A quote that I love to use is:
"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”
Dr. Haim Ginott
I love this quote because it describes how children pick up everything they hear and see. I know that children learn most by what they see on television, radio and in their home environment. This quote should be shared with other because it describes how cautious parents and adults should be when talking around curious children.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Assessments
I feel that assessemts have good and bad objectives. I definately believe that assessemnts are needed to report what a child knows and doesnt know. I feel that children should be looked at holistically because a person can truly see the whole child and everything skill that a child has been able to master.
The items that I feel a child should be measured on should be social skills, cognitive skills as well as fine and gross motor skills. I think it is important to see how children interact in the classroom as well as with other children.
After researching France, I learned that children in France have a ridgid curriculum that teaches the facts and basic skkills. Children are not given many tests that rate how much they actullay know. Tests are given from 3rd grade though high school which takes away many pressures that occur in the final year of high school. One important thing to know is that in France there is no formal test that is given to move children to the next level of thier education. This decision is solely based on the child's parents and teachers.
I feel that the United States should take on some of the educaitonal ideals from France. I feel that this would take the pressures away from teachers and students to do well and perform well on national exams.
References:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/our-children-tested-to-destruction-779790.html
The items that I feel a child should be measured on should be social skills, cognitive skills as well as fine and gross motor skills. I think it is important to see how children interact in the classroom as well as with other children.
After researching France, I learned that children in France have a ridgid curriculum that teaches the facts and basic skkills. Children are not given many tests that rate how much they actullay know. Tests are given from 3rd grade though high school which takes away many pressures that occur in the final year of high school. One important thing to know is that in France there is no formal test that is given to move children to the next level of thier education. This decision is solely based on the child's parents and teachers.
I feel that the United States should take on some of the educaitonal ideals from France. I feel that this would take the pressures away from teachers and students to do well and perform well on national exams.
References:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/our-children-tested-to-destruction-779790.html
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Consequences of Stress on Children’s Development
When I look at the topics listed in the assignment I think back to the time where I worked as an Assistant Center Director, in a private preschool. I had a child in my class and her family had major violence issues. Often times she would come to school half dressed in the wintertime. She often had bruises and marks all over her body. The mother would come in the center with glasses coverings her eyes and turtlenecks covering her body. The director often met with the mother to see if the family had issues at home that needed to be resolved. The mother would often say that she was okay and she did need any help with the issues at home. On one occasion the child came to school and we needed to contact the DFACS due the fact that the child had so many bruised and marks on her body, she could hardly sit or lay on the bed. We contacted DFACS and the office contacted the family immediately. After that day we never heard from the family or the child again. I was told later that the family moved out of state.
When I researched the information on other countries, I found a many articles and information about the ways that countries deal with family violence. I feel that every country has its own way of handling things however in Nigeria, conflict between families is handled very different. I learned that violence in this country is very common and often times not reported. The types of abuse that I read about varied from verbal abuse, sexual abuse, forced marriages and even incest and female genital cutting. These issues not only affect the family however, it effects the children in the these families. I feel that more effort should be put into helping families in need of change and assistance with families in need of help.
When I researched the information on other countries, I found a many articles and information about the ways that countries deal with family violence. I feel that every country has its own way of handling things however in Nigeria, conflict between families is handled very different. I learned that violence in this country is very common and often times not reported. The types of abuse that I read about varied from verbal abuse, sexual abuse, forced marriages and even incest and female genital cutting. These issues not only affect the family however, it effects the children in the these families. I feel that more effort should be put into helping families in need of change and assistance with families in need of help.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Healthy Helpful Hints to keep children physically fit.
I feel that good nutrition is a very important part of a child’s life. It is important for a child to Good nutrition aids with the growth and physical development of a child. It also helps to ensure that children have a healthy and productive life. According to Robertson adequate nutrition during childhood is necessary to maintain overall health and to provide for growth (Robertson, 2007).
Children of different ages require good nutrition and eating habits because each age group requires different nutrients to help the body develop properly and grow. Infants are required to drink enriched milk for meals. The milk that infants’ drink provides all the essential nutrients required for infant to develop into health babies. Feeding babies sugary, sweet juices and other liquids not given by pediatrician can be permanently damaging to a young babies life. Similarly, Roberts states that the growth and development of an infant is directly related to nutrition (Roberts, 2007). It is also important for older infants to be introduced to solid foods at the right time. This is important because introduction to solid foods to early can make the infant have food allergies or intolerances.
