The exercise of creating a
data base (inventory) of competencies can prepare you for future employment interviews. You
will be able to respond to the interviewee with more thoughtful descriptions of your skillsets.
The CECE document Reflective Practice and Self-Directed Learning (2014) is invaluable.
Required Resources List:
• Leading for Change: Leadership and Administration of Early Childhood Programs in Canada,
7th edition, Chapter 3
• Leading for Change: Leadership and Administration of Early Childhood Programs in Canada,
7th edition, Chapter 7
• Leading for Change: Leadership and Administration of Early Childhood Programs in Canada,
7th edition, Chapter 10
• College of ECE Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
• College of ECE Self-Assessment Tool
• College of ECE Practice Note on Professionalism
•Other appropriate resources that support your Competency Assignment.
- Does not include current or previous course textbooks and their previous editions. Does not
include placement self-evaluation forms.
A total of 27 different competencies are required in the assignment. None of the competencies
must be repeated.
Criteria for the assignment:
1. Create an inventory which includes the following seven (7) headings (Sections A to H):
A. Emerging Early Childhood Education Philosophy
Clearly articulate your emerging personal philosophy of early childhood education. In your
statement, also discuss your education and leadership. Include your ability to engage in
reflection, self-awareness, and learning.
Include a professional photograph of yourself.
Include a minimum of one (1) APA 7th edition in-text citation from the Required Resources List.
B. Examples of Continuous Professional Learning
Please discuss examples of your continuous professional learning.
Include six (6) different competencies/skills from a variety of the Required Resources List. Do
not repeat competencies from the other headings.
The competencies are clearly defined, explained, and connected to your experiences.
Connect your competencies to knowledge and understanding of the key professional
competencies for working with children.
Write using APA 7th edition in-text citations including the page numbers when citing all of your
competencies.
Include dates written in full for each experience. For example, January 1, 2022 to September 1,
2022. Or, January 2022 to September 2022.
List the locations which include city, province, and country for each experience.
C. Highlights of My Competencies
Please discuss highlights of your competencies that you developed
through volunteering, international work and/or paid work experiences.
The competencies are clearly defined, explained, and connected to your experiences.
Connect your competencies to knowledge and understanding of the key professional
competencies for working with children.
Include six (6) different competencies/skills from a variety of the Required Resources List. Do
not repeat competencies from the other headings.
Write using APA 7th edition in-text citations including the page numbers when citing all of your
competencies.
Include dates written in full for each experience. For example, January 1, 2022 to September 1,
2022. Or, January 2022 to September 2022.
List the locations which include city, province, and country for each experience.
D. Highlights of My Volunteerism or Praxis
Please discuss highlights of your volunteerism or praxis (activities and events) that illustrate your
commitment to community, and/or social justice values and/or advocacy.
The competencies are clearly defined, explained, and connected to your experiences.
Connect your competencies to knowledge and understanding of the key professional
competencies for working with children.
Include six (6) different competencies/skills from a variety of the Required Resources List. Do
not repeat competencies from the other headings.
Write using APA 7th edition in-text citations including the page numbers when citing all of your
competencies.
Include dates written in full for each experience. For example, January 1, 2022 to September 1,
2022. Or, January 2022 to September 2022.
List the locations which include city, province, and country for each experience.
E. Summary of My Relevant Accomplishments/Skills
Please discuss your relevant accomplishments/skills. For example, recognition of achievements,
academic achievements, spoken languages, computer literacy, etc.
The competencies are clearly defined, explained, and connected to your experiences.
Connect your competencies to knowledge and understanding of the key professional
competencies for working with children.
Include six (6) different competencies/skills from a variety of the Required Resources List. Do
not repeat competencies from the other headings.
Write using APA 7th edition in-text citations including the page numbers when citing all of your
competencies.
Include dates written in full for each experience. For example, January 1, 2022 to September 1,
2022. Or, January 2022 to September 2022.
List the locations which include city, province, and country for each experience.
F. Gaps In My Knowledge and Competencies
Identity gaps in your knowledge and competencies. Then develop a 6-month plan to acquire
more expertise to address these gaps within the early childhood sector.
Include three (3) different competencies/skills from a variety of the Required Resources List that
would like to acquire. Do not repeat competencies from the other headings.
The gaps competencies are clearly defined, explained, and connected to your experiences.
Write using APA 7th edition in-text citations including the page numbers when citing all of your
competencies.
Include dates written in full for each experience. For example, January 1, 2022 to September 1,
2022. Or, January 2022 to September 2022.
List the locations which include city, province, and country for each experience.
G. Peer Review
Attach the Peer Review Template to your Competency Inventory Assignment in this heading.
Your full student name, student number, and section must be included in the Template and
attached to this section at the time of submission.
H. References
A complete list of all references used to complete the assignment using APA 7th edition format.
Artifacts
Include a wide variety of artifacts throughout your Competency Inventory Assignment.
Ensure that your artifacts are clearly visible and legible.
Clearly label each artifact in your assignment.
Checklist
No repetition of the required 27 competencies.
The competencies are clearly defined, explained, and connected to your experiences.
Effectively integrates Required Resources List.
Strong evidence of reflection, self-awareness, and learning.
Correct APA 7th edition in-text citations format including the page numbers.
Correct APA 7th edition References list format.
Use size 12 font in Times New Roman.
Written using full sentences and paragraphs. Do not write using short form.
Evidence of editing and proofreading including no spelling or grammatical errors.
Attractive, legible, and clear layout.
