Dear Colleagues,
I would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support throughout our journey through this course. I look forward to collaborating with each and every one of you and wish you all the best!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Code of Ethics and my Interpretation
Division of Early Childhood (DEC) Code of Ethics:
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.
Each child is different, yet they all are of the utmost importance. We have to celebrate the differences of the children we encounter and cultivate each child in the manner that benefits them the most, so that they are able to reach their highest potential.
Professional Development and Preparation:
4. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.
Individuals who are new to the field deserve guidance and support from veteran colleagues. While this may appear to be a one sided relationship, both parties learn from the wealth of experience as well as the fresh perspectives that new early childhood professionals bring to the field.
Responsive Family Centered Practices:
4. We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers of services for their children.
Families deserve to know the resources that are available to them in terms of advocating for the best needs of the children. Families should be allowed to make informed decisions based upon the options that are presented to them.
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment:
Ethical Responsibilities to Children:
I-1.3. To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
I find it very important to help to foster the differences in our children. Every child has innate abilities and strengths that also impact how they learn and experience the world around them. Therefore, it is important that we get to know each child and then celebrate their differences as a result of an appreciation for diversity.
P-1.1. Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating, to children. This principal takes precedence over all others in the code.
I agree wholeheartedly that this principal takes precedence over all others. We MUST ensure that our children are always safe and protected. This is not only limited to the time of which they are with us, but also the time that they spend away from us. As Maslow stated in his hierarchy, safety needs come first.
Ethical Responsibilities to Families:
I-2.6. To acknowledge families' child rearing values and their right to make decisions for their children.
Children are all reared differently. It is imperative that we respect the values and differences in the way that children are reared. After all, there is not a correct or incorrect way to rear children. As long as the needs of the children are being met, it is important that we do not try to evaluate the manner of which children are being reared and compare it to our own experiences.
Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society:
P-4.11. When policies are enacted for purposes that do not benefit children, we have a collective responsibility to work to change these practices.
Often times polices are made that are thought to be in the best interest of the child, but they are not. When this occurs it is the responsibility of early childhood professionals to change these policies. We must always act as an advocate for our children, in that they are unable to advocate for themselves.
I-4.3. To work through education, research, and advocacy toward an environmentally safe world in which all children receive health care, food, and shelter; are nurtured; and live free from violence in their home and their communities.
As an educator in low income schools it is imperative to me that all children have equal access to health care, food, shelter, and live in safe nurturing environments. How can we advocate for all children to ensure that all of the above needs are met?
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.
Each child is different, yet they all are of the utmost importance. We have to celebrate the differences of the children we encounter and cultivate each child in the manner that benefits them the most, so that they are able to reach their highest potential.
Professional Development and Preparation:
4. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.
Individuals who are new to the field deserve guidance and support from veteran colleagues. While this may appear to be a one sided relationship, both parties learn from the wealth of experience as well as the fresh perspectives that new early childhood professionals bring to the field.
Responsive Family Centered Practices:
4. We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers of services for their children.
Families deserve to know the resources that are available to them in terms of advocating for the best needs of the children. Families should be allowed to make informed decisions based upon the options that are presented to them.
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment:
Ethical Responsibilities to Children:
I-1.3. To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
I find it very important to help to foster the differences in our children. Every child has innate abilities and strengths that also impact how they learn and experience the world around them. Therefore, it is important that we get to know each child and then celebrate their differences as a result of an appreciation for diversity.
P-1.1. Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating, to children. This principal takes precedence over all others in the code.
I agree wholeheartedly that this principal takes precedence over all others. We MUST ensure that our children are always safe and protected. This is not only limited to the time of which they are with us, but also the time that they spend away from us. As Maslow stated in his hierarchy, safety needs come first.
Ethical Responsibilities to Families:
I-2.6. To acknowledge families' child rearing values and their right to make decisions for their children.
Children are all reared differently. It is imperative that we respect the values and differences in the way that children are reared. After all, there is not a correct or incorrect way to rear children. As long as the needs of the children are being met, it is important that we do not try to evaluate the manner of which children are being reared and compare it to our own experiences.
Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society:
P-4.11. When policies are enacted for purposes that do not benefit children, we have a collective responsibility to work to change these practices.
Often times polices are made that are thought to be in the best interest of the child, but they are not. When this occurs it is the responsibility of early childhood professionals to change these policies. We must always act as an advocate for our children, in that they are unable to advocate for themselves.
I-4.3. To work through education, research, and advocacy toward an environmentally safe world in which all children receive health care, food, and shelter; are nurtured; and live free from violence in their home and their communities.
As an educator in low income schools it is imperative to me that all children have equal access to health care, food, shelter, and live in safe nurturing environments. How can we advocate for all children to ensure that all of the above needs are met?
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Course Resources Part II
Here are some more resources.
NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
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/~images/pdfs/snapshots/snap33.pdf
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
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.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
Read about OMEP’s mission.
Association for Childhood Education Internationalhttp://acei.org/about/
Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.
National Association for the Education of Young Childrenhttp://www.naeyc.org/
The Division for Early Childhoodhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Familieshttp://www.zerotothree.org/
WESTEDhttp://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
Harvard Education Letterhttp://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
FPG Child Development Institutehttp://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conferencehttp://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/pages/page.asp?page_id=22807
The Erikson Institute http://www.erikson.edu/
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
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.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
Read about OMEP’s mission.
Association for Childhood Education Internationalhttp://acei.org/about/
Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.
National Association for the Education of Young Childrenhttp://www.naeyc.org/
The Division for Early Childhoodhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Familieshttp://www.zerotothree.org/
WESTEDhttp://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
Harvard Education Letterhttp://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
FPG Child Development Institutehttp://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conferencehttp://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/pages/page.asp?page_id=22807
The Erikson Institute http://www.erikson.edu/
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Course Resources
Here are some resources within the field of Early Childhood:
Fact Sheet: A Summary on the rights under the Convention on the Rights of a Child
This fact sheet is a summary of the rights of children as created by the Convention on the Rights of a Child. Affiliates from all around the world met to discuss the inherent rights of children. This document represents a synopsis of these documents.
http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/53036/CRS-CW-4603355/educ6005_readings/unicef_factsheet_summary_rights.pdf
Zero to Three:
This non-profit organization advocates for children from birth to age three. This organization partners with other organization and is designed to work in collaboration with parents, educators, and infant and toddler advocates. They publish evidence based articles and disseminate the information through their website. The link to the website is as follows:
http://www.zerotothree.org/
Here is the link to an article published by Zero to Three discussing the importance of addressing the needs of infants and toddlers.
http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/53036/CRS-CW-4603355/educ6005_readings/zerotothree_infanttoddlerpolicy.pdf
Additional Resources
People: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Head Start: http://www.nhsa.org/ , an organization that specializes in preparing low income children for academic success
Early Head Start: http://www.ehsnrc.org/ , an organization similar to Head Start working with children between the ages of birth and three
Children-our most valuable resource
Colleagues- a wealth of information and experience
Yale University Child Study Center-a research center that is a collaboration amongst many disciplines including: psychology, nursing, social work, and social policy to name a few
http://childstudycenter.yale.edu/index.aspx
American Psychological Association-website of the American Psychological Association where current research can be found on topics related to children such as child development
http://www.apa.org/
Fact Sheet: A Summary on the rights under the Convention on the Rights of a Child
This fact sheet is a summary of the rights of children as created by the Convention on the Rights of a Child. Affiliates from all around the world met to discuss the inherent rights of children. This document represents a synopsis of these documents.
http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/53036/CRS-CW-4603355/educ6005_readings/unicef_factsheet_summary_rights.pdf
Zero to Three:
This non-profit organization advocates for children from birth to age three. This organization partners with other organization and is designed to work in collaboration with parents, educators, and infant and toddler advocates. They publish evidence based articles and disseminate the information through their website. The link to the website is as follows:
http://www.zerotothree.org/
Here is the link to an article published by Zero to Three discussing the importance of addressing the needs of infants and toddlers.