Toddlers need foods from each food group to ensure that the child is healthy. Some toddlers may challenge the adult by not eating certain foods. It is important to introduce the toddler to a variety of foods. Introducing these foods will make it easier to develop a variety of foods that the child will be familiarize with and likely to eat more of. Toddlers need to be introduced to finger foods slowly. Food jags are just one type of picky eating that toddlers may display (Tessmer, 2004).
During the preschool age children have become more verbal and aware of the types of foods that the child likes to eat. At this age good nutritional eating habits are important because food fuels the brain and give it the energy to function properly. Children may see different types of foods on television and they may want the foods just because they look fun on television. These foods may not be healthy for the children at all. Children at this age are easily influenced by television advertisings of foods that are poor nutritional choices (Hinden et al., 2004).
Adults should actively help children develop healthy eating habits because they can help educate children to understand the importance of healthy eating habits. Adults can help educate the children to understand the consequences of bad eating habits. This can give children the opportunity to learn about the proper ways to keep themselves healthy as children and even continue into adulthood. The ways that I believe that adults can help develop healthy eating habits in children are positive role modeling, educating and constant supervision.
Cooking can be a fun learning experience for children and adults. This can be an educational time as well as family time that is spent with adults and children. Invite children into the kitchen to prepare the food that they will be eating. This is a great strategy to get children into the habit of eating healthy foods that they helped prepare. Another strategy is to eat as a family with the children. This is a great strategy to get children to eat the same foods as the adults. If the adults model good healthy food habits this will hopefully rub off on the child.
In many counties around the world, children are still suffering from malnutrition. For example, in India it is known that it has the largest world-feeding program in the world hunger and malnutrition is still the greatest cause of death in this country. The program has many resources yet it fails to reach most of the children that are most in need of food.
I feel that it is my duty to inform the world about these challenges. As an educator living in the United States I will try to inform the parents that I work with about the importance of education and nutrition. I have also provided three easy fruit recipes that the adult and children can create together. Each of these recipes has fruit items from the food pyramid that helps children fully develop. Each recipe has a high nutritional value that is provided by the variety of fruits that are used. Each recipe is loaded with Vitamin C, calcium, folic acid/ vitamin B9 and fiber. These recipes create a healthy snack for the children and parents to create together.
1. FRUIT POPCICLES: Ice tray Pop cycle sticks One can of your child's favorite fruit Open the can of fruit and take the juice from the can of fruit and add it to the ice tray. Use a Popsicles stick or tooth pick and stick it in the juice and freeze.
2. BANANA SMOOTHIE
Make up your own variations using other fruits and juices.1 small frozen banana, cut into chunks1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt1/4 cup orange juicePut all ingredients into the blender and whirl until smooth. These arefairly thick. Add more liquid if you want them thinner. Makes 2 servings,each having 125 calories, 213 mg calcium, 10 mg vitamin C, 7 grams protein,and 160 mg sodium.See Simple Snacks for Kids for reference
3. Festive Fruit Salad Serves: 8
1 16-ounce can pineapple tidbits or chunks
1 pint strawberries
2 ripe peaches or nectarines
2 ripe kiwifruit
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
¼ cup orange juice
1. Open canned pineapple and drain juice; pour fruit into large mixing bowl.
2. Rinse and dry the peaches, kiwi and strawberries.
3. Cut green stems off strawberries, then cut each strawberry into slices.
4. Cut the peach in half; twist the pit until it comes out.
5. Cut peach halves into slices. Cut slices into smaller pieces, if desired.
6. Cut kiwi into coins, then cut each coin in half.
7. Add strawberries, peaches and kiwi to pineapple; stir to mix fruit.
8. Gently stir in blueberries and raspberries.
9. Pour orange juice over mixed fruit.
10. Refrigerate until ready to serve
References:
Hinden, T., Contento,I., & Gussow, J. (2004). A media literature nutrition education curriculum for Head Start parents about the effects of television advertising on their children’s food request.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 104(2), 192-198.
