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 is meaningful to me because I believe it is crucial to stay informed with your profession. Especially when one is in a profession such as Early Childhood Education, you need to stay informed. Changes happen very often and it is extremely important as an administrator or a teacher to stay “in the loop”. Missing out on one important topic could result in a major consequence, such as losing your job.
I-1.4—To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults.
A child at an early age is dependent on adults because adults are the figure they look up to. Children at an early stage are sensitive and as adult figures, we need to appreciate their vulnerability. Each day I experience children’s sensitivity. At times, it is hard for me to understand why a child feels so upset. Instead of getting angry at the child, I try to comfort the child and have them explain to me the situation. I think on their level and what it was like when we were their age. It is important to remember we were all there.
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.
It is essential as a teacher and/or administrator to make sure the needs of each child are met within the classroom. Every child learns differently so it is important for the teacher to realize this and make accommodations to each of the students.
An even bigger consequence to not staying up to par on policies, procedures, and new avenues of education would be the child suffers. Our jobs are important for our well being, I just don't think any of us are in it to get rich though :)
ReplyDeleteChildren are so vulnerable; I promote with staff that the vulnerability is easily transferred into moldable beings. They're human sponges and are looking to us as adults and leaders to show them the proper way, instead of learning faults from others.
Thanks for sharing your views!
Hi Kaytlin,
ReplyDeleteI do too think stay informed is crucial, because people change and this field is all about people. Besides losing a job, if we don’t update ourselves through education and training, we would be marking in a non-positive way the children’s life, and they don’t have to pay the price of our ignorance.
Hi Kaitlyn,
ReplyDeleteI like that you included I-1.8 about supporting the rights of all student.
In a developmental day school we care for primarily children with special needs. I have three typical developing students in my class. I try to run it so that if you walked into my class you could not tell the difference except of course the obvious disabilities (physical and it is hard to hide the children with major disabilities).
Kaitlyn,
ReplyDeleteI like I-1.8 supporting the rights of all students. Before working with Head Start I worked in a Special Education classroom and these students do learn but like all children on different levels. I now have a student with Autism and we have to make accomodations with his daily schedule.
Kaitlyn,
ReplyDeleteI too agree we should all stay informed due to new research that impacts our children and families. As administrators it is important that we realize in order to move forward and gain knowledge continuing education and training is key.
I really like the I-1.4—To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults. It is such a great responsibility to care and educate such young children. This ideal is a reminder just how much children need us and how important it is to be good examples and help them any way we can.
ReplyDeleteKaitlyn, it has been a pleasure taking this class with you and thank you for sharing your desires of wanting to lead a center one day! I am sure you will be well prepared after your hands on experience and taking these classes. One thing I have valued in my journey to today is taking those experiences, learning from them, and ensuring the frustrations I had along the path are easier for those coming through now. Your quote you posted weeks ago “I am not here to save the world; I am looking to make a difference” is special because at times in a leadership role (teacher or director) we focus on saving everyone when in reality we can’t possibly save everyone if we focus on making a difference in the lives we are able to touch and reach then we’re doing our part. Keep it up!
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