The issues that dominant the topics of discussion in my
personal professional world seemed to be centered around training and special
needs/ challenging behavior training. Having
the right tools in your teacher’s tool belt inside the classroom is essential
for program success. By looking at
classrooms specific needs and training staff to handle those challenges can be
the key to quality care, excellence in educators and professional
reputation. When a program is able to
manage and support developmentally appropriate practices that build confidence
and respect of families is when the field we are so passionate about becomes a
career not a job. In the program I
currently operate requirements potential, continuous and annual training is
required. Our program assists with tuition
assistance and annual specialized training. Conscious Discipline, Touch points
and valued KIT trainings.
I can only hope that I can contribute to the
military families and the early childhood education community. My goals of
providing the best quality care available to sevicemen and women is something I
hold very close to my heart. Giving back
to community that has given so much to my own family. I know as I face the challenges and political
hurdles I can continue to push the childcare profession in the military
community to unexpected levels. I would
like to somehow start a literacy program that allows children to bring age
appropriate books home and build relationships around families learning to love
to read together.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Seeking additional Acessibility Resources
As I have been monitoring the Childcare Exchange website and
receiving the e- newsletter, I was lucky enough to stumble upon an article retrievable
from the exchange article resource tab.
The organization published an article about the challenges early
childhood education worldwide. In class I
have be primarily focusing on my local community and the challenges with
equity, and accessibility. It was eye opening to see that early childhood
education is not solely an American issue.
You always think that other established countries have an advantage over
our countries education system; however the article reveals that worldwide the
early education is a struggle and declining in high quality accessible care. The early year education is not an isolated
concern in just your local neighborhood but unbelievably effect the world’s
population of children.
References
Exchange Everyday. (2012). Retrieved from www.childcareexchange.com/eed/
Thursday, October 4, 2012
All the Lanuages of Children
I recently listened to the pod cast
from the world Forum that shared Sharon Lyons work with the Italian education
system. Lyons was able to observe new
and progressive insight on how children use and view their learning environments.
Lyons was so impressed by the Italian education system's demonstration of, “100
Languages of Children,” that she worked to bring the demonstration back to the U.S. Lyons
then created the Innovative teacher project that challenged educators to create
a learning environment that would be progressive in it presentation and
captivating for educators of all backgrounds. This project invited teacher to
view children’s learning from many alternative perspectives (Lyons, 2011) .
As educators it’s our role to
always seek to understand how children learn, process, and adapt to the
environments around them. By understanding
how a children learn we can also meet the each child where they are
educationally. Educators of children in
group settings such as child development centers must create an environment
that is equally adaptable for each child to be successful.
References
References
Lyons, S. (2011, 210). World Forum Radio. (M.
Kalinowski, Interviewer)
Sunday, September 30, 2012
What specific section(s) or
information seemed particularly relevant to your current professional
development?
Which ideas/statements/resources, either on the website or in an e-newsletter, did you find controversial or made you think about an issue in new ways?
I got an e-newsletter a few days ago that really stirred up interest and curiosity. The article claims that research has been recently completed regarding how much screen time a small developing child should have and the consequences of its exposure. It made me think what little training as educators we really have on the subject matter and what a significant impact it could have on our children’s development. The research is actually claiming that the face time is actually rewiring the developing child’s brain that is unhealthy and will potentially create over stimulation and frustration.
What information does the website or the e-newsletter contain that adds to your understanding of how economists, neuroscientists, or politicians support the early childhood field?
It adds on how political affiliate that is pushing for more stringent television ratings and internet access is keeping with the standards of education that we need for our early learners.
What other new insights about
issues and trends in the early childhood field did you gain from exploring the
website or e-newsletter?
The other interesting
fact is that researcher are trying to link screen time, game boys, Xbox, Ipads,
smart phones, laptop use, and TV viewing that is not age appropriate to
children who have ADHD. The inability to
focus or concentrate, frustration and aggression are huge educational hurdles
when children are face with a traditional classroom setting.
Which ideas/statements/resources, either on the website or in an e-newsletter, did you find controversial or made you think about an issue in new ways?
I got an e-newsletter a few days ago that really stirred up interest and curiosity. The article claims that research has been recently completed regarding how much screen time a small developing child should have and the consequences of its exposure. It made me think what little training as educators we really have on the subject matter and what a significant impact it could have on our children’s development. The research is actually claiming that the face time is actually rewiring the developing child’s brain that is unhealthy and will potentially create over stimulation and frustration.
What information does the website or the e-newsletter contain that adds to your understanding of how economists, neuroscientists, or politicians support the early childhood field?
It adds on how political affiliate that is pushing for more stringent television ratings and internet access is keeping with the standards of education that we need for our early learners.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Is China’s focusing just on Nuke’s?
China is faced with the same poverty issues as western civilization.
15 to 31, million people are believed to suffer in poverty
stricken conditions.
The western part of the county is still going through
economic growth and transition and way less developed and tends to have a
higher percentage of poverty stricken citizens
China has a Minimum Living Standards (dibao) system has been developed
since 1997 and by 2002 covered 23 per cent of poor urban households. Though
this is the main form of social relief in urban China, there are concerns that
the amounts allocated are too small to meet people's basic needs for food,
clothing shelter, health and education.
It
is clear that military wise that China focuses its resources to ensure that
they are feared and represents as a Communist Economic powerhouse. Focusing on the big picture, aside from
eastern economic strengthen the department of social affairs has concerns of poverty
the same as the U.S.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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"Motivation is not cheerleading. It's not about imploring the team to perform at a high level but inspiring them to do so," observes Tracey Ballas in her book, Targeted Leadership: Building a Team That Hits the Mark. "Motivation requires the leader's engagement, focus, and commitment. One of the best ways to motivate your team -- and the absolute cheapest way -- is to be visible and active in the workplace. People don't want their leaders behind some desk or locked in an office. Being out and interacting with your team, seeing what they see, dealing with what they deal with, being part of the day's performance means a lot to most people.
"This stems from a leadership principle that reminds leaders that they should not make their absence from the workplace a reward for good performance. The philosophy runs counter to some perceptions that say, 'The less I see of my boss the better.' Adhering to that negative approach is demotivating. Good leaders are inspiring. They help their team. They put to use their experience and ideas so their team can excel. You want good leaders around -- they are motivating just by being there."
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September 12, 2012
We do no great things, only small things with great love.
-Mother Teresa
-Mother Teresa
"This stems from a leadership principle that reminds leaders that they should not make their absence from the workplace a reward for good performance. The philosophy runs counter to some perceptions that say, 'The less I see of my boss the better.' Adhering to that negative approach is demotivating. Good leaders are inspiring. They help their team. They put to use their experience and ideas so their team can excel. You want good leaders around -- they are motivating just by being there."
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Dear Sir or Madame,
My name is Haley Johnson. I am currently a graduate student at Walden University studying Early Childhood Education. I am interested in establishing international professional contacts in my field of study. I would like to try to learn as much as possible about your work, the state of the early childhood field in your country, your concerns, as well as your hopes and dreams for Early Childhood Education. Please consider extending an inside look into your country and your organization.
An email correspondence will be greatly appreciated.
An Educating Hopeful,
Haley L. Johnson
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