Week 8 Reflection

Hello everyone,

I also want to thank those who contributed to my weekly blog posts. Special thanks to Janet and Melissa for posting on weeks 1 and 4. I could not find a blog post web address for Melissa to post directly to her blog. However, I noticed she responded on the first blog posting. Thanks for your reply to my posting. I have learned that we can learn so much from each other if we are willing to share our perspectives, opinions, and experience.

Thanks again everyone and much success to all of you in the future.

NAEYC and DEC Code of Ethics

The three code of ethic principles that I would like to discuss state :

We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.

I feel in order to support each child's development, an educator must realize that no child is the same.Therefore, structuring a classroom considering the whole class as well as each student is vital. In my experience, I have observed how individualized plans can assist educators in achieving the goals that they have set for each child during the school year and beyond.

We shall build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula and learning environments to facilitate young children’s development and learning.

I strongly agree with this statement. As a result, I feel like there is not a set of guidelines or teaching strategies that apply to all students. Therefore, that is why individual plans that involve the child's family is so important because it allows the educator to set specific goals for each child with a corresponding plan of action. With that in mind, these children would be more equipped for academic success and it would help to ensure that, "No Child is Left Behind."

http://www.dec-sped.org/uploads/docs/about_dec/position_concept_papers/Code%20of%20Ethics_updated_Aug2009.pdf

To be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

This statement "struck a chord" with me because my perspective is that you can never have enough knowledge about the Early Childhood field. This field is ever changing and there is new information that is being introduced all the time because of new research data that has been collected from various studies. Nevertheless, I want to stay abreast with this information to be effective in the classroom and better service the needs of the families involved. That is my reason for seeking out professional development opportunities and furthering my education.

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201320_04/MS_MECS/EDUC_6005/Week%207/Resources/Resources/embedded/naeyc_codeofethicspdf.pdf

Early Childhood Resources

This is one of the first resources I utilized as I completed the coursework for my Bachelors degree.

https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201320_04/MS_MECS/EDUC_6005/Week%205/Resources/Resources/embedded/naeyc_dap_position_statement.pdf

This was a resource I used to research the UNICEF organization to become familiar with how they advocate for children, families, and communities worldwide.            

http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf

I did not include this resource as one I reviewed in preparation for this week's discussion posting. However, I have referred to it to gain information about the High Scope curriculum. This curriculum is currently being used at my place of employment which has just recently become somewhat familiar to me.

Lastly, I have also referred to the Indiana State framework for Early Childhood education. This resource has been useful to me as I began to familiarize myself with standards specific to this state which will help me as an educator assist in ensuring Kindergarten Readiness.

http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/curriculum/early-childhood-education