Robertson, C. (2007). Safety, Nutrition, & Health in Early Education. Thomson Delamar Learning. New YorkTessmer, K. (2004)
Food jags. Discovery Channel. Retrieved October 9, 2010, from http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article
Children of different ages require good nutrition and eating habits because each age group requires different nutrients to help the body develop properly and grow. Infants are required to drink enriched milk for meals. The milk that infants’ drink provides all the essential nutrients required for infant to develop into health babies. Feeding babies sugary, sweet juices and other liquids not given by pediatrician can be permanently damaging to a young babies life. Similarly, Roberts states that the growth and development of an infant is directly related to nutrition (Roberts, 2007). It is also important for older infants to be introduced to solid foods at the right time. This is important because introduction to solid foods to early can make the infant have food allergies or intolerances.
Toddlers need foods from each food group to ensure that the child is healthy. Some toddlers may challenge the adult by not eating certain foods. It is important to introduce the toddler to a variety of foods. Introducing these foods will make it easier to develop a variety of foods that the child will be familiarize with and likely to eat more of. Toddlers need to be introduced to finger foods slowly. Food jags are just one type of picky eating that toddlers may display (Tessmer, 2004).
During the preschool age children have become more verbal and aware of the types of foods that the child likes to eat. At this age good nutritional eating habits are important because food fuels the brain and give it the energy to function properly. Children may see different types of foods on television and they may want the foods just because they look fun on television. These foods may not be healthy for the children at all. Children at this age are easily influenced by television advertisings of foods that are poor nutritional choices (Hinden et al., 2004).
Adults should actively help children develop healthy eating habits because they can help educate children to understand the importance of healthy eating habits. Adults can help educate the children to understand the consequences of bad eating habits. This can give children the opportunity to learn about the proper ways to keep themselves healthy as children and even continue into adulthood. The ways that I believe that adults can help develop healthy eating habits in children are positive role modeling, educating and constant supervision.
Cooking can be a fun learning experience for children and adults. This can be an educational time as well as family time that is spent with adults and children. Invite children into the kitchen to prepare the food that they will be eating. This is a great strategy to get children into the habit of eating healthy foods that they helped prepare. Another strategy is to eat as a family with the children. This is a great strategy to get children to eat the same foods as the adults. If the adults model good healthy food habits this will hopefully rub off on the child.
In many counties around the world, children are still suffering from malnutrition. For example, in India it is known that it has the largest world-feeding program in the world hunger and malnutrition is still the greatest cause of death in this country. The program has many resources yet it fails to reach most of the children that are most in need of food.
I feel that it is my duty to inform the world about these challenges. As an educator living in the United States I will try to inform the parents that I work with about the importance of education and nutrition. I have also provided three easy fruit recipes that the adult and children can create together. Each of these recipes has fruit items from the food pyramid that helps children fully develop. Each recipe has a high nutritional value that is provided by the variety of fruits that are used. Each recipe is loaded with Vitamin C, calcium, folic acid/ vitamin B9 and fiber. These recipes create a healthy snack for the children and parents to create together.
1. FRUIT POPCICLES: Ice tray Pop cycle sticks One can of your child's favorite fruit Open the can of fruit and take the juice from the can of fruit and add it to the ice tray. Use a Popsicles stick or tooth pick and stick it in the juice and freeze.
2. BANANA SMOOTHIE
Make up your own variations using other fruits and juices.1 small frozen banana, cut into chunks1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt1/4 cup orange juicePut all ingredients into the blender and whirl until smooth. These arefairly thick. Add more liquid if you want them thinner. Makes 2 servings,each having 125 calories, 213 mg calcium, 10 mg vitamin C, 7 grams protein,and 160 mg sodium.See Simple Snacks for Kids for reference
3. Festive Fruit Salad Serves: 8
1 16-ounce can pineapple tidbits or chunks
1 pint strawberries
2 ripe peaches or nectarines
2 ripe kiwifruit
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
¼ cup orange juice
1. Open canned pineapple and drain juice; pour fruit into large mixing bowl.
2. Rinse and dry the peaches, kiwi and strawberries.
3. Cut green stems off strawberries, then cut each strawberry into slices.
4. Cut the peach in half; twist the pit until it comes out.
5. Cut peach halves into slices. Cut slices into smaller pieces, if desired.
6. Cut kiwi into coins, then cut each coin in half.
7. Add strawberries, peaches and kiwi to pineapple; stir to mix fruit.
8. Gently stir in blueberries and raspberries.
9. Pour orange juice over mixed fruit.
10. Refrigerate until ready to serve
References:
Hinden, T., Contento,I., & Gussow, J. (2004). A media literature nutrition education curriculum for Head Start parents about the effects of television advertising on their children’s food request.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 104(2), 192-198.
