Thank-You

I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks, to each and every for your kindness and support during the past 8 weeks. GOOD LUCK!

Examining Codes of Ethics

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

This is meaningful to me because it is important for teachers to provide all children with the opportunities to discover the qualities, abilities, and potential of each child. Each child’s has their very own abilities and qualities.

I-2.3-To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

This is meaningful to me because parents are our children first teacher. When a child sees their parents and teacher getting along, the child will do better in school. Family involvement means that families work together with teachers to create an atmosphere that strengthens learning both at home and at school.

I-3A.2- To share resources with co-workers, collaborating to ensure the best possible early childhood care and education program is provided.

This is meaningful to me because being able to communicate with co-worker is critical to our work. One of the most successful tools knows how to get along with people. You and your co-worker should be willing to share ideas and information in order to help each other.

Resources

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/53036/CRS-CW-4603357/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/~images/pdfs/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.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
    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/pages/page.asp?page_id=22807
  
• 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

       Additional Resources:

       Malone, D. M., (2008). Inquiry-based early childhood teacher preparation: The learning method
         
              10.1007/5 10643-008-237-4

     Nikiforidou, Z., & Pange, J. (2010). The notons of Chance and Probabilities in Preschoolers.

              Early Childhood Education Journal, 38(4), 305-311. dol: 10.1007/5 10642-010-0417-z.

     Swick, K. (2005). Promoting caring in children and families as prevention of violence 

             strategy. Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(5), 341-346.           

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Words of Inspiration and Motivation:

These quotes are from President William J. Clinton.

“We must teach our children to resolve their conflicts with words, not weapons.”

“When we make college more affordable, we make the American dream more achievable.”

This excerpt is from a book written by Janet G. Mena, The Developing Child a Guide to Study.

“As choices for early child care and education increase so does the concerns for quality programs for young children. Whether a half-day program in a nursery school or head start or family day care home, we are concerned that the child receives the kind of care that best achieves growth and learning at his level of development.”

“The moment I decided to follow instead to lead, I discovered the joys of becoming part of a small child’s world.”

Passion Quotes:

Louise D. Sparks:

“My passion is to create a safer and more just world for all children.”

Sandy Escobido:

“My passion is the in early childhood education we have the opportunity to shape a child’s life for the better.”

“Motivation is seeing parents trying to help their children by learning themselves.”

Raymond Hernander:

“My passion come with the work that I do by giving services that benefit all children.”

Renatta Cooper:

“My passion is working with small children and their families.”

Leticia Lara:

“Passion is my values, ideas, and belief.

Personal Childhood Web

Personal Childhood Web

There are many in my life that has helped me get to where I am today. Here are the five people who have influenced my life the most.

My mother

My mother has been the joy of my life. She has always been there for me when I have needed her the most. She always encouraged my sisters and me to stay in school.  My mother passed away a year ago in May and I truly thought that I was not going to make it, but by the grace of God I did. I do know if it had not been for her strength and encouragement I would have stop a long time ago. My mother was like glue, she held us together.

My grandmother (Rosie)

My granny was the best granny in the world. I can remember going to her when I was sad and she would make me feel better. She was the first person who tries to teach me how to cook. When I needed her advice she was always willing to help me. Granny was an amazing person.

My neighbor (Ms. Betty Davis)

Ms. Betty’s has lived in our neighborhood every since I can remember. Everybody knew her and she knew everybody. My sisters and I would stay with Ms. Betty’s after school until our mother came home from work. She would always say,” be the best that you can be.” I can remember her telling us stories from her pass. She is still living in her same home today.

My sisters

I have two older sisters and one younger sister. We have always been very close to each other; I guess you can say that we were raised that way. My two older sisters are teachers and my younger sister will be completing her teaching degree this coming May. I can always go to my sister for advice when needed. When they would try something new in their classroom, whether it worked or not, they will (still do) share it with me.

My history teacher (Mrs. Annie Williams)

Mrs. Williams’ was my seven grade history teacher. She was the best teacher that a person could ask for. She always had a smile on her face and share always spoke to you in a loving caring voice. I wish in schools today’s that we had more teachers like her.

I feel that these five people words of wisdom will continue to impact my life every day. They have showed me how much they have wanted me to be successful in life.

Personalizing

1. A quote about children: "When we do our jobs, our kids, have no limits to their potential."

2. Miss Nelson is Missing, I like this book because this is how I felt when I first started teaching. I still do when I'm having a bad day.

3. The Starfish Poem fuels my passion, because if I can reach or touch the life of one child it would make a difference.