Module 10: Professional Practice

Module 10 Discussion Question: Professionalism

2/25/2015

What is professionalism and why is it important?

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197 Comments

Miranda Jones

4/27/2015 06:14:42 am

Professionalism is taking your career seriously and working to develop your skills, knowledge and experiences to cater to your field of expertise. It is important because it makes your career more successful.

Ann Zop

4/27/2015 06:19:47 am

Professionalism is when you get a career other than a job that is long term that requires more schoolwork and qualifications to keep your knowledge valid.

antionette griffin

9/25/2015 01:45:01 pm

After reading your post, Im going to interact this post to my daily routine with my kids, I think its very important that they know what professionalism is.

Edith Stillwell

8/1/2016 09:13:33 am

I would like to use your definition for professionalism for my professional board in my class.

Drew

5/18/2015 06:07:19 am

Professionalism is taking pride in your work, doing your best, and taking your job seriously. You would continue to learn about your job and grow to meet the changing world.
Being Professional is important because it show your character, people are more likely to trust you. It will also help you further what ever your chose your career to be.

Brett Turner

6/11/2015 04:54:32 am

Professionalism is demonstrating a confident approach to someone's job. Being prompt at work and respectful towards others goes a long way in maintaining professionalism.

Kaitlyn

6/12/2015 11:10:46 am

Professionalism is demonstrating a confident approach to someone's job. Being prompt at work and respectful towards others goes a long way in maintaing professionalism

Jessica Enebo

6/13/2015 04:33:10 am

Professionalism is acting appropriately for the position, taking pride in what you are doing, and doing the best job possible. This is important to be successful in your job and uphold the standing of the company you work with.

Edith Stillwell

8/1/2016 09:12:14 am

I like your answer. Professionalism is also being and doing your best everyday at your job and with the families/children we work with.
Your actions, dress, speech and overall appearance show professionalism also.

cindy

6/14/2015 08:46:35 am

professionalism is dress, talk, and act appropriate at work and taking the job seriously. It is important because it establish credibility with clients and co-workers.

Ruth W.

6/21/2015 12:05:29 pm

Professionalism is the way in which we present and carry yourself in your line of work. This includes attitude, dress, and ethical conduct. It is important because people trust individuals who exhibit professionalism and especially in this line of work, families need to feel comfortable and confident with our ability to care for this child.

Serena

6/28/2015 03:53:21 pm

Professionalism is working hard to do your best in your job and always trying to become even better. This is important for you to be successful and be able to give the best care possible to the clients.

Mallery Luke

7/6/2015 02:13:55 pm

A childcare professional is considered someone who has obtained special knowledge in providing quality care to all children. They continue their education regarding child care topics. This is important because it results in being successful and providing the best possible care to children and their families.

Kathryn Mills

7/9/2015 05:10:29 am

Professionalism is an understanding the role you play it to be taken seriously and with respect, it is a way of conduct that is above reproach and treats others as such. It's is remembering your responsibilities and obligations to your employers and your job and acting with dignity. It is taking the necessary steps to further insight and information regarding the field you are in and applying knowledge continually.

Shawna Calvert

7/21/2015 11:58:30 am

Professionalism is very important because it is the way we present ourselves to the people that are in our care, and their parents. If we want to have a good working relationship.

yvonne

7/26/2015 07:02:47 am

professionalism is being trustworthy, respectful, dependable and commited to maintaining respect for self and others.

teraza

7/29/2015 12:17:54 pm

we have lots of play materials for the children and they have a lot of free play time and can do what they think is best with the materials. I would like to find a better way to organize them in my classroom, though.

kiera moore link

7/30/2015 12:44:04 pm

professionalism is the way you approach yourself to those around you, and the ability to understand your roll. It is important because it shows who you are as the provider of their child.

Delia Farrell

8/2/2015 07:15:26 am

Professionalism is taking pride in ones work, doing the best work you can do and treating people in a respectful way. Its important to have professionalism because it shows other you love your job and you are good at what you do.

Taylor thames

8/2/2015 01:11:37 pm

It is knowing how to be an example at all times not just when you are at work.

Victoria A Weaver

8/3/2015 03:42:14 am

Professionalism is the maintenance of appropriate behavior in workplace settings. In this case, as a child care center, professionalism means you provide a good example for the children to learn from. Some characteristics may include: using appropriate language, staying positive, following your confidentiality agreement, dressing appropriately, etc.

karlee

8/3/2015 02:12:38 pm

professionalism is saying that you care about your job and what others think about you, and how you want people to remember you. its important so that you give your work place a good name.

Saida C.

8/10/2015 09:37:58 am

Professionalism is being able to use the knowledge you gained about children in a work setting. It is important to be professional so that once can set a good example for the kids, and to use appropriate behavior while interacting with them and their parents.

Juliana Davis-Marxer

8/13/2015 05:58:07 am

Professionalism is making sure you are professional in your job. Making sure you keep your personal life out of work, making sure you are clean and dressed appropriately, making sure you are keeping your conversations work related or appropriate for work. Taking good care of yourself and the children in your care and devoting your time to the children you are with while you are with them.

Elise

8/22/2015 07:07:19 am

Professionalism is making sure that you are maintaining a respectable work place. It is important that all employees complete all required trainings so that they are knowledgeable and well qualified for the job. You want to make sure that others in your community think positively of your workplace and only have good things to say. Its important that staff know and follow all policies to maintain professionalism.

