112 Professionalism 2. Professional Development (continued) 10. Participating in Reflective Practice & Research Level 1 Recognize the importance of critical self-reflection. Follow directions for keeping records, sharing observations, and/or giving technical support to researchers. P 2.10.1 Level 2 Incorporate self-reflection and feedback from other professionals to improve practice. Engage in questioning that arises from ongoing practice. Investigate answers through the use of observation, journaling and reflection, reading research, or consultation with other professionals. P 2.10.2 Level 3 Model critical reflection of personal educational and professional practice. Assist staff and colleagues with skills to engage in reflective practice. P 2.10.3 Level 4 Examine and engage in critical reflection of varying perspectives in early childhood education. P 2.10.4 Level 5 Conduct inquiry to generate information that informs best practices. Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices and research to expand the necessary holistic network of knowledge that bears on early childhood and family well-being. P 2.10.5 11. Philosophy of Early Childhood Practice Level 1 Recognize program philosophy. Recognize the importance of developing one’s own philosophy of early childhood practice. P 2.11.1 Level 2 Through actions and attitudes, demonstrate a personal philosophy of early childhood care and education that: o Supports inclusion and cultural and linguistic diversity o Is informed by theory and research P 2.11.2 Level 3 Identify and assess current issues and trends that might affect early childhood practice now and in the future. Support and model for others as they formulate a philosophy of early childhood professional practice. P 2.11.3 Level 4 Develop, plan, or create strategies to assist other early childhood professionals develop and articulate a philosophy of early childhood practice. P 2.11.4 Level 5 Facilitate the continued development of the philosophy of early childhood professional practice. P 2.11.5