(Optional) Complete an observation or job shadowing experience in an early childhood education setting.

Completion should result in identifying

• working conditions
• tasks and duties of different levels of employees
• challenges that employees encounter on the job
• skills needed to address job challenges.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What criteria can be used to evaluate the experience?
• What are the benefits of completing a work-based learning experience prior to employment?
• What prior knowledge would benefit a person before starting a work-based learning experience?

Communication

• What communication skills are important in an observation or job shadowing experience?

Leadership

• What standards and practices should be identified during an observation or job shadowing experience?

Management

• What are your goals for the observation or job shadowing experience in early childhood education?