It is difficult to select three ideals when it comes to working with young children but there were three that stood out to me.
NAEYC
I-1.1—To be familiar with the knowledge base of early
childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education
and training.
I have always
believed that keeping up to date and informed on the newest things in education
is important for any educator. Education changes so rapidly that if we don’t
keep updated, we quickly get behind. It increases my knowledge and enlightens
my experience when I take time to stay informed. Also keeping myself updated
will help me in my leadership and advocacy roles because I will be more knowledgeable
in the early childhood care and education.
I-1.8—To support the right of each child to play and learn in
an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with and without
disabilities.
Whenever I hear the word 'play' I become an advocate automatically. I know and have seen the value of play and how it aids in learning. Meeting the needs of ALL our children is always important and if we take a valuable resource away such as play, are we really meeting their needs? This ideal stirs my passion for being an advocate for those who have no voice and I will continue to fight the fight for play while learning and for all with or without disabilities.
DEC
1.
We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for
the
unique value and human potential of each child.
unique value and human potential of each child.
Respecting each child as an individual it so important for their learning. Every child is different and learns differently and we cannot expect them to fit in the same box. This is another are that I become an advocate for children. My passion comes forward when I talk about potential and value. It is an area that I will always be an advocate for and a leader. I have presented at conferences where I have spoke on this issue and it is definitely my passion.
