I would like to thank each and every one of you, I have learned a great deal from all of you during this course. Through the discussions, it was amazing to see the different ideas that was shared although we had the same readings, and watched the same videos,the blogs, it was wonderful to have the ability to learn about each one of you personally.
Banae,
Everytime I read one of your post or one of your blogs, I learn something new. I see things from a different view point that I wouldn't have seen if it weren't for you. Thank you so much for giving me the chance to have more of an open mind, and for having the ability to see things in a different light.
Thank you all and I wish you the best of luck through your educational career.
Chelsea
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Quote
"Our children ARE our Future"
I'm not exactly sure where this quote came from. I'm pretty sure, I found it a few years ago online when I was looking for quotes for my son's teacher.
This quote speaks to me. Adults do not realize how affected children are by our actions, and how we speak to our children. What we do will greatly effect the children now. What they learn now they will take into the future as them. The way we treat our children, they will most likey treat their children the same, what we teach our children, they will teach theirs. How we act towards others, they will do the same. Children really are our future, and I think as teachers (or inspiring teachers) and any other adult that is around children, should continually remember this.
I'm not exactly sure where this quote came from. I'm pretty sure, I found it a few years ago online when I was looking for quotes for my son's teacher.
This quote speaks to me. Adults do not realize how affected children are by our actions, and how we speak to our children. What we do will greatly effect the children now. What they learn now they will take into the future as them. The way we treat our children, they will most likey treat their children the same, what we teach our children, they will teach theirs. How we act towards others, they will do the same. Children really are our future, and I think as teachers (or inspiring teachers) and any other adult that is around children, should continually remember this.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Testing for Intelligence
I do not agree with standardized testing. I understand that there has to be a way to know where students stand with learning, what they have learned, what they need to work on and things like that. But as we discussed during this week everybody learns differently, so how is it fair that we test all students the same?
In colleges, if you have a learning disablitly there are other ways to have that student tested, why is it different in middle and high school educations?
I looked at Greece to compare the difference in education standards. I could not find any information on standardized testing, but I did find other interesting information. Education in Greece is cumpulsory for all children ages 6-15 years old. After 15 years of age education is considered formal somewhat as a university level. The article "Education in Greece" states that after 15 years the student will recieve a diploma, or a formal school-leaving certificate, or a degree. The educational system is structed as primary, secondary, and tertiary. Children may begin school as young as 2 1/2 years of age. Charges are to the state and not to the public.
All pupils are considered of equal value.
Teachers have to follow the same curriculum but the method that they use are up to the teachers. In primary grades, most of the classes are taught by the same teacher, except for English, Pys Ed and Music, which are taught by specialized teachers.
Although, some things are the same in European countries and in America, many things are different as well.
http://www.ypepth.gr/en_ec_home.htm
http://www.in2greece.com/blog/2006/12/education-in-greece.html
In colleges, if you have a learning disablitly there are other ways to have that student tested, why is it different in middle and high school educations?
I looked at Greece to compare the difference in education standards. I could not find any information on standardized testing, but I did find other interesting information. Education in Greece is cumpulsory for all children ages 6-15 years old. After 15 years of age education is considered formal somewhat as a university level. The article "Education in Greece" states that after 15 years the student will recieve a diploma, or a formal school-leaving certificate, or a degree. The educational system is structed as primary, secondary, and tertiary. Children may begin school as young as 2 1/2 years of age. Charges are to the state and not to the public.
All pupils are considered of equal value.
Teachers have to follow the same curriculum but the method that they use are up to the teachers. In primary grades, most of the classes are taught by the same teacher, except for English, Pys Ed and Music, which are taught by specialized teachers.
Although, some things are the same in European countries and in America, many things are different as well.
http://www.ypepth.gr/en_ec_home.htm
http://www.in2greece.com/blog/2006/12/education-in-greece.html
Saturday, November 27, 2010
I feel that my niece suffered from (and still does) isolation. When she was born, she has spina bifida, scoliosis, and a tethered cord. Spina bifida is a birth defect, it is when the spinal cord has a split or an opening in it, scoliosis is a condition when the spine bends either to the right or to the left. My niece's condition is severe. She's had many different surgeries to try and help this. The one she had for her scoliosis, it was necessary that she have it, if not the curve to her spine was so severe that it would end up smashing all of her insides. She has always walked different, she sometimes uses a walker, she cannot sit or stand like everybody else,among other things she has to have surgery at least once every 3 years.
Usually children who are born with spina bifida also suffer from a tether cord. The cord becomes tethered because of the surgically closing of the spine and the extra scar tissue. When dealing with a tethered cord, when a child stretches usually the spine is free to move, with this condition it is not. It can damage muscles as well as bladder and bowl problems, orthopedic problems such as loss of sensation in legs and feet. My sister actually has to buy my niece two different pairs of shoes because her feet are different sizes.
