Saturday, December 22, 2012

A Note of Thank you and Support


v  Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music. ~William Stafford

v  Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. ~Neil Postman,
 
 

 
 
















 
v  “[Kids] don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”  By Jim Henson,

 
 
 


  v  “Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.” By Jane Yolen

 
 
 
 
 
 
v  “Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them.” - Dr. Seuss
 

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Meaningful Core Values and Ideals


 Naeyc Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

 

My goal is to help children and families in the early childhood field. I selected some core values and ideals that I believe will be an asset to my professional career as an early childhood educator. I will appreciate and recognize the children achievements and their families support to the early childhood field. In fact I will put the core values and ideals into practice at my childcare center as well.

Core values
 

v  Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle

v  Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family

v  Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues

v  Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect

Ideals

 
v  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.

v  To use assessment information to understand and support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to identify children who may need additional services.

v  To be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

v  To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

v  To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

v  To provide the community with high-quality early childhood care and education programs and services.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Course Resources- Foundations: Early Childhood


Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices

Part 2: Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being


Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week's Application assignment.

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations


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

Additional resources
Brostrom, S. (2012), Children’s participation in research, international journal of Early Years Education, 20 (3) 257-269
Reed, Michael (2012), Policy issues in the early years. International Journal of Early Years Education, 20 (2), 212-213
Strickland, D. and Riley-Ayers, S. (2006) Early Literacy: Policy and Practice in the Preschool Years. National Institute for Early Education Research
Simpson, D, (2010), Becoming profeeional? Exploring Early Years Professional Status and its implications for workforce reform in England. Journal of Early Childhood Research 8(3) 269-281
 Shaw, E., MEd and Goode, S., MLS, PT (2005) Policy Issues and Intervention Strategies for Young Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs or Alcohol: Selected Resources. National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Clearinghouse on Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education,