Alicia Dickson

8/26/2015 04:14:28 am

Professionalism, you need to maintain respect for your work place, stay up with the constant changes and the upkeep of knowledge and policies changes. We should make sure we are always an example, as soon as we step inside the door.

Elena

8/27/2015 03:35:21 pm

Professionalism is taking your career seriously and being invested in improving ability to perform by learning how to work better with kids, their families, and staff. It is important to maintain professionalism to keep the children safe while engaging them in learning and play activities, know how to handle their behavior, and build relationships with the whole family.

Mandy Taylor

8/31/2015 10:35:49 am

I believe professionalit is how your present you self of your knowledge aND skills. Dressing appropriately. Setting a good example as a childcare proffesional it's our job to shape the growth and learning . Also making sure you are professional with famlies

Madison

9/5/2015 09:24:53 pm

Professionalism is the way you conduct yourself at work. In my job, I am observed by student, parents, and the state along with other staff members and employer. It is very important the way I act and present myself to the public, especially to make sure my action are appropriate to work with young children.

maricella link

9/7/2015 09:46:07 pm

professionalism is a way you conduct yourself in a caring and well mannered environment with school age children in a diverse program. for It's important when parents trust you with their children and have confidence in our abilities we will provide.

Brooke

9/8/2015 01:20:54 pm

Professionalism is when you are clean, appropriate, and helpful in your line of work

Zachary Scott

9/14/2015 01:05:05 pm

Professionalism implies a dedication to ones profession. It means doing one's absolute best at all times, being professionally trained and licensed, and continually updating that training and licensing.

Leah L'Rae Wonders

9/15/2015 10:24:48 pm

Professionalism is having good judgement and skills and displaying polite and respectful behavior that is required or expected of a trained personnel. It is important because it sets an image for you and your coworkers to uphold, it allows you to be a good role model to people around you that are of all ages, even older. It is also important because it creates and builds strong relationships with others.

Michael Eng

9/23/2015 02:30:03 pm

It's taking pride in your work and being dedicated to your craft. It's always trying to improve and master your area of expertise and to relay this expertise with parents and families.

Elizabeth T Mason

9/23/2015 07:17:18 pm

taking pride in your work and dressing appropriately and being a role model through and through.

Olivia Margoshes

9/27/2015 11:59:57 am

Professionalism is taking your job seriously, taking pride in your work, conducting yourself ethically and morally, and striving to become better every day. It is important because maintaining a high level of professionalism makes you a person who can be trusted and relied upon, and this helps others feel safe and comfortable around you.

Emily

9/28/2015 11:43:57 am

When you are professional, you are competent, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and passionate about what you do. Professionalism in a childcare setting means taking what you do seriously, and performing your duties in a way that exceeds parents' expectations, all while providing the best learning environment for the children.

Robert Lee

9/28/2015 06:27:23 pm

Professionalism is the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person. It is important because you represent your company. If a parent sees you not acting professional, they might think badly of your company.

Dillon Kramer

10/1/2015 07:28:42 pm

Professionalism is being able to remain level headed in all situations and to maintain a clean look. It is important to be respectful to everyone you encounter at work whether you are dealing with the children, their parents, or other coworkers and taking ownership of your job and your place of business

Andre Graham

10/2/2015 11:28:26 am

Professionalism is the competence or skill expected of a professional. Examples of professionalism is a person that thinks win-win, the ability to think and remain calm in heated situations. Professionalism is very important because it is a reflection of not only the person but also the organization.

Ashleigh

10/4/2015 09:13:14 pm

To be engaged in your work, taking your job seriously, etc.

Katie Cook

10/6/2015 03:28:01 pm

Professionalism is when you are taking your job seriously and giving it all you got. Following all the rules and deadlines, staying on task, being involved with other employees, giving your opinions and ideas, and just loving what you do. It's important because it shows your boss that you are dedicating your time to be here and ready to take on any task that is given to you.

claudia

10/10/2015 07:01:05 am

A professional is a person who uses specialized skills and knowledge to perform specific tasks and duties related to their field of expertise. They take their job seriously, act and dress appropriately.

Sherry

10/21/2015 09:04:36 am

Professionalism is when you use your knowledge in a positive way. Being on time to work, caring about the work you do, helping those you work with.

Maria

10/25/2015 09:32:54 pm

Professionalism is being on top of all you tasks. Being passionate and willing to learn to improve your job skills. It is important because if you don't take you job serious no one wil take you serious.

Robyn

10/27/2015 12:37:03 pm

Professionalism is taking pride in your work and doing the best job you can. It also means caring about your work and having the desire to gain more knowledge so that you can do the best you can. Setting a good example of your profession.

Sherry

10/28/2015 07:54:29 am

Professionalism is using the knowledge of your profession. Being on time, putting the in extra effort that is sometimes required, and taking your career seriously.

Amanda

10/29/2015 09:19:37 pm

Professionalism is using the knowledge and skills you know for your work center. To me, professionalism is providing your job your services in which ever field you are in. You must always take your job seriously and be on time.

Rachel Berry

11/1/2015 05:20:33 pm

Professionalism is taking pride and care in your persona when involved with your career. It is always important for many reasons. Being professional can represent your knowledge and skills in the work you are doing. It's also important for caregivers because we have children who constantly look up to us for behavior modeling.

