Thursday, October 27, 2011
The time is drawing near...
Thank you all. As my title states, I feel that our first course has really been about taking the first steps in educating ourselves, but we have also educated each other during our discussions and blog postings. We are on our way to better educating our future. I look forward to the next courses with each and everyone of you. Good luck!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
NAEYC and DEC Code of Ethics
I-1.1- To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.
*Every day research and science are being done, not only in the education field, to improve our society. I would want a doctor that is up to date and current with new research, and I would want my children's teacher to understand child development and be current with new research, technology, and data. So I feel that is my duty as an early childhood professional, to give our children and families the best care and education for children and families.
I-2.2- To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
*Families are the first person that we encounter and they are the consumer. If we do not build trust and partnerships with families, then whose children will we serve? If we take the time to build those relationships and partnerships with families, they will come to us for advice, they will visit their child's classroom and get involved, and they will take what they learn in the classroom home and provide their children with the best care and education possible.
I-3C.3- To strive to secure adequate and equitable compensation (salary & benefits) for those who work with or on behalf of young children.
*Often times our work and time with young children is not given the amount of appreciation that is deserved. With this ideal, employers must strive to conpensate its workers for their work and dedication. This helps to cut back on turn over as well. However, I feel that salary should be based on performance and dedication. Not only the degree you hold. You should be able to apply what you learned into a classroom and with families and be compensated in such a manner.
*Every day research and science are being done, not only in the education field, to improve our society. I would want a doctor that is up to date and current with new research, and I would want my children's teacher to understand child development and be current with new research, technology, and data. So I feel that is my duty as an early childhood professional, to give our children and families the best care and education for children and families.
I-2.2- To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
*Families are the first person that we encounter and they are the consumer. If we do not build trust and partnerships with families, then whose children will we serve? If we take the time to build those relationships and partnerships with families, they will come to us for advice, they will visit their child's classroom and get involved, and they will take what they learn in the classroom home and provide their children with the best care and education possible.
I-3C.3- To strive to secure adequate and equitable compensation (salary & benefits) for those who work with or on behalf of young children.
*Often times our work and time with young children is not given the amount of appreciation that is deserved. With this ideal, employers must strive to conpensate its workers for their work and dedication. This helps to cut back on turn over as well. However, I feel that salary should be based on performance and dedication. Not only the degree you hold. You should be able to apply what you learned into a classroom and with families and be compensated in such a manner.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Additional Resources related to Young Children, Families, and/or the Field of Early Childhood
http://www.teachingstrategies.com/
This website provides information about creative curriculum, assessments, professional development, and family connections
www.northampton.edu/Early-Childhood-Education
This section contains a selected list of special education resources about universal design for learning, inclusion, early learning, early intervention, disabilities, and the BICC project.
David Elkind, PhD
Building on the theories of Jean Piaget, Elkind has done extensive research in the areas of perceptual, cognitive, and social development. He was a past president of NAEYC. Some of his book titles include: The Hurried Child and The Power of Play
This website provides information about creative curriculum, assessments, professional development, and family connections
www.northampton.edu/Early-Childhood-Education
This section contains a selected list of special education resources about universal design for learning, inclusion, early learning, early intervention, disabilities, and the BICC project.
David Elkind, PhD
Building on the theories of Jean Piaget, Elkind has done extensive research in the areas of perceptual, cognitive, and social development. He was a past president of NAEYC. Some of his book titles include: The Hurried Child and The Power of Play
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