Friday, August 14, 2015

Examining Codes of Ethics

I chose the following ideals which I think will play a significant part in my professional life.

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 learnt from this course that professionals in the early childhood field or any field for that matter keep themselves informed of all the updates of their respective field in order for them to serve others better and also lead others in this field in the right path. I wish to be like them and be a professional when I pursue my passion. I understand by being so, I can contribute so much more to this field and the children.

I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

This will definitely become the mantra in my everyday life from now on. Although I knew this before but now it has become even more clearer and left a strong impact in me. I will always remind myself to look at each and every child the way they are and not compare them or expect them to fulfill my expectations.

I-1.5—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.


My goal is to open a sensory gym or preschool one day and I vow to myself that I will ensure that my preschool will definitely be that safe and healthy place to be for children. I will ensure that the programs, facilities and staffs will be working hand in hand to help each child to grow at their own pace, be happy and most of all, be respected.  

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Additional Resouces

Resources on how to deal with Children who have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

Book
Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to support children with challenging behaviors - by Rebecca Moyes

Website
http://www.spdfoundation.net - ( Has all the information on Sensory Processing Disorder)

A reminder for myself


Course Resources Section

     Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The resources for early childhood. Baltimore: Author.

     Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices
      Part 2: Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-BeingArticle: 

          Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
  • Websites:
    • World Forum Foundation
      http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
      This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment 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/
      Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.
       Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations
       Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
      Tip: Use the Journal option under Search & Find on the library website to find journals by title.
      • 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

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Inspiring excerpts from the media segment professionals

. . . adults finding their voice as a result of doing this work. . .” – Louise Derman-Sparks, Professor Emeritus, Pacific Oak College, California.


. . . it is not all about you. You need to take your ego out to do what's best for the child.” – Renatta M. Cooper, Program Specialist, Office of Child Care, L.A. County Chief Administrative Office

Sunday, July 19, 2015