Meghan

11/2/2015 10:34:31 am

Professionalism is being able to use the knowledge/skills you have learned in your field for your career and taking pride for that profession. It is important because how you are viewed in your profession also reflects back to the company you work for.

maranda morton

11/2/2015 03:39:23 pm

Professionalism is being skilled and knowledgeable about your work and presenting yourself in an appropriate manner

Benjamin

11/17/2015 09:04:07 pm

Professionalism is the synthesis of appropriate professional demeanor, knowledge received through formal and informal training, a passion for the job at hand, and complete engagement.

Samantha

11/22/2015 06:05:39 pm

Professionalism is a measure of one's conduct and skill in the workplace. Professionals are dressed appropriately, punctual, courteous, honest, helpful, competent, and passionate about their work.

Deana

11/27/2015 10:47:26 pm

Professionalism is a commitment to your career to increase knowledge and aptitude and present yourself as capable and respectful at your place of employment at all times.

Lorena MartinezSoto

11/28/2015 07:36:38 pm

Professionalism is the competence or skill expected of a professional.

Dylan

11/29/2015 08:13:45 pm

Having pride in your work and being a role model to the kids you take care of.

McKenzie Conner

12/2/2015 11:49:08 am

Professionalism is a way of being. Strength in being respectful, fair, a good listener, and helpful.

Amanda Phillips

12/2/2015 12:38:19 pm

Professionalism is being committed to the career/job that you have, and doing your very best. It is being able to model competency of the skills required. It is also learning all that you can in the area, and having a positive, determined attitude.

Kayla

12/3/2015 10:07:40 am

Professionalism is having strong work ethic, and knowing how to keep the integrity of the facility, the children yourself, and staff.

Kiara McCallum

12/6/2015 03:53:27 pm

Professionalism is knowing the information and acts on your field. Extending your knowledge and showing that you care about your career.

Breaunah Jacobs

12/6/2015 08:10:26 pm

Professionalism is using what you know about your career to make you successful while also pushing yourself to gain more knowledge so that you and your students can be more successful.

Mary Squiers

12/8/2015 11:38:57 am

Professionalism is how you interact at work. It is making sure you are on top of all your tasks, behaving in a proper manner, pride in your work. Be a role model.

Dassah Ortiz

12/8/2015 09:37:46 pm

Professionalism is how you act in your work environment. That includes your worth ethic , how you treat your co workers and how responsible you are.

Patricia

12/9/2015 12:56:09 pm

Professionalism is conducting one self in a professional manner in the course of business.

Rachel Davenport

12/12/2015 03:56:12 pm

Professionalism is taking pride in your work and representing the company appropriately. It is important so that people observing your work know that you are credible organization.

Audrey Heeren

12/15/2015 07:13:05 pm

Professionalism is realizing that working with children is a valuable choice - it is an important career.

Anamaria

12/16/2015 10:19:14 am

Professionalism is taking your career seriously and working to develop your skills, knowledge and experiences to exhibit that you take your job serious an is willing to cater to your job.

Estefania

12/18/2015 02:31:49 am

Professionalism is doing your job and taking price. It help your skills

Stacy

12/27/2015 06:31:50 pm

Professionalism is taking your career in a serious manner. Working on developing your skills and knowledge

Desiree Price

12/28/2015 06:37:39 pm

Professionalism is applying your knowledge- knowledge you have and continue to grow- to all areas of your career, and conducting yourself in a level-headed, calm, and professional manner in all situations.

Gisella Santiago-Gronka

12/29/2015 01:45:21 pm

Professionalism to me means a person who is trained and skilled in their profession to have good judgment and behavior in doing their job well. It's important to me because as a parent myself, I not only want my positive character to show but I want to gain the trust and confidence of the families and my co-workers with my abilities to care for the most precious person(s) in their life. It’s the same expectation I have for my children’s educators and caretakers.

Amber Fitzgerald

12/29/2015 04:34:12 pm

Professionalism is taking pride in your work, doing your best to gain as much knowledge as possible, working hard and being skilled in what you do. Its important to be professional because you want to be a good role model for the kids you're working with every day.

Rebecca Pedersen

12/29/2015 08:15:00 pm

Professionalism is being good and striving to be better at a job. Knowing you can always better yourself and learn from everybody is a great start to being a good teacher. This is important because knowing we can always learn more or be better allows us to be a better resource to each child and help them be the best they can be.

Katrina

12/30/2015 08:04:05 pm

Professionalism is using one's knowledge to appropriately interact with students, their families, and coworkers in respectful ways. It is important in setting boundaries with students and in being trusted by parents, children, and other employees.

Cecilia

12/31/2015 05:05:59 pm

Professionalism is important because it is taking pride in your work and your work place and caring for the children in your care at its basic level. Professionalism shows your licensor, director, and families that you care about the children and are committed to your work and leadership. It means using your knowledge of childhood development and respectful guidance, as well as having a strong relaitonship with your coworkers, director and families.

Laura

1/1/2016 08:13:34 pm

Professionalism includes respect, wonder and compassion for the children in my care and consistent intention for good communication with their parents. Professionalism also includes a commitment to my own needs for growth and learning and my desire to be a part of a congenial and supportive school community.

James Over

1/2/2016 03:27:51 pm

Being professional about something means, you're all about it. You take it seriously, and you work at it often. Whether its child care, or business.

Andrea

1/3/2016 10:38:59 pm

professionalism is taking your career and or job seriously and completing with your to do.

