Congratulations, we have gain a lot of knowledge over the past eight weeks in the field of early childhood education. I appreciate the comments, support, and the advice you have giving me concerning my blogs. We have learn so much from this course, each other, and the experience that we have encounter. I hope that we will stay connected with each other throughout our career. I have really enjoyed you as a classmate, friend, and an educator in the field of early childhood education. Keep up the good work as you continue to embark on your journey at Walden University as a professional in early childhood education and do keep in touch. We are the voice for our young children and families so lets speak out and make it happen. The success is yours!
Thanks a lot,
LaKeshia S. Short
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
CODE OF ETHICS
Code of Ethics
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.
* This code of ethic is important because you must be knowledgeable of early childhood education to deliver the best quality to our young children of the future.
I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
*Knowing the child and learning what he or she is capable of will give you a better opportunity to educate the child in a way that he may comprehend the skills provided by you as a teacher.
I-1.6—To use assessment instruments and strategies that are appropriate for the children to be assessed, that are used only for the purposes for which they were designed, and that have the potential to benefit children.
*This bring me to the assessment tools we used at Head Start such as the LAP-D. It is a good assessment tool but I believe there is something more adequate to use than this tool.
I-1.7—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.
*Knowing their social, emotional, cognitive, physical skills of a child will help you to identify problems. If there are problems than you can provide additional help for the child.
III. RESPONSIVE FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICES ensure that families receive individualized, meaningful, and relevant services responsive to their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture. We are committed to enhancing the quality of children’s and families’ lives by promoting family well-being and participation in typical life activities. The early childhood special education professional will demonstrate respect for all families, taking into consideration and acknowledging diverse family structures, culture, language, values, and customs. Finally, families will be given equal voice in all decision making relative to their children. The following practice guidelines provide a framework for enhancing children’s and families’ quality of lives.
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.
* This code of ethic is important because you must be knowledgeable of early childhood education to deliver the best quality to our young children of the future.
I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
*Knowing the child and learning what he or she is capable of will give you a better opportunity to educate the child in a way that he may comprehend the skills provided by you as a teacher.
I-1.6—To use assessment instruments and strategies that are appropriate for the children to be assessed, that are used only for the purposes for which they were designed, and that have the potential to benefit children.
*This bring me to the assessment tools we used at Head Start such as the LAP-D. It is a good assessment tool but I believe there is something more adequate to use than this tool.
I-1.7—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.
*Knowing their social, emotional, cognitive, physical skills of a child will help you to identify problems. If there are problems than you can provide additional help for the child.
III. RESPONSIVE FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICES ensure that families receive individualized, meaningful, and relevant services responsive to their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture. We are committed to enhancing the quality of children’s and families’ lives by promoting family well-being and participation in typical life activities. The early childhood special education professional will demonstrate respect for all families, taking into consideration and acknowledging diverse family structures, culture, language, values, and customs. Finally, families will be given equal voice in all decision making relative to their children. The following practice guidelines provide a framework for enhancing children’s and families’ quality of lives.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Additional Resources
Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education
by Amy L. Reschly, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Collaborative problem-solving will require that parents, educators, specialists, and administrators work together to determine appropriate resources and supports as well as specific information-sharing practices that facilitate parental engagement.
http://www.rtinetwork.org/essential/family/engagingfamilies
Early child development
August 2009During early childhood, children undergo rapid growth that is highly influenced by their environment. Many challenges faced by adults, such as mental health issues, obesity, heart disease, criminality, and poor literacy and numeracy, can be traced back to early childhood.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs332/en/index.html
Early Childhood Education: Resources for Enhancing Early Development
Children’s brains develop most significantly from birth through six years of age. Use this Early Childhood Education Web Guide to find resources that can enhance young children’s social, emotional, physical and academic development.
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Education/Early-Childhood-Education.xa_1.html
by Amy L. Reschly, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Collaborative problem-solving will require that parents, educators, specialists, and administrators work together to determine appropriate resources and supports as well as specific information-sharing practices that facilitate parental engagement.
http://www.rtinetwork.org/essential/family/engagingfamilies
Early child development
August 2009During early childhood, children undergo rapid growth that is highly influenced by their environment. Many challenges faced by adults, such as mental health issues, obesity, heart disease, criminality, and poor literacy and numeracy, can be traced back to early childhood.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs332/en/index.html
Early Childhood Education: Resources for Enhancing Early Development
Children’s brains develop most significantly from birth through six years of age. Use this Early Childhood Education Web Guide to find resources that can enhance young children’s social, emotional, physical and academic development.
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Education/Early-Childhood-Education.xa_1.html
Resources for Early Childhood Education
Resources for Early Childhood
Position Statements and Influential Practices
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
Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.
Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being
Websites:
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.
