Investigation should include
- degree or education required
- professional licensure
- certification
- number of hours of training required.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the advantages of certification in this field?
- What are the requirements for the ParaPro and Praxis credentials?
- What is a CDA (Child Development Associate)?
Communication
- Where can one find information on credentials?
Leadership
- How does licensing or certification lead to greater opportunities for employment in the early childhood education field?
- How can education, training, and certification as an early childhood education professional be obtained?
Management
- What challenges might one face in pursuing a career in early childhood education?
- What are some pathways to a teaching license in Virginia?