Robertson, C. (2007). Safety, Nutrition, & Health in Early Education. Thomson Delamar Learning. New YorkTessmer, K. (2004)
Food jags. Discovery Channel. Retrieved October 9, 2010, from http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Childbirth and my Life!
A person birthing experience that I can remember was the birth of my son, Devin. He was born November 4, 1998 at 11:40 pm. He was 5 lbs 14 ounces. I will never forget the long journey that it took to get him here. The entire pregnancy was a great one. Fortunately, I was able to eat mostly everything that I saw but, salmon. I also remember daily that another item that I did not like was nature’s own hot African oil. I am reminded daily when I smell these items that I cannot tolerate these items due to my pregnancy.
Even though I was not able to eat or smell these items I loved being pregnant and what I loved even more was the ideal that I had a healthy baby boy. After my son was born, he had to spend two days in an incubator due to the fact that he had jondus; a skin disease that affects the skin’s and eye color. Once he was released we took the voyage home. I thought everything was perfect until my home nurse came to visit two days after we got home. She asked me how I was feeling and I told her fine except I was seeing spots. Once the nurse heard that she immediately sent me to the hospital where I had to stay for an entire week. What was more disturbing was the fact that my new baby couldn’t stay with me. So for six days my family had to care for a week old baby. This was a very stressful time for my family but they stood beside me and helped me through this situation.
I believe that nurturing and loving support given by my family help my child become secure and safe within him. My son had the opportunity to share his love and feelings with his relatives daily. I believe that this experience helped him to develop socially. These social skills are ones that I feel will help him cope with lives challenges and issues.
I researched childbirth in the county of Beijing. As described in the reading, every child birth is different in terms of the delivery. Babies are delivered in the same method as the United States. Mothers are asked to select a birth plan method. After this a mother has to select a physican. I learned that mothers can medical professionals may give more support to new mothers, as this support make the new mothers more confident of themselves and theier new relationship.
Even though I was not able to eat or smell these items I loved being pregnant and what I loved even more was the ideal that I had a healthy baby boy. After my son was born, he had to spend two days in an incubator due to the fact that he had jondus; a skin disease that affects the skin’s and eye color. Once he was released we took the voyage home. I thought everything was perfect until my home nurse came to visit two days after we got home. She asked me how I was feeling and I told her fine except I was seeing spots. Once the nurse heard that she immediately sent me to the hospital where I had to stay for an entire week. What was more disturbing was the fact that my new baby couldn’t stay with me. So for six days my family had to care for a week old baby. This was a very stressful time for my family but they stood beside me and helped me through this situation.
I believe that nurturing and loving support given by my family help my child become secure and safe within him. My son had the opportunity to share his love and feelings with his relatives daily. I believe that this experience helped him to develop socially. These social skills are ones that I feel will help him cope with lives challenges and issues.
I researched childbirth in the county of Beijing. As described in the reading, every child birth is different in terms of the delivery. Babies are delivered in the same method as the United States. Mothers are asked to select a birth plan method. After this a mother has to select a physican. I learned that mothers can medical professionals may give more support to new mothers, as this support make the new mothers more confident of themselves and theier new relationship.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Important Ideals from NAEYC code of conduct and statement fo commitment.
The three important ideals from NAEYC's code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment are:
1. To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities and potential of each child.
I feel that recognizing children's unique qualities and abilities will help children understand and accept their own individual special qualities.
2. To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.
Creating and maintain a safe environment is key to providing children with a stable learning environment.
3. To advocate for and ensure that all children,including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful.
This point is very important because I feel that all children need to be successful. Proving children with the tools that are in place for the children is key to their journey. In this journey children should be able to get a fair opportunity to express themselves free with out judgement or criticism.
1. To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities and potential of each child.
I feel that recognizing children's unique qualities and abilities will help children understand and accept their own individual special qualities.
2. To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.
Creating and maintain a safe environment is key to providing children with a stable learning environment.