Lindsay Lyon

1/4/2016 08:57:49 pm

Professionalism is taking your career and reputation within your place of work seriously and taking into consideration all components of your job.

shelby kesterke

1/7/2016 02:29:36 pm

Professionalism is using you experience and knowledge and applying that to caring for school-age children. It also includes furthering professionals knowledge and skills when given the opportunity. All the while making sure to assess their work, interact with students and being open minded to suggestions, new ideas and
thoughts.

Justyna Galaz

1/15/2016 01:17:55 pm

Professionalism is knowing what you're doing, and doing it right. It's important because it gives you guidelines and helps you to abide by rules.

david

1/20/2016 01:50:01 pm

professionalism is presenting yourself to the best of your ability and giving the parents the most reassurance knowing youre well trained and there kids are in good care

anitha

1/21/2016 08:48:37 pm

Professionalism means a person who uses specialized skills and knowledge to perform specific tasks and duties related to their field of expertise.It is an important profession where the person will be working with and guiding children during a period of their development,learning and exploration.

jennifer massengale

1/24/2016 02:50:05 pm

professionalisim is applying the special skills and knoeledge I have to provide a diverse program of activities and opportunities for learnind

Micaela Carroll

1/25/2016 01:15:10 pm

Professionalism is the way you should go about your job- no gossiping, speaking in a professional manner, the way you present yourself, etc. Basically everything you're doing so others seer you in a GOOD light with your job. It is important because being professional is better than being rude while at work.

Sybil

1/26/2016 01:18:08 pm

Professionalism is the act of applying your knowledge in your field and seeking to grow further in said field.

rebecca arnold

1/27/2016 12:23:29 pm

professalism is taking pride in your work. be an example at all times not just at work. its being trustworthly, respectful, commited to maintaining respect for you and others around you working hard at your job to do your best

Annika

1/28/2016 12:53:44 pm

What is professionalism and why is it important?

Professionalism is respect for yourself, your job, your co-workers, and in this case the kids. Respect for the work you're doing, and your program. Professionalism is important because you can't have a successful program unless there is respect.

James

1/29/2016 08:01:09 am

The first page said it best of what a professional is "A professional is a person who uses specialized skills and knowledge to perform specific tasks and duties related to their field of expertise." It is an important profession because we are helping develop growth in children by guiding them in a period of development, learning and exploration.

Molly B

1/31/2016 09:25:19 pm

Professionalism is demonstrating a confident approach to someone's job. Being prompt at work and respectful towards others goes a long way in maintaining professionalism.

Gabriel A

2/1/2016 01:33:20 pm

Professionalism is when an individual takes knowledge & learned skills and applies them towards their career. This also includes taking ones job seriously, taking any opportunity to learn & grow more, and taking pride in ones work.

Carly

2/2/2016 12:11:37 pm

Professionalism is knowledge and confidence in your field of expertise. It is important for building trust and doing your job correctly and efficiently.

cynthia smith

2/2/2016 01:59:04 pm

Professionalism is using the skills and knowledge of my field of expertise to guide the growth of children and to forward their learning skills to the best of my ability. It is also taking pride in what I do and having and showing respect for my self, my co-workers and the families I work with.

Alissa Wallace

2/8/2016 01:36:20 pm

Professionalism is showing respect for the program, the staff, the children and parents, and the community that you serve. It is being confident in your choices and making proper choices for your program. Professionalism is using your experiences and skills to build your center.

Holly

2/8/2016 09:28:06 pm

Professionalism is treating all people with dignity and respect, doing the job to the best of your ability according to all regulations, making decisions based on what is best for the children in your care, using skills and training to offer the highest quality program possible for children. It is being accessible for feedback and available to parents. It is important because it ensure that children are not only having their basic needs met but are also being challenged to excel. It means they are safe in your care, and that parents can have confidence that their children are growing in all ways due to their presence in your program.

Sarah Still

2/14/2016 12:09:55 pm

Professionalism is the decision you make to take your career seriously and continue to learn and improve and gain more experience in your career. You continuously strive to do better each day.

Michael Chapman

2/15/2016 09:54:43 pm

professionalism is a person who takes their work seriously and has specialized skills and knowledge to perform specific tasks. Its important because it provided the parents with confidence and security that we can take care of their childrem

Kay

2/18/2016 12:45:27 pm

Professionalism is applying the knowledge and experience that you have in caring for school-age children to support a diverse program of activities and opportunities for learning. It is very important because we are working with and guiding children during a period of their development which sparks curiosity, learning and exploration.

Brandi

2/18/2016 04:31:44 pm

Professionalism is taking your job seriously. Striving to do your bet at what you do. Taking pride in your job.

Rachel

2/20/2016 03:18:16 pm

Professionalism is taking your career and your job seriously. It is important because we are working with children.

Andrea Myers

2/22/2016 10:23:01 am

Professionalism is taking pride in your work and making it more of career than just a job. It is also making sure your developing your skills to keeping moving forward in your job.

Katharina Gees

2/24/2016 11:33:20 am

Professionalism is demonstrating the knowledge and experience you have for a job in order to do your job appropriately. It's important because it creates trust in your reliability and capability from your customers. Professionalism helps you successfully continue to do your job.

Kammi

2/28/2016 11:36:03 am

Professionalism is the ability to do your job effectively. Using your skill set to be impeccable and diligent. Seeking growth and betterment always.

