A BIG note of thanks and support...

WOW! One class down! It has been a great 8 weeks. I have learned a lot from each of my fellow classmates! I wish each of you the very best and look forward to our next class! I am coming from a profession other than Education, so there were times I felt out of the "loop of education" but each of you encouraged and pushed me along! I learned a wealth of knowledge in just these short weeks. Best wishes and lets keep marching on to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!!

NAEYC Code of Ethics that mean something to me:

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Respect the dignity, worth, and  uniqueness of each  individual (child, family member, and colleague) This code is meaningful because if we respect those around us then we will be respected. Respect will get us a lot farther in life Respect   diversity in children, families, and colleagues This code is meaningful because it is so important to respect the differences within each student, family, and colleagues. Our differences is what makes us unique. The differences is what creates a unique

Appreciate and support the bond between the child

and family. This code means something to me because I find it important for educators to form a strong bond between the child and family. If the child and family feel connected to the teacher then they tend to be more likely to work hand in hand with that teacher.

Course Resource page

• Video Program: “The Resources for Early Childhood”
  Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted resources.

Note: Read the documents listed in Parts 1 and 2 in preparation for this week’s Discussion.

Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/56611/CRS-CW-4955232/educ6005_readings/naeyc_dap_position_statement.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
  
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  
  Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
  
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al.  (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title. 

Part 2: Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
   
• Websites:
  • World Forum Foundation
    http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage 
    
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education
    http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP’s mission. 
    
  • Association for Childhood Education International
    http://acei.org/about/
    Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.

Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week’s Application assignment.

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  http://www.naeyc.org/
  
• The Division for Early Childhood
  http://www.dec-sped.org/
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  http://www.zerotothree.org/
  
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
  
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
  
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
  
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
  
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
  
• Children’s Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
  
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
  
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
  
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
  
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
  
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
  
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
  
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.preknow.org/
  
• Voices for America’s Children
  http://www.voices.org/
  
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/
     

Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to “How Do I...?”, select “Tips for Specific Formats and Resources,” and then “e-journals” to find this search interface.)

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

My three sources:

Childcare and Early Education Research Connections: http://www.researchconnections.org/
Books for children:  Educational Stories on moral education: http://www.kindbook.com/
Child Abuse Research and Educational Resources for Professionals: http:///www.nationalchildrensalliance.org

Quotes from Piaget and E. Shriver

 

 

 

"The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done." Jean Pieget

 

"You are the stars, the world is watching you....the right to be anyone's neighbor..you have earned it...the right to play on anyone's field, you have earned it...." Eunice Kennedy Shriver

I really liked the excerpt from E. Shriver on Special Olympics and special needs children/adults. These children hold a special place in my heart and I believe that they are "stars that the world is watching."

Personal Childhood Web

Throughout my childhood I have had so many people that have nurtured, cared, loved, and made me feel safe and secure. However, the five people that I have chosen for this assignment are my mother, my Aunt, a family friend who has been like a second mother to me, my best friend, and my fourth grade teacher.

My mother has been there through it all with me...we have had many hard times as well as good times. She has shown me how to keep pushing toward my goals when all else seems to be against me. She has always been there to show she cares whether it be a smile, a hug, or just an encouraging word. My Aunt has also been there in good times as well as bad. She has been a little tougher on me than my mother was but nonetheless I grew to respect her for it once I got grown. She has been there cheering me on when I felt that I possibly couldn't keep going. When it seemed that noone else was there to help me up the toughest mountains she and my mother were pushing me up.  Family Friend, she has been like a second mother to me...and has also been there through some happy and sad times. She has always had the right words to say at the right times, offered an encouraging word, smile, or just a hug. My best friend has always been there when I needed her. We can spend days, weeks, or months apart and then pick up where we left off...she has influenced my life because she taught me to see my glass as half full rather than half empty. My fourth grade teacher is someone that I will not forget. She was always standing at the door as we entered the classroom with a bright smile on her face as she welcomed each one of her students into the class. She was a nurturing teacher that impacted my life because she was always encouraging the students to go above and beyond. She tried to get each of the students to think outside the box and strive to do his or her best. I use to get so frustrated in her class because I would feel that I couldn't keep striving..and she would always say, "Keep climbing that mountain...you can do it and I believe that you can. "

My five "special" people continue to impact my life as an adult because each of their influences have made me who I am today. I have faced many challenges along my educational career but I catch myself along the way thinking about the positive impact that my "special"people have had on my life and how they encourage me to keep striving because one day I will have gained my reward.

Brown Bear Brown Bear

A children's book that I love is Brown Bear Brown Bear by B. Martin. I guess alot of it has to do with my background in speech therapy and the repetition that the book has. I also like how the book is illistrated and has the picture clues to help the children guess the next animal.

A quote that I find to be interesting...

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. ~ Angela Schwindt