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psychological and physical safety, health and well being of each child to the more
complex standard involving the ability to reflect on one’s own knowledge, attitudes and
skills, and take appropriate action. In this final standard, the required skills include the
ability to:
a) describe how their interactions with children are developmentally-appropriate
and respectful of the children’s culture;
b) describe how their interactions with families convey respect for different
cultures, values and child-rearing practices;
c) describe how the environments and experiences they provide for children are
consistent with developmentally-appropriate, inclusive practice which is
respectful of the children’s culture, and how they promote children’s
development;
d) identify their areas of strength and areas where they need to obtain additional
knowledge or skills or changes their approach;
e) use feedback provided by others to reflect upon their knowledge, skills and
attitudes and to clarify their values and biases; and
f) identify and use relevant sources of information and professional development
to continuously enhance their work and to obtain additional knowledge or
skills. (Doherty, 2003b)
The required core knowledge needed in order to meet this standard includes knowing:
1. that one’s own experience, family, culture, and religion shape child-rearing
beliefs and values;