Marc

2/28/2016 10:28:45 pm

Professionalism is when you have gained those skills and abilities to accurately do your job. It is important when you are working with kids, parents want to see staff that take their job seriously.

Nohelani Quigtar

2/28/2016 11:59:25 pm

Professionalism is important because it shows you are able to do your job appropriately and effectively. It creates a trust between you and those you work with and follow you through your future and shows your true work ethic.

Morgan

2/29/2016 11:58:47 am

professionalism is using your position in a manner that i respectful and for the benefit of the family. having a strong work ethic and using all the skills you have acquired to meet the standards set out for you. it is important because it reflects well on the center and makes the families feel confident in your abilities and the safety of their child.

Henry Moen

2/29/2016 12:05:51 pm

Professionalism is when you take your job seriously, and are always trying to get better at it. Self reflections and learning more skills pertaining to your job are important aspects of this. It is important because getting better at your job is only a good thing.

Andrew

3/7/2016 12:58:35 pm

Professionalism is fluency in applying a variety of skills, including specific ones, to a job. It's important for our self-confidence and self-realization, but most of all it is important for being good at what we do (excellence) - especially this excellence is important when working with children in their critical stages of development.

Mariah

3/8/2016 11:31:09 pm

Professionalism is having a clean and neat appearance, be reliable and competent, take accountability, and be responsible/organized. Professionalism is important because it reflects the company and sets in stone how your coworkers treat you.

Nicole Littleton

3/13/2016 05:25:27 am

Professionalism is doing your best, working hard at your career, and continuing to educate yourself and develop your skills in your area of work. It is important because it helps you become better at doing your job and contributing to your place of work.

Sara McColloch

3/14/2016 11:15:02 am

Professionalism is having confidence in ones self for their career and being able to maintain your appearance and performance.

Tabitha

3/16/2016 02:21:26 pm

Professionalism is how you present yourself, youth well always be watching you.

Katie

3/18/2016 03:21:51 pm

Professionalism is presenting yourself to the community and members of your organization in such a way that shows that you take pride in what you do and have the knowledge and abilities to excel in all of the activities you do on a daily basis. It is important in a childcare setting because it helps the parents feel more confident that their children will be well taken care of while they are in your care.

Audrey MEZIL

3/19/2016 06:40:57 pm

Professionalism is taking pride in your work.
Professionalism is doing your best, and is taking your job seriously.
Being Professional is important because people trust us putting their kids in our school so we have to show them we are trustable and we do our best for their kids.

Brianna Kanyid

3/19/2016 08:14:51 pm

Professionalism is
1. Applying the knowledge and experience in your job
2. Being willing to learn more about your field and being willing to change your program to be more effective
3. It's knowing how to deal with people and being willing to take criticism

Nathan Johnson

3/21/2016 01:14:43 pm

being professional is always knowing what to do and being calm and in charge of yourself and or others around you, its important to be confident as well

Melissa

3/21/2016 09:24:18 pm

Professionalism is applying your knowledge and skills to your job in an appropriate manner. This will enhance your program and your programs families beliefs in your capabilities to watch after their children.

Brittany Nielsen

3/23/2016 12:03:38 am

Professionalism is not only doing your job to the best of your ability, but how you present yourself and deal with different situations. This is extremely important as this influences the parents' opinion of you and your program, how you are treated by coworkers, and how the children look to you as a role model.

Jaclyn Tabone

3/24/2016 06:27:19 pm

Making sure you are having a respectable program and acting respectably. It is important so parents have a good opinion of your program

Mischelle Johnson

3/28/2016 11:37:22 am

Professionalism in a childcare center, is using the knowledge you know to effectively teach and guide the children in a constructive workplace. To be able to act respectively to all people of the program to create a good reputation for your childcare center.

Aimee

3/29/2016 02:23:07 pm

Professionalism is having the competence and skills to perform your job well. It is important when caring for children because if you don't have the proper skills to care for children than that can have a detrimental effect on their development.

LInda Mae Kristofik

3/29/2016 09:44:44 pm

Professionalism is applying the skills and knowledge you have acquired to the best of your ability and in the best interest of those you work with and are in your care. It is being honest, hardworking and fair minded. It also involves keeping informed about changes in your field to keep relevant. It is important because it fosters good will, integrity and cooperation among others.

Stephanie L

4/5/2016 01:37:30 pm

Professionalism is demonstrating the skills, knowledge, and abilities of your field. It allows you to perform your job well and create a positive atmosphere of competence and expertise to parents. This creates trust between the staff and the parents and allows them to feel confidence in the care their children receive.

Natalie Rapp

4/6/2016 09:08:59 am

Professionalism is applying your skills, knowledge and abilities to the job at hand in a manner that is polite, thoughtful and ethical. Professionalism is very important in child care because it creates a reputation between staff and parents and shows students how they should act towards each other. It is vital to children who are growing, learning and watching to see adults carry themselves in a professional, caring way.

RAFFAELA GENZALE

4/7/2016 08:22:35 am

Professionalism is utilizing the knowledge and experience that I have learned in caring for school-age children to support the activities and opportunities for learning and growth. It is important because you want the parents to feel confident in the program and your abilities to work with their children.

Katrina Tarpy

4/14/2016 12:19:21 pm

Best self, best work!

Nayelika link

4/14/2016 05:54:00 pm

Professionalism is taking pride in your work, doing your best, and taking your job seriously. You would continue to learn about your job and grow to meet the changing world.It is important because it shows the way you are.

