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.
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteYour post I-2.2- talks about families being the first contact, this is absolutely right. Before the children goes to school, member(s) of the family must have gone round to find a perfect and suitable school, get all the necessary details and pay necessary fees before the child knows the school. As professionals, this is when we package what we have with good presentation to attract the family member(s). Here lies the importance of this studies, because as the saying goes, you cannot give what you do not have.
I agree with your last ideal. Teachers aren't always paid what they should be. But having a degree shouldn't determine your pay, as you stated performance and dedication should be considered when determining pay.
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