The title of my post is how I really feel. I really enjoyed the past six weeks. I enjoyed interacting with each and everyone of you. I enjoyed reading your post, responding to them, and reading all the comments that were directed towards me. We really made this class. I felt as if we established a professional bond. This bond helped each of us push and complete the course. I stated that it's such sweet sorrow because I am excited about my first course coming to an end because it means I have accomplish a part of my goal (to obtain my masters) but I connected with everyone on a level that I wish we could stay collaborating in each course. I look forward to interacting in our next classes. Mine is early childhood development.
Stay motivated and passionate about everything you do!
Crystal Riddick
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Examining Codes of Ethics
Three ideals contained in the NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics that are meaningful to me are....
1. From NAEYC
1.2—To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
1. From DEC
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and
using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to
This ideal is very significant to me because it goes beyond just obtaining knowledge but staying up with knowledge and training and then applying the information. Many times people can get knew information and just keep their knowledge in their heads or do not use the information to better their program. Also, use this new knowledge and training while working with each child on an individual level. This is very significant to my professional life because with operating a childcare center I have to have 12 hours of training yearly. After taking the classes I could be lazy and not use the information but the extra knowledge and training is helpful. I have learned and applied so much information that I have learned from this class to my business as well as with the children and families that I work with at my church. I applied this knowledge and it has helped.
Both of these ideals deal with gaining and using knowledge to better the program for the children and their families as well as ourselves.
2.
From NAEYC
I-1.10—To ensure that each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.
From DEC
Professional Collaboration:
We shall honor and respect the diverse backgrounds of our colleagues including such diverse
characteristics as sexual orientation, race, national origin, religious beliefs, or other affiliations.
This is very important to me because I feel that every child's culture should be respected. I like to take a month out the year and focus on the different cultures that I have in the daycare. This way every child gets a chance to be prideful of their heritage. As an early childhood educator it's my responsibility to make sure the children in my care are proud of their backgrounds. Doing this helps build a child's self-esteem.
Not only is respecting the diverse backgrounds of the children is important but also our colleagues. We have to work with them in the same setting and have to show them respect just as we would want it.
3. From NAEYC
1.11—To provide all children with experiences in a language that they know, as well as support children in maintaining the use of their home language and in learning English.
This is very significant to me because I only speak English but I feel that if I had a child in my program that spoke another language; it would not be fair to him or her to have their language pushed to the side and only heard English throughout the day. I would do everything in my power to accommodate that child or explain to the parent that another center might be better to ensure the child's language being taught. This ideal goes hand in hand with the previous one.
4. From DEC
We shall be responsible for maintaining the appropriate national, state, or other credential or
licensure requirements for the services we provide while maintaining our competence in practice
and research by ongoing participation in professional development and education activities.
Owning a childcare center this is very important. There are many requirements that must be kept up to date, although stressful at times, I've learned that these requirements are very important not only to keep my program operating but for the enhancement of the children.
1. From NAEYC
1.2—To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
1. From DEC
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and
using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to
This ideal is very significant to me because it goes beyond just obtaining knowledge but staying up with knowledge and training and then applying the information. Many times people can get knew information and just keep their knowledge in their heads or do not use the information to better their program. Also, use this new knowledge and training while working with each child on an individual level. This is very significant to my professional life because with operating a childcare center I have to have 12 hours of training yearly. After taking the classes I could be lazy and not use the information but the extra knowledge and training is helpful. I have learned and applied so much information that I have learned from this class to my business as well as with the children and families that I work with at my church. I applied this knowledge and it has helped.
Both of these ideals deal with gaining and using knowledge to better the program for the children and their families as well as ourselves.
2.
From NAEYC
I-1.10—To ensure that each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.
From DEC
Professional Collaboration:
We shall honor and respect the diverse backgrounds of our colleagues including such diverse
characteristics as sexual orientation, race, national origin, religious beliefs, or other affiliations.
This is very important to me because I feel that every child's culture should be respected. I like to take a month out the year and focus on the different cultures that I have in the daycare. This way every child gets a chance to be prideful of their heritage. As an early childhood educator it's my responsibility to make sure the children in my care are proud of their backgrounds. Doing this helps build a child's self-esteem.
Not only is respecting the diverse backgrounds of the children is important but also our colleagues. We have to work with them in the same setting and have to show them respect just as we would want it.
3. From NAEYC
1.11—To provide all children with experiences in a language that they know, as well as support children in maintaining the use of their home language and in learning English.
This is very significant to me because I only speak English but I feel that if I had a child in my program that spoke another language; it would not be fair to him or her to have their language pushed to the side and only heard English throughout the day. I would do everything in my power to accommodate that child or explain to the parent that another center might be better to ensure the child's language being taught. This ideal goes hand in hand with the previous one.
4. From DEC
We shall be responsible for maintaining the appropriate national, state, or other credential or
licensure requirements for the services we provide while maintaining our competence in practice
and research by ongoing participation in professional development and education activities.
Owning a childcare center this is very important. There are many requirements that must be kept up to date, although stressful at times, I've learned that these requirements are very important not only to keep my program operating but for the enhancement of the children.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Early Childhood Resource Section
Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices
5. Personal Additional Resources
1. Motivating Learning InYoung Children
www.nasponline.org/resources/home.../earlychildmotiv_ho.aspx -
2. Working With Children, Young People and Families: A Course Book for Foundation Degrees
3.Early Childhood News: Men in Early Childhood: Fathers and Teachers
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=400
An article discussing men in the early childhood field.
- 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://main.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
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://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
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.
- World Forum Foundation
- 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/
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 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
5. Personal Additional Resources
1. Motivating Learning InYoung Children
www.nasponline.org/resources/home.../earlychildmotiv_ho.aspx -
2. Working With Children, Young People and Families: A Course Book for Foundation Degrees
This book provide reading for anyone studying and working in the new integrated children s services. The Children s Workforce Development Strategy sets out the basic skills and knowledge needed by people whose work brings them into regular contact with children, young people and their families. Built around this Common Core of Skills and Knowledge and packed with case studies and reflective exercises, this book helps students and practitioners understand the theory behind these issues and develop strategies for embedding them within their own practice.
3.Early Childhood News: Men in Early Childhood: Fathers and Teachers
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=400
An article discussing men in the early childhood field.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Motivitonal Quotes
Parents can't afford to pay,
Teachers and providers can't afford to stay,
Help us find a better way.... Marcy Whitebook, Ph.D
We are also living at an incredible moral moment in history. Few human beings are blessed to anticipate or experience the beginning of a new century and millennium. How will we say thanks for the life, earth, nations, and children God has entrusted to our care? What legacies, principles, values, and deeds will we stand for and send to the future through our children to their children and to a spiritually confused, balkanized, and violent world desperately hungering for moral leadership and community? ... Marian Wright Edelman
Instead of playing house, I played school (teacher)... Louise Derman-Sparks
This really shows a true passion
Teachers and providers can't afford to stay,
Help us find a better way.... Marcy Whitebook, Ph.D
We are also living at an incredible moral moment in history. Few human beings are blessed to anticipate or experience the beginning of a new century and millennium. How will we say thanks for the life, earth, nations, and children God has entrusted to our care? What legacies, principles, values, and deeds will we stand for and send to the future through our children to their children and to a spiritually confused, balkanized, and violent world desperately hungering for moral leadership and community? ... Marian Wright Edelman
Instead of playing house, I played school (teacher)... Louise Derman-Sparks
This really shows a true passion
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