Dexter Allenlee Registe

4/26/2016 05:02:58 pm

Professionalism is acting in a respectful and caring manner. Also taking pride in the work that you do. Dressing in a professional manner is very important as well. Treat others the same way you would like to be treated.

gabrielle

4/27/2016 02:56:23 pm

Professionalism is everything from the way you dree to how you handle and carry yourself. Professionalism is taking pride in your work and striving to be the best.

Drew Berger

5/3/2016 02:41:18 pm

Professionalism is applying the knowledge and experience that you have in caring for school-age children to support a diverse program of activities and opportunities for learning. It is important because it not only reflects you and your program, but it affects the safety and progression of childhood development.

Kari

5/6/2016 02:48:20 pm

Professionalism is important because it is the face value of what you are and believe in. I don't mean that to be superficial, but who do you want caring for your child... Someone organized and clean appearance. Or someone who is a mess who can't find their logs?

Emily DuBois

5/7/2016 08:37:23 am

Professionalism is when someone takes their job seriously, respects others but doesn't flaunt how good they are at what they do, they let their actions speak for them. They work through problems, they dress appropriately and they know how to speak to every individual they come in contact with.

Kristina

5/10/2016 11:29:37 am

Professionalism is demonstrating a confident approach to someone's job. Being prompt at work and respectful towards others goes a long way in maintaining professionalism.

Daniel Allen

5/16/2016 04:56:45 pm

Professionalism is your behavior as an employee that resembles respect towards others and quality of work ethic.

Natalie Rapp

5/18/2016 10:49:09 am

Professionalism is taking your knowledge, skills and specialties and applying it to your work in an ethical, fair and caring way. Professionalism reflects in the way you speak, act, and even the way you dress. It is important to show professionalism because it will reflect your school or business in a positive or negative way.

Myell Mergaert

5/21/2016 08:36:20 pm

Professionalism is important because it makes you a better child care giver. It improves your ethics and ability to function in the workplace.

Christopher Williams

5/31/2016 08:41:47 pm

Professionalism is important because it brings longevity to the program through achieving what you promised your customers you would supply for their children.

Katheryn Leyde

6/3/2016 09:58:42 am

Professionalism is very important it not only makes the program look good, but children look up to us and it is important to show them what that looks like.

Maddi

6/7/2016 05:14:27 pm

Professionalism is taking ones job seriously, upholding standards and requirements and being proud of what you do. It is important because it makes the program reliable, professional, responsible, and trustworthy for both staff and families involved with the program.

Christina Huskey

6/10/2016 03:43:02 pm

professionalism is important because you want to come across as you know what you are doing in your job. you want to make sure that you look nice and have confidence in what you are doing. if you do not have professionalism then people will not want to be around you.

Leticia Gutierrez

6/14/2016 06:19:29 pm

Sashia Ramirez-Trujillo

6/15/2016 01:07:59 am

Professionalism is the good behavior a worker needs to have to succeed in the company. It is important because it can lead to better company standards and higher success rate for employees and can help to create better relationships with customers and coworkers.

Katie

6/16/2016 01:24:53 am

Professionalism is taking pride in your work, being knowledgeable about your job, valuing each child and family, and acting professionally. Professionalism allows you to successfully carry out your job to the best ability possible.

Manroop buttar

6/18/2016 03:33:17 pm

Professionalism is taking your job seriously and demonstrating knowledge in your field and behaving appropriately, dressing appropriately and caring about what you do.

Mia Naficy

6/23/2016 06:06:16 am

Professionalism is maintaining a level of respect, respectability, pride in your work, and integrity while in the work place. It is very important to sustain a respected facility where people feel comfortable interacting.

Manolita

6/25/2016 06:24:47 pm

Professionalism as defined in the module is applying the knowledge and experience that one has in caring for school-age children to support a diverse program of activities and opportunities for learning. It is important to practice professionalism at all times before and after school because a teacher is entrusted with the educational well-being of a child, especially those whose ages are at their vulnerable and impressionable stage. It is a huge responsibility and considering that education is always subject to change.

Kimme

7/5/2016 01:24:58 pm

Professionalism is the way you present yourself in your line of work. This can include dress, attitude and ethical conduct. Professionalism is very important because people are more likely to trust people who show professionalism, especially in childcare settings, families should feel safe, comfortable, and confident with leaving their children with you.

Emily Enright

7/13/2016 12:01:54 am

Professionalism is the way in which you present yourself, conduct your behavior, and take pride in your work. Showing up to do your job with a good attitude, displaying confidence in your ability, and doing your job well are all important components to being successful at work. It is important so that people take you seriously, respect you, feel comfortable around you, and can come to you if something is wrong or needs attention.

Jeremy Tagliaferre

7/17/2016 07:34:26 pm

To me, being a professional is taking my job and responsibilities seriously. I am in charge of sparking curiosity, learning and growth. Parents are entrusting their children to my care and attention and I need to be caring and attentive. My job is fun, I love working with kids, but it is a job that someone is paying me to do and I cannot take that task lightly. It is important to have fun with kids and enjoy their company, but safety, regulations, paperwork, logistics and loads of other stuff come with this job and I need to stay attentive to those things as well.

Venise

7/20/2016 05:52:24 am

A professional is someone who uses the skills they have to complete tasks and one that is invested in what they do by always looking for new information that allows them to do a better job.

