How do I write a CDA competency statement?
How do I write a CDA competency statement?
A statement of competency should describe your understanding and knowledge in one of the CDA Competency Goals, as well as demonstrate how you are competent to care for young children by giving specific examples of the things you do in your work with children and families. Write clear goals for each Functional Area.
What is a reflective statement of competence?
An overall introduction and concise summary explaining how you feel about this competency and its functional areas. The importance of it to you, the children, their parents, and the center. General ideas describing how your teaching practices meet these standards.
How long should a CDA competency statement be?
500 words
Each Statement should be up to 500 words in length. Competency Goal 1 (To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment): Begin your Reflective Statement about this Competency Goal with a paragraph describing how your teaching practices meet this Goal.
What do I put in my CDA portfolio?
The Contents of a CDA Professional Portfolio
- A summary of your official training, including the list of CDA Training courses you took and their subject areas (our CDA Training program lies this all out for you)
- Completed questionnaires from the families you’ve worked with.
How do you start a competency statement?
Competency statements are best expressed in terms of visible behaviours and often begin with an action verb (see the ACTION VERB LIST). Don’t be vague—statements like “I’m experienced in sales”, “I wrote reports”, “I provided customer service”, or “I was responsible for handling complaints” could be used by anyone.
What is CDA competency standard?
The six CDA Competency Standards, outlined by the Council for Professional Recognition, are the framework of the CDA Credential professional development process. These standards are the criteria used by the Council to assess the CDA Candidate’s performance to determine the credentialing decision.
How many reflective statements of competence must the candidate write?
six statements
Your Reflective Competency Statements are a key part of your Professional Portfolio and you want to take the time to write them well. You will write six statements, one for each Competency Standard. Your statements are intended to reflect your own teaching practices in each of the CDA Competency Standards areas.
How do I organize my CDA portfolio?
The most common ways to organize your Professional Portfolio are to use either a binder or a file box. Select the option that is easy for you to carry, store, and manage. Organize your Professional Portfolio following the My CDA Professional Portfolio checklist.
What are 2 of the 6 CDA competency standards?
1. Safe: Candidate provides a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries. 2. Healthy: Candidate promotes good health and nutrition and provides an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness.
How many competency standards are there CDA?
six CDA Competency Standards
The six CDA Competency Standards, outlined by the Council for Professional Recognition, are the framework of the CDA Credential professional development process. These standards are the criteria used by the Council to assess the CDA Candidate’s performance to determine the credentialing decision.
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