What steps are you taking for your professional growth? The article What Do Early Childhood Professionals Do? lists knowledge, competence, and commitment as three characteristics of being a professional (Bergen, 1992). Take time to read and reflect on the article and then answer the questions below to determine your professional growth. Share and discuss your responses with your trainer, coach, or administrator. 

1. Knowledge: As an early childhood professional, what steps are you taking to learn more and grow professionally?  
    
2. Competence: How do you demonstrate your professionalism in your program and daily practice?  
    
3. Commitment: How do your current professional practices demonstrate that you maintain a commitment to professionalism?