3. To advocate for and ensure that all children,including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful.
This point is very important because I feel that all children need to be successful. Proving children with the tools that are in place for the children is key to their journey. In this journey children should be able to get a fair opportunity to express themselves free with out judgement or criticism.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Course Resources
Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices
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://www.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/~images/pdfs/snapshots/snap33.pdf
Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
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.
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://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
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.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
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.
Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week’s Application assignment.
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/pages/page.asp?page_id=22807
The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/
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
My Resources
Blenkin, G. M. and Kelly, A.V. (eds) (1987) Early childhood Education: A Develpmental Curriculum. London: Paul Chapman
Smidt, S. 2006. The Developing Child in the 21 st Centure: A global perspective on child development. London and New York
National Black Child Development
http://nbcdi.org/
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://www.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/~images/pdfs/snapshots/snap33.pdf
Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
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.
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://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
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.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
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.
Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week’s Application assignment.
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/pages/page.asp?page_id=22807
The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/
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
My Resources
Blenkin, G. M. and Kelly, A.V. (eds) (1987) Early childhood Education: A Develpmental Curriculum. London: Paul Chapman
Smidt, S. 2006. The Developing Child in the 21 st Centure: A global perspective on child development. London and New York
National Black Child Development
http://nbcdi.org/
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Inspirational Quotes and Excerpts
Jean Piaget
"The principal goal of education in the schools should be creating me and women who are capable of doing new things, not simple repeating what other generations have done."
"Scientific thought, then is not momentary, its not a static instance; it is a process."
Maria Montessori Quotes:
" The greatest sign of success for a teacher....is to be able to say. " The children are not working as if I did not exist."
" The teacher must derive not only the capacity, but the desire, to observe natural phenomena. The teacher must understand and feel her position of observer the activity must lie in the phenomenon."
"The principal goal of education in the schools should be creating me and women who are capable of doing new things, not simple repeating what other generations have done."
"Scientific thought, then is not momentary, its not a static instance; it is a process."
Maria Montessori Quotes:
" The greatest sign of success for a teacher....is to be able to say. " The children are not working as if I did not exist."
" The teacher must derive not only the capacity, but the desire, to observe natural phenomena. The teacher must understand and feel her position of observer the activity must lie in the phenomenon."
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Personal Childhood Web
I have a very supportive group of family and friends. I feel that it is important to surround myself with people that are positive, loving and supportive. These families and friends assist me with my day to day activities and life.
The five people who are most supportive to me are my mom, dad, grandmother, preschool teacher and my friend, Alice. These special people all help in different ways, but I am the common factor.
My mom is my rock and best friend. She has always been there for me for obvious reasons, including helping me mature from a child to a woman. Any questions or concerns that I may have, she will anwser to the best of her ability. My mom provided me with the skills to be responsible and honest. She never lets me down and she always make me feel special when she cooks dinner for me daily. She always influenced me to fight for what I believed in as well as never back down to anyone unless you know that they are 100% correct.
My dad is the only real man in my life. He has always been there for me, no matter what. I love him and I know that he will be there for me through thick and thin. Any time I need any assistance with my car or a repair needed on my house, I call him. Even with two children,he makes both of his daughters feel happy and special by the daily hugs and kisses that are given upon arrival. He is very handy and willing to helop me any time I need assistance. As a child my father taught me how to ride a two wheel bike.I will never forget the time and effeort that her put into making this process easier. My dad provided me with the tool of preseverance. He always told me to try and try again.
My grandmother, Mrs. Walker was the perfect person in my eyes. She was respected and admired by all of her children and friends. She was a leader that understood the importance of being respectful and honest to my self and others. My grandmother provided me the skills to be honest and respectful to all people. I admire her for that and I feel that she is still a glimmer in my memory that affects me today. I still use her methods to teach and influence my son now as he goes through manhood.
My first preschool teacher, Mrs. Kelly, provided me with the tools to understand and learn more about the field of educaiton. She lead me through the steps needed to be successful in any career that I felt I needed to persue. As a young child, she would allow me to imitate the role of a teacher. I also had the oppportunity to observe and learn more from her. She still continues to influence me and make me feel special by her kind words and many positive powerful memories. These memories help me to teach the children in my classroom.
The last person that I feel affected me when I was young was my friend, Alice. She provided me with the tools to share and love. I admire her for taking the time to work with me through thick and thin. I still use the same ideals and games when working with the children in my classroom. I feel that no matter your age, it is still plenty of opportunities to love and have fun doing it also.
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