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.
I think inclusion is great because it helps prepare the children for the real world of working around other people who are unique and special. Learning this early can help children accept the differences among each other.
ReplyDeleteWonderful comments to the codes of ethics. Teachers that continue their education and training have the ability to educate the children to what their potential is. Continuing education teachers continue to grow, learn and develop themselves. Respecting children as their own person, helps the children respect the teachers and what they are teaching them.
ReplyDeleteDenise,
ReplyDeleteYou are sooo right, it is very difficult to settle on just two.
I do agree that all professionals need to stay abreast of the newest research and make use of the resources they possess.
I believe in the value of play also because it is very important to our children's success.
The last one you posted is very similar to one of the NAEYC one I posted on my blog. It is important to respect children and incorporate them in decision making concerning their well-being.
Annie P.
I agree with your comment about how all children are different and we cannot expect them to all fit in the same box. It is important for educators to understand this fact early on so that they can understand the learning potential of each child and work with them on their level.
ReplyDeleteColleague Denise:
ReplyDeleteTo stay current is so important to the early childhood field.No one wants to shrink in knowledge especially when educating young minds.We have to see in our children now what they are today and envision what they will become tomorrow. If we do not stay current in our field we will not have enough to give them for their future.
Denise,
ReplyDeleteI am glad my decision to obtain a master's degree gave me the opportunity to meet you. I appreciate your dedication to our field and am grateful for the opportunity to grow with and from you. Continue to speak for the voiceless so we can accomplish our goal of healthy developing children here and around the world.
Annie P.