Artifact #1: Early Childhood Education Diploma

My first artifact is my diploma in Early Childhood Education. After completing two years at Mohawk
College, from 2007-2009 I was an eligible Early Childhood Educator. Today I am now a Registered Early
Childhood Educator, as you need to be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in order
to practice in the field. This program gave me a better insight on how children at a young age develop and
grow. As an educator it is important for me to foster, and build trusting relationships with children at a
young age. Children need to be given every opportunity to be able to grow, play, and be who they want to
be in this world.
Why did you include this artifact?
The reason I included this artifact is because it is something I am very proud of! It is an
accomplishment that has led me to where I am in education now. This artifact is a document that is very
important to me, and it represents the starting point of the ten years I have been in post-secondary
education. By completing the Early Childhood Education Program, and receiving my diploma have led
me to believe that becoming a classroom teacher is possible. This artifact highlights that I want to be in a
career that involves helping others, and educating the lives of future children.
How does this artifact show evidence that you are prepared for a career in education?
This artifact shows evidence that I am prepared for a career in education because it demonstrates that I
have an interest to work with children, and have the ability to work with children. With the successful
completion of being in the Early Childhood Education Program, and receiving my diploma, I am
dedicated to bettering the life of a child, and making sure that their needs are put before my own. Through
the course work, and four placements I was a part of, one being in an elementary school, has also assisted
greatly in my preparation for a career in education.
What curriculum and professional standards were used?
InTASC:Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium
Standard#9ProfessionalLearningandEthicalPractice:The teacher engages in ongoing professional

learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her
choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts
practice to meet the needs of each learner.
(a) The teacher engages in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in order to
provide all learners with engaging curriculum and learning experiences based on local and state standards.
(b) The teacher engages in meaningful and appropriate professional learning experiences aligned with
his/her own needs and the needs of the learners, school, and system.
Ontario College of Teachers
The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession
ProfessionalKnowledge
Members strive to be current in their professional knowledge and recognize its relationship to practice.
They understand and reflect on student development, learning theory, pedagogy, curriculum, ethics,
educational research and related policies and legislation to inform professional judgment in practice.
OngoingProfessionalLearning
Members recognize that a commitment to ongoing professional learning is integral to effective practice
and to student learning. Professional practice and self- directed learning are informed by experience,
research, collaboration and knowledge.
The Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession
Care
The ethical standard of Care includes compassion, acceptance, interest and insight for developing
students potential. Members express their commitment to students well being and learning through
positive influence, professional judgment and empathy in practice.

Respect
Intrinsic to the ethical standard of Respect are trust and fair-mindedness. Members honor human dignity,
emotional wellness and cognitive development. In their professional practice, they model respect for
spiritual and cultural values, social justice, confidentiality, freedom, democracy and the environment.