http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/53036/CRS-CW-4603355/educ6005_readings/zerotothree_infanttoddlerpolicy.pdf
Additional Resources
People: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Head Start: http://www.nhsa.org/ , an organization that specializes in preparing low income children for academic success
Early Head Start: http://www.ehsnrc.org/ , an organization similar to Head Start working with children between the ages of birth and three
Children-our most valuable resource
Colleagues- a wealth of information and experience
Yale University Child Study Center-a research center that is a collaboration amongst many disciplines including: psychology, nursing, social work, and social policy to name a few
http://childstudycenter.yale.edu/index.aspx
American Psychological Association-website of the American Psychological Association where current research can be found on topics related to children such as child development
http://www.apa.org/
Monday, November 22, 2010
Words of Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiring Quotes from influential people in Early Childhood:
I shall never forget the faces of the boys and girls in the in that little Welhausen Mexican School, and I remember even yet the pain of realizing and knowing that college was closed to practically every one of these children because they were too poor. And I think it was then that I made up my mind that this nation could never rest while the door to knowledge remained closed to any American.
~ Lyndon B. Johnson
The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.
~ Hillary Rodham Clinton
All of us have to recognize that we owe our children more than we have been giving them.
~ Hillary Rodham Clinton
Quotes Regarding Passion:
What an unique opportunity we have in working with children, we as professionals in early childhood have the opportunity to shape a child's life for the better.
~ Sandy Escobido
My passion comes from the intrinsic motivation I have for the work I do.
~ Raymond Hernandez
I shall never forget the faces of the boys and girls in the in that little Welhausen Mexican School, and I remember even yet the pain of realizing and knowing that college was closed to practically every one of these children because they were too poor. And I think it was then that I made up my mind that this nation could never rest while the door to knowledge remained closed to any American.
~ Lyndon B. Johnson
The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.
~ Hillary Rodham Clinton
All of us have to recognize that we owe our children more than we have been giving them.
~ Hillary Rodham Clinton
Quotes Regarding Passion:
What an unique opportunity we have in working with children, we as professionals in early childhood have the opportunity to shape a child's life for the better.
~ Sandy Escobido
My passion comes from the intrinsic motivation I have for the work I do.
~ Raymond Hernandez
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Personal Childhood Web
Mom Cousin
God/ Church Family
Me
Teachers: Ms. Patterson and Mrs. Brown
Grandparents
God/Church
Influence: Spiritual guidance and spiritual foundation for life
Nurturing: Source of Support
Care: Always being there and revealing Christian insight
How I Felt Special: Showing interest in my life
Influence on My Life Today: Spiritual foundation for my life today
Mom
Influence: My inspiration and role model of a Godly woman
Nurturing: Always concerned, thoughtful, patient, and involved
Care: Supporting me and attending to my emotional needs and by always showing concern
How I Felt Special: Showing interest in my life
Influence on My Life Today: By making it known that I was a priority
Grandparents
Influence: Extended support system, provided knowledge, courage, and wisdom
Nurturing: Watching me, spending quality time with me, showing love only the way grandparents can
Care: Supporting me and attending to my emotional needs and by always showing concern
How I Felt Special: By making me feel as though I was the only grandchild
Influence on My Life Today: Showed a sense of community and revealed that family always leaves a trace on the heart
Cousin
Influence: Like a big sister
Nurturing: Supportive and offering advice
Care: Always asking for ways to help
How I Felt Special: By making me feel like a sister and best friend
Influence on My Life Today: Confidant, best friend, and someone to experience life with
Teachers: Mrs. Brown and Ms. Patterson
Influence: Motivator academically
Nurturing: Cooperating with my family in achieving academic goals
Care: Providing enrichment experiences
How I Felt Special: Providing opportunities to build relationships with me
Influence on My Life Today: Instilling the value of how a relationship with a teacher, makes all the world of difference
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Heartfelt Moments:
Educators are like gardeners. They tend small and delicate flowers. Some flowers bloom in any environment, while others need special care and others need a firm structure upon which to stand on. (Pattou, E., 2001)
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