The document discusses defining professionalism for early childhood educators. It examines several articles that address the spectrum of definitions and how professionalism should be viewed. The articles consider how to solidify the field as a profession and each have their own perspectives on what constitutes a profession and what that means for early childhood educators. One article explores how educators view themselves as professionals and the challenges of defining the role given the involvement of children. Educators emphasized personal qualities like wisdom and presence that are key to working with children. The articles highlight both the differing views among educators and the validity of each perspective.