Title: Complete an observation or job shadowing experience in an early childhood education setting.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36) > Section: Preparing for Career Success

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?