Friday, June 24, 2011

Thank You!

I just want to thank everyone for coming here and reading my post and giving me helpful feedback. This course has opened my eyes to things in the ECE field that I never knew before. It's been a pleasure working with you all, and I hope to see you in further classes!
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Friday, June 17, 2011

Code of Ethics

"We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of information such as observations, interviews with significant caregivers, formal and informal assessments to determine children’s learning styles, strengths, and challenges" (The Division for Early Childhood, 2000).
            Assessment is key to any program that involves children. I use assessment and observation in everything that I do so that I know my students are learning at the level they are at.

"We shall continually be aware of issues challenging the field of early childhood special education and advocate for changes in laws, regulations, and policies leading to improved outcomes and services for young children with disabilities and their families" (The Division for Early Childhood, 2000).
            There are so many laws out there, that I honestly did not know existed. I want to become aware of all of these laws, regulations, and policies so that I can become a better teacher for my students.

"We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families" (The Division for Early Childhood, 2000).
            There are resources everywhere and it is important to read as much as one can. I am an open minded person, and will listen to what anyone has to say, and then use what I know to make the best decision.

"To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training" (NAEYC, 2005).
            I always want to be informed and I think a good way of doing this is through continuing my education. I like that my state requires teachers to take so many classes to renew your license.

"To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions" (NAEYC, 2005).
            This is very important to me and I plan to do this in any classroom that I am in.

References
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved June 14, 2011, from http://www.dec-sped.org/

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Course Resources

Complete early childhood behavior management guide written by Kathleen Pullan Watkins and Lucius Durant. Jr.
This book was passed down to me from a teacher who retired and is now working with my mother. I found this book to be very resourceful as a first time teacher. It is set up to help with children ages one through nine and has quizzes for teachers to test them self on how they are doing.


A Child Called “It” written by Dave Pelzer
This book is a true story about a boy who was abused by his mother. This book opened my eyes and helped me see the warning sides that something is wrong at home. Here is a description of the book: “This autobiographical account charts the abuse of a young boy as his alcoholic mother first isolates him from the rest of the family; then torments him; and finally nearly kills him through starvation, poisoning, and one dramatic stabbing. Pelzer's portrayal of domestic tyranny and eventual escape is unforgettable, but falls short of providing understanding of extreme abuse or how he made his journey from ``Victim to Victor.'' It takes some work to get past the poor writing and the self-aggrandizing back matter, but the book tries fervently to provide a much-needed perspective. One of the greater obstacles to healing for males is admitting that they have been victims, especially if their perpetrator is a woman. This author has overcome that obstacle and succeeded in life by such masculine norms as joining the Air Force and receiving awards for his volunteerism. However, while personal accounts of child maltreatment provide crucial information about the realities of childhood, youngsters need insight and hope in order to digest the raw material of abuse” (http://www.amazon.com/Child-Called-Childs-Courage-Survive/dp/1558743669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307039694&sr=8-1).


This quote was given to my graduating class as we received our diploma in Bachelors of Science in Education and Allied Professions. I have it in a binder that has all my teaching resources that I want on hand when I teach.

“Children Learn What They Live”
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.


Resources from our class
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