Judith Regalado

7/28/2016 01:22:13 pm

Professionalism is to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the job that someone currently has. To also act appropriate and to dress the appropriate dress code. The reason it is important is it shows and creates trust with you and the families. It also show that you are capable and reliable.

Carly Froneberger

7/31/2016 10:32:25 pm

Professionalism is when someone is when someone is respectful, responsible, has pride in their work, and gives off a positive vibe in the workplace. Professionalism is important so the work place stays professional and has order.

Heidi Roberts

8/25/2016 11:23:48 am

Professionalism is important to protect and care for our children.

Margaret

8/30/2016 09:36:47 am

Professionalism involves respect and commitment to the job and people that are being worked with. Following and modeling the rules are important as well as exercising non bias and finding ways to relate to those different than us.

Miesha

8/30/2016 12:13:54 pm

Professionalism is having commitment to your job while being responsible and using experience and the skills that they currently have.a professional should always be willing to learn new things and new procedures in order to better their skills.

Alexander

8/31/2016 11:24:46 am

Professionalism is taking pride in your work, and not simply working until the job is done, but until it is done to the greatest extent of your ability. It is remaining polite, respectful, and willing to help even when things are stressful and difficult.

Angela Brun

8/31/2016 02:47:49 pm

Professionalism is defined as the competence or skill of a particular profession. This also could be seen as how much pride and commitment one has for their job. It is important especially when your are the face of a company. The more professional you come off, the better people see the company as. When it comes to children, parents need to see a level of professionalism because they want to be assured that whoever is taking care of their child is competent.

Anne Pyle

9/3/2016 11:49:08 pm

Professionalism is not mixing pleasure with business. It is keeping in mind that you are at work. When it comes to childcare, it is showing all seriousness at all times. Parents are paying you to take care of their most prized possession. I often ask myself if I would potentially take my kids here if I had any.

Katarina Allen

9/4/2016 07:29:58 pm

Professionalism is being confident and committed to your job, the other staff and the people under your care. You follow the rules and have a passion for what you're doing. Being confident in yourself and your team.

Kate Taylor

9/5/2016 11:39:04 am

Professionalism is taking responsibility for your actions and putting your job responsibilities before yourself. You are committed to your job, coworkers, and children. You present yourself in a way that shows people you are serious, driven, and hard working. This is important because it helps the company succeed, it helps the children succeed, and it helps you to succeed.

Konstantin Yatsuk

9/11/2016 10:38:57 am

The basics of professionalism include staying on task at work, being confident in what you are doing if you actually know what you are doing, along with that comes actually having knowledge on the subject of your work, in our case childcare.

Mani Hooyman

9/11/2016 10:37:36 pm

Professionalism is everything that makes an outsider feel safe, welcome, clean, etc within a company. Especially with kids, being professional is a very very big deal to make sure families feel okay leaving there kids in a place where someone else is watching the kids.

Alissa Gutierrez

9/14/2016 12:08:36 pm

Professionalism is setting a good example and being a leader/role model. It is following rules and taking your job seriously. It is remaining calm and being skillful during stressful situations.

Maleeha Choudhry

9/22/2016 01:02:15 am

focusing on the job and not adding your personal life into it, making sure everything is running smoothly

McCanna

9/24/2016 03:54:33 pm

Professionalism is when you are taking pride in your job. You are showing up on time to work. You are dressing nice and work appropriate. You are prompt and setting good examples of the people around you.

Sarah

9/26/2016 10:56:53 am

Professionalism is how a professional is expected to act. A professional, as described in the previous page of this lesson, is "a person who a person who uses specialized skills and knowledge to perform specific tasks and duties related to their field of expertise." Professionalism is important because it upholds the regulations of the program, and it sets a comfortable expectations from children and parents and coworkers of how you should act in this job position.

Chloe

9/27/2016 10:14:23 am

Professionalism means maintaining and sharpening specialized skills that relate to the job. Child care professionals are people who know how to guide and promote growth (mental, emotional, etc) of their students so that the students can go on to make good choices and be productive adults.
It's important to maintain, especially in this field, because if a child care worker doesn't know these specialized skills, they will not be an effective care provider. Without these skills, they could not get along with their students or even accidentally stunt their growth in becoming well-rounded adults.

Britt

9/29/2016 08:32:31 pm

Professionalism to me means maintain a positive attitude and image in all aspects of the job and especially around the children.

Yarely Espinoza

9/30/2016 07:27:54 pm

Professionalism is when you stop looking at it as a job and keep seeking more ways to have more knowledge so you can help the children in your care.

Krystal Hwang

10/2/2016 02:33:23 am

Perfectionalism is being best at what you do, making Elise decisions,having wisdom and knowledge. Having positive mindset, setting a good example of a role model. Trying ysuccbest at everything you decide

Kate Sheldon

10/3/2016 12:01:23 pm

Professionalism is being a good role model. This includes a positive attitude, modest dressing, taking pride in your work, and doing your best.

Lexi

10/4/2016 12:42:21 pm

Professionalism is applying knowledge about childcare and life in general to your position. You want to strive to be a good role model and set realistic expectations. It is important because you are the model for children on a daily basis.

kylee

10/10/2016 09:01:53 pm

Professionalism is demonstrating a confident approach to someone's job. Being prompt at work and respectful towards others goes a long way in maintaining professionalism

Kristopher McLendon

10/11/2016 01:23:15 pm

Professionalism is the appearance of respect and setting a good example for yourself and coworkers. It is important because that impression is how parents remember you.

