“Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”

~ Dr. Haim Ginott

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Thanks....

I want to thank all my colleagues for your help and support throughout this class. Everyone was very thoughtful and positive and their comments and I appreciate it!!! The bond and support I have experienced here at Walden has been better than any educational experience I have ever had. It makes me more serious and confident about my classes. I find it intriguing to have so many people who share the the same passion as I do. I appreciate you all. Thanks for making this a great experience!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Examining Codes of Ethics

NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

I-1.3--To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

Every child learns differently. Some children are faster learners and others are slower. Some children learn through listening and some through hands on experiences. However a child learns, the teacher should respect it and do whatever it takes to get the knowlegde to the child. A lot of teachers aren't outside the box, and this causes children to be behind in class and discourages them from learning to the best of thier ability. When I own my own facility my teachers will be outside the box and know how to make education fun and exciting.

I-1.8--To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with and without disabilities.

There is nothing more important than meeting the needs of all the students, whether they have disabilities or not. There are not a lot of educational institutions for children with disabilities. I want my students at my early childhood education to all have an equal opportunity to learn. Students with disabilities be some of the most intelligent students and are just waiting for a chance to show it off. I want a facility that does not descriminate, and every student will be encouraged to do thier best and keep pushing for success. I want teachers who will advocate and inform parents and students on whatever it takes for thier child to succeed.


Code of Ethics
Responsive Family Centered Practices

3. We shall respect, value, promote, and encourage the active participation of all families by engaging families in meaningful ways in the assessment and intervention process.

It is so important to get the parents involved in the childrens education. I am a firm believer that children get the most knowledge at home with parents and family. And education really does start at home, and if we can get parents to work with the teachers to make sure that children are on the right path to success, then we can eliminate children being retained. Sometimes all childrenneed is motivation, just the fact that someone has thier back and believes in them makes the world of difference.

Monday, February 6, 2012

New Resources

    Early Childhood Education Care
 
 
   Children Who Fall Behind

 
 
 
 
Early Childhood Education
 


The Course Resourses are listed near the bottom of the page in thier designated area.