Selected Early Childhood Organizations
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/
More Professional Journals Available
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
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Expert's Quote
"Children benefit most from teachers who have the skills, knowledge, and judgment to make good decisions and are given the opportunity to use them." – NAEYC, Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 (2009) - Susan Bredekamp
Passion, Motivation, and Wisdom Quote
“To make sure all children are taught in environments and in ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and to develop to their fullest.”- Louise Derman-Sparks
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Personal Childhood Web
The Five Amazing People In My Life
Lela-My Mother
A very special person in my life. My mother is like a sister to me. I tell her everything, she knows all my secrets. When I became pregnant at an early age she never gave up on me. She encouraged me to be a perfect parent and go to school. She wanted me to finish high school and go on to college. When I graduated from college she was there when I receive my degree. I made that dream come true for her. She was there when I had my first scratch, cut, or sick. My mother made sure that everything was taking care of at all times. We were like partners in the kitchen cooking holiday meals or Sunday dinner. She taught me how to cook when I was seven. Unfortunately, when I cooked my first meal by myself she was the only one that did not eat. We go shopping together, she's involve in my children life, and we are preparing Thanksgiving Dinner together.
Monroe-My Father
My father has always been in my life. My father and mother separated when I was 7 but he was there supporting me all the time. He took me to the Natchez Trace for picnics and to play tennis. He taught me how to clean squirrels and how to fish. He even taught me how to drive by age 9. He protected me through the bad days, he onced ran out the shower when I got stung by a bumblebee. He hit me in the back, it hurted real bad but he did kill the bee. I would never forget that moment because he showed me that he cared and he was there no matter what. He's still a big part in my life today. We go fishing, ball games, and he's a big part of my boys life as well. He supported my education through college and was there when I walked across the stage to receive my degree.
Ms. Howard-Teacher
She's a very special lady in my life too. She always knew how to get me smiling. She encouraged me to be the best in whatever it was I wanted to do. In school I wanted to be like others and she told me that I was too pretty of a little girl to act that way. With her support and me listen, I became a better person in the 7th grade. I join the choir with her directing, I was an honor student, and she took me to church with her all the time. She's like a member of the family. I go visit time to time and we talk and she tells me that there was no surprise with her, she always knew I would finish high school and conitnue my education.
Hilda-Aunt
My aunt is the one who always picked up the nieces and nephews on most weekends and take us to the park so we could play and have fun. She would make sandwiches, bring fruits, juice, cookies and so on for me and my cousins. While at the park we would go around and look for items that we did not know what they were. Til this day, she still cook on weekends and invite everyone over to her house for dinner. My Aunt and I tell each other stories and talk for hours each visit. She still gives me advice on life and assure me that I am doing a wonderful job with my children.
Sherry-Friend
My bestie forever. We have been friends since we both could ride bikes without training wheels. We are like sisters. Always together, and she always encourage me and keep me on the right path of my life. When I have problems or she may have a problem we always know the right thing to say to make one another feel special. We go on trips together, shopping, and going out to eat at restaurants. We live two blocks (walking distance) from each other in the same neighbrhood. She works 12 hours a day now so it's hard for us to stay in touch. Sherry only has one child to my five but through my pregnacies she was there for all the time. She even went in the deliveryroom with me at least twice or more.
Everyone influences my life because we still have an impact on each other. They still give me advice, support, and involvement as a whole. We are family and we stick together.
Lela-My Mother
A very special person in my life. My mother is like a sister to me. I tell her everything, she knows all my secrets. When I became pregnant at an early age she never gave up on me. She encouraged me to be a perfect parent and go to school. She wanted me to finish high school and go on to college. When I graduated from college she was there when I receive my degree. I made that dream come true for her. She was there when I had my first scratch, cut, or sick. My mother made sure that everything was taking care of at all times. We were like partners in the kitchen cooking holiday meals or Sunday dinner. She taught me how to cook when I was seven. Unfortunately, when I cooked my first meal by myself she was the only one that did not eat. We go shopping together, she's involve in my children life, and we are preparing Thanksgiving Dinner together.
Monroe-My Father
My father has always been in my life. My father and mother separated when I was 7 but he was there supporting me all the time. He took me to the Natchez Trace for picnics and to play tennis. He taught me how to clean squirrels and how to fish. He even taught me how to drive by age 9. He protected me through the bad days, he onced ran out the shower when I got stung by a bumblebee. He hit me in the back, it hurted real bad but he did kill the bee. I would never forget that moment because he showed me that he cared and he was there no matter what. He's still a big part in my life today. We go fishing, ball games, and he's a big part of my boys life as well. He supported my education through college and was there when I walked across the stage to receive my degree.
Ms. Howard-Teacher
She's a very special lady in my life too. She always knew how to get me smiling. She encouraged me to be the best in whatever it was I wanted to do. In school I wanted to be like others and she told me that I was too pretty of a little girl to act that way. With her support and me listen, I became a better person in the 7th grade. I join the choir with her directing, I was an honor student, and she took me to church with her all the time. She's like a member of the family. I go visit time to time and we talk and she tells me that there was no surprise with her, she always knew I would finish high school and conitnue my education.
