Table 3 Round two and round three responses: All para-professionals and professionals working in ECD should be supported in developing the following dispositions

1

Treats children with respect^a

6.93

.27

6.91

0.30

2

Shows empathy and understanding of children

6.79

.43

6.82

0.40

3

Caring

6.79

.43

6.73

0.47

5

Open to feedback and others’ ideas

6.57

.65

6.45

0.52

4

Respectful of diverse groups

6.50

.85

6.36

0.67

6

Elicits trust and respect from community

6.29

.73

6.27

0.79

7

Patient

6.36

1.01

6.00

0.77

8

Knowledgeable and sensitive to local context

6.29

1.07

5.91

0.83

9

Sensitive to needs of target group

6.14

1.66

5.73

1.49

10

Curious and eager to learn / motivated

6.07

1.14

5.73

1.49

11

Open to innovation (Revised after Round 2 to: Open to possibilities for changing / enhancing practice to better suit the needs of children and families)^b

5.86

1.17

5.60

1.43

12

Interested in children, their learning and well-being (demonstrated through previous experience, voluntary or formal)

6.14

1.17

13

Hard-working and energetic

6.14

.86

14

Persistent (in overcoming barriers)

6.14

.86

15

Flexible and creative

6.08

.95

16

Respectful of parents’ views and aspirations

6.29

1.14

17

Well-organised

5.79

1.25

18

Confident

5.64

1.50

19

Has a sense of humour

4.86

1.70