Kiana Wastradowski

10/16/2016 11:51:46 pm

Professionalism means to do your best and have integrity with your work. It is important for you and your organization because as you are the face of that organization it means you represent what it stands for, and you want to be a respectable employee.

Alicia

10/17/2016 08:39:30 pm

Professionalism is when you are committed to your job. It's when you take pride in what you do. It also means when you take your specialized skills and use them to help others develop and grow. It's important because what you do with the kids you work with now has life long impact on their lives.

diana

10/17/2016 08:54:57 pm

it is important because you are around children and dont want to be accused of anything or send the wrong signal

Lacie

10/21/2016 11:11:01 am

Being professional is to know your job and how your supposed to act, being respectful, knowing when to not cross those lines. being mature.

Aliyah Martin

10/26/2016 08:19:15 pm

Professionalism is taking pride and integrity with in the environment that you work in. Doing the best that you can to the best of your ability. Professionalism is also confidentiality with in your facility among ts families. Lastly dealing with children and families in a professional way that ensures the trust of safety that parents and children need from you is important.

Jocelyn Ramirez

10/27/2016 08:22:53 pm

Professionalism is using your specialized skills and what you know to be able to do what you need to do at work, it's important because we need to know what we are doing in order to help kids grow, I take pride in what I do and if I didn't take pride in what I do, that would make me a mediocre worker rather than an outstanding worker because I love what I do.

nicole wilson

11/6/2016 01:53:31 pm

professional is to know your job, your responsibilities, and knowledge. also how your supposed to act and knowing your limitations. it is important to build your career and show others you can be trusted.

Sarah Garcia

11/21/2016 02:42:07 pm

Professionalism is applying your knowledge to your job and fitting the role of the position you are in. It is important because the children at your site will be looking at you as a role model, and their parents will be looking at you as an example of the company.

Amber

11/28/2016 10:35:09 am

Professionalism is applying the knowledge and experience that you have into your job. Professionals take advantage of any opportunity to learn more about their field and to enhance their existing skills. This is important to help children learn and grow in the best ways possible.

Laura Murillo

11/30/2016 06:04:23 pm

I believe professionalism is displayed in many ways in your job. It's displayed in your knowledge and experience in your field. Your competence and skill level as well as how you present yourself when you speak, your behavior, and how you dress. The most important one in my opinion is your work ethic. Knowing your responsibilities and duties being prepared to complete them daily and without a negative attitude. Your own professionalism is important for how your employers and coworkers view you as a professional and how your families view your program. It's a chain reaction.

Jennifer Hargrove

12/2/2016 11:17:10 am

Professionalism is the act of applying the skills and knowledge you have gain in an way that shows confidence in your ability to perform the tasks associated with your profession. This is important, as it provokes trust and confidences in parents, children and community, that you are able to act appropriately, with an amount of skill and knolwdge that indicates you are able to handle situations that may arise.

Esperanza Lira

12/3/2016 07:13:44 pm

Professionalism is utilizing your skills and knowledge in an appropriate manner to improve your work. Always being presentable and eager to learn new ways to accommodate to your work.

Juan Flores

12/4/2016 06:11:51 pm

Professionalism is using your knowledge appropriately and respectfully for the benefit of everyone.

Marisol

12/12/2016 10:09:19 pm

professionalism is when you take your job very serious. You act, dress and talk in a fashionable manner to make your employer look good by your actions.

Karla Palomino

12/20/2016 12:13:33 pm

Professionalism is applying the knowledge and experience that you have in caring for school-age children to support a diverse program of activities and opportunities for learning.

Nakayla

12/30/2016 09:14:36 pm

Jessica pattison

1/6/2017 07:32:48 pm

Proofessionalism is applying the knowledge and experience that you have in caring for school-age children to support a diverse program of activities and opportunities for learning. Professionalism is important because it shows how much you you care about your job, and who you are as a person. Parents and students will have more trust 8n you , knowing that you care about your career.

Thomas

1/15/2017 04:29:31 pm

Professionalism is maintaining the composure, skills and level of respect that is expected of a professional. Professionalism is highly important within any workplace, however especially when working in child care. It is important to maintain your expected level of professionalism when working with children, and working with the parents of the children in your care.

nishat iqbal

1/16/2017 03:46:34 pm

Professionalism is applying the knowledge and experience that you have in caring for your school age children.Be on top of your tasks.

Barbara Edrington

1/16/2017 03:46:42 pm

Professionalism is applying knowledge and experience that you have caring for school aged children! Being a great role model for both your co workers and the children and their families!!

Rachel Simmons

1/23/2017 11:47:11 am

Professionalism is applying the knowledge and experience that you have in caring for school-age children to support a diverse program of activities and opportunities for learning. Professionalism is important because it shows your response to how you feel on the job. The children are always looking up to you and are always watching your actions and what you are saying.

Leslie

2/6/2017 05:39:22 am

Professionalism means as an individual, you take on an occupation that utilizes existing skills you have acquired through school and training. One must have good work ethics and follow proper dress code. A professional can continue their education to enhance their skills, learn more about their field of interest, and be open minded for new ideas. If you demonstrate that you have an extended knowledge of what you are practicing to your clients, they will learn to be more trusting of your skills.

Kaile

2/9/2017 09:02:28 pm

Professionalism is applying knowledge and experience to do the best that you can do all the time even when nobody is watching