Hilda-Aunt
My aunt is the one who always picked up the nieces and nephews on most weekends and take us to the park so we could play and have fun. She would make sandwiches, bring fruits, juice, cookies and so on for me and my cousins. While at the park we would go around and look for items that we did not know what they were. Til this day, she still cook on weekends and invite everyone over to her house for dinner. My Aunt and I tell each other stories and talk for hours each visit. She still gives me advice on life and assure me that I am doing a wonderful job with my children.
Sherry-Friend
My bestie forever. We have been friends since we both could ride bikes without training wheels. We are like sisters. Always together, and she always encourage me and keep me on the right path of my life. When I have problems or she may have a problem we always know the right thing to say to make one another feel special. We go on trips together, shopping, and going out to eat at restaurants. We live two blocks (walking distance) from each other in the same neighbrhood. She works 12 hours a day now so it's hard for us to stay in touch. Sherry only has one child to my five but through my pregnacies she was there for all the time. She even went in the deliveryroom with me at least twice or more.
Everyone influences my life because we still have an impact on each other. They still give me advice, support, and involvement as a whole. We are family and we stick together.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
The Kissing Hand
This is a perfect book for the first day of school. This is a story about a little raccoon ready to start school. He talks to his mother about his fears, fears that most children have before beginning school. His mother comes up with a pefect solution to help her little raccoon remember that she loves him and is thinking about him, even when she isn't with him. On the first day of school there are mixed emotions everywhere! Some children are excited to be at school while others have trouble transitioning from home to school. I always read the kissing hand with my students on the first day. We talk about our fears and hopes about coming to school. We discuss how our parents might feel when their children are away from them. After our story time we decide together to make a gift for the parents on the first day.
I allow each child while in the "Art Center" to draw a picture of his or her family and let each child make a handprint on construction paper. During afternoon "Circle Time" I like to have the children bring their portraits to the carpet and share at least one thing about their drawing. I give each child a small, pre-cut heart to glue in the middle of their handprint. Then, I staple each child's family portrait to the bottom of their handprint paper. During our afternoon story time we practice retelling the story. I allow the students to take their work home to give to their parent(s). The children really enjoy this story. It's like an ice breaker for the beginning of the year and it simply put the classroom at ease for the students.
This is a perfect book for the first day of school. This is a story about a little raccoon ready to start school. He talks to his mother about his fears, fears that most children have before beginning school. His mother comes up with a pefect solution to help her little raccoon remember that she loves him and is thinking about him, even when she isn't with him. On the first day of school there are mixed emotions everywhere! Some children are excited to be at school while others have trouble transitioning from home to school. I always read the kissing hand with my students on the first day. We talk about our fears and hopes about coming to school. We discuss how our parents might feel when their children are away from them. After our story time we decide together to make a gift for the parents on the first day.
I allow each child while in the "Art Center" to draw a picture of his or her family and let each child make a handprint on construction paper. During afternoon "Circle Time" I like to have the children bring their portraits to the carpet and share at least one thing about their drawing. I give each child a small, pre-cut heart to glue in the middle of their handprint. Then, I staple each child's family portrait to the bottom of their handprint paper. During our afternoon story time we practice retelling the story. I allow the students to take their work home to give to their parent(s). The children really enjoy this story. It's like an ice breaker for the beginning of the year and it simply put the classroom at ease for the students.
Children's Quote
Your children will see what you're all about by what you live rather than what you say ~ Wayne Dyer
Monday, November 7, 2011
An Awesome Learner for Education
Hello Everyone! I, LaKeshia S. Short, have been teaching in the Early Childhood Education for fifteen years, and I enjoy every moment. I have received an Associate's Degree in Arts, a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies with a concentration in Reading and Child Care, and I am presently working on my Master's of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education. It makes my day to see the smiles on my students' face when they enter the classroom. As an educator in Early Childhood Education it never gets boring. You learn new things everyday. Children are my inspiration and working with them is a special gift for me. I am very eager to learn new ideas and techniques to keep my classroom going at all time. However, a classroom that follows a daily schedule and routine will not get out of hand. Looking for greeat ideas for Early Childhood Education.
Hello Everyone! I, LaKeshia S. Short, have been teaching in the Early Childhood Education for fifteen years, and I enjoy every moment. I have received an Associate's Degree in Arts, a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies with a concentration in Reading and Child Care, and I am presently working on my Master's of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education. It makes my day to see the smiles on my students' face when they enter the classroom. As an educator in Early Childhood Education it never gets boring. You learn new things everyday. Children are my inspiration and working with them is a special gift for me. I am very eager to learn new ideas and techniques to keep my classroom going at all time. However, a classroom that follows a daily schedule and routine will not get out of hand. Looking for greeat ideas for Early Childhood Education.
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