My niece has always felt different from other children. She is unable to do the things that others' can do. She can't ride a bike, she can't try outfor sports, or even go on longer walks. As much as other's try, she doesn't feel that she fits. My sister has put her in different groups. Actually, when she has her surgery, the hospital that she goes to specializes in these surgergies. There are many other kids there, that feel the same way as she. They exchange phone numbers, and emails. I think that this helps my niece a lot. Although, my sister and the rest of our family tries to understand what she is going through, we are never going to be able too. Having somebody her age, understanding most of what she is going through, helps her because they are able to share stories with each other. My niece also sings and is very big in many different types of music. She goes to a charter school and specializes in signing. I think this helps her relax her mind.
The middle eastren country and the effects the violence has on it's children.
I think my background in criminal justice is one of the reasons why I would like to find out more about this. When I was in class we would often talk about the war and the violence that is going on in middle eastren countries.
When dealing with violent acts such as war, intrusion of homes, schools and other personal places by soliders children are more likely engaged in antisocial behavior, more likely to be involved in violent acts.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
Researchers are concerned with a child's emotional and congnitive development and how violence intereferes with it.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
It can and most likely will lead to aggressive behavior. Severly traumatized children, had lower letter grades in school.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
Many children that have been subjected to severe violence feel that they are included in it and view themselves as "freedom fighters". (Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
Researchers feel that the community should provide the children with postiive and supportive settings from all levels of the community-family, peers.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
They feel that in doing so it protects the children from all the negative influence that occurs from violence and war. (Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
This is a continuing study. The researchers are unsure about how well the support settings will work. But they feel that at least it is something more positive to show the children of communities that only see war and violence.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
They feel as long as there is some kind of positive interaction, the children have the ability to see that their is another way other than violence. (Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
References:
Dubow, E., Huesmann, R. L., & Boxer, P. (2009). A Social-Cognitive-Ecological Framework for Understanding. Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review, 12(2), 113-126. Retrieved November 26, 2010, from Education Research Complete
Usually children who are born with spina bifida also suffer from a tether cord. The cord becomes tethered because of the surgically closing of the spine and the extra scar tissue. When dealing with a tethered cord, when a child stretches usually the spine is free to move, with this condition it is not. It can damage muscles as well as bladder and bowl problems, orthopedic problems such as loss of sensation in legs and feet. My sister actually has to buy my niece two different pairs of shoes because her feet are different sizes.
My niece has always felt different from other children. She is unable to do the things that others' can do. She can't ride a bike, she can't try outfor sports, or even go on longer walks. As much as other's try, she doesn't feel that she fits. My sister has put her in different groups. Actually, when she has her surgery, the hospital that she goes to specializes in these surgergies. There are many other kids there, that feel the same way as she. They exchange phone numbers, and emails. I think that this helps my niece a lot. Although, my sister and the rest of our family tries to understand what she is going through, we are never going to be able too. Having somebody her age, understanding most of what she is going through, helps her because they are able to share stories with each other. My niece also sings and is very big in many different types of music. She goes to a charter school and specializes in signing. I think this helps her relax her mind.
The middle eastren country and the effects the violence has on it's children.
I think my background in criminal justice is one of the reasons why I would like to find out more about this. When I was in class we would often talk about the war and the violence that is going on in middle eastren countries.
When dealing with violent acts such as war, intrusion of homes, schools and other personal places by soliders children are more likely engaged in antisocial behavior, more likely to be involved in violent acts.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
Researchers are concerned with a child's emotional and congnitive development and how violence intereferes with it.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
It can and most likely will lead to aggressive behavior. Severly traumatized children, had lower letter grades in school.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
Many children that have been subjected to severe violence feel that they are included in it and view themselves as "freedom fighters". (Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
Researchers feel that the community should provide the children with postiive and supportive settings from all levels of the community-family, peers.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
They feel that in doing so it protects the children from all the negative influence that occurs from violence and war. (Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
This is a continuing study. The researchers are unsure about how well the support settings will work. But they feel that at least it is something more positive to show the children of communities that only see war and violence.(Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
They feel as long as there is some kind of positive interaction, the children have the ability to see that their is another way other than violence. (Boxer, Dubow, Huesmann, 2009).
References:
Dubow, E., Huesmann, R. L., & Boxer, P. (2009). A Social-Cognitive-Ecological Framework for Understanding. Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review, 12(2), 113-126. Retrieved November 26, 2010, from Education Research Complete
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Child Development and Public Health
For this blog assignment I chose breastfeeding. This is a meaningful topic to me because, well when my son was born, I was 21, I didn't know the importance of breatstfeeding. It gives the baby nutrion that he wouldn't get otherwise. Not only is nutrion an importance but it also allows for a bonding experience between the mother and the baby. This is something that I feel I lacked with my son when he was an infant.
In many other parts of the world breastfeeding is common. Depending on the area of the country it is sometimes like the united states where, depending on the situation, it is frowned upon (like doing it in public). But in other areas, such as Africa this is a very common practice.
In the United States, breastfeeding is becoming more acceptable. A mother does not recieve "bad looks" if it is done in public, as she did in the past.
There has been much research done in breastfeeding for the baby and for the mother. Like I said before it is important for bonding and nutrion values. The mother is more likely to get the pregnancy weight off easier when she breastfeeds. I also believe (I didnot read this) that the mother will not suffer from postpartum depression if she breastfeeds.
If I could go back to when I gave birth, I definitely would have chose to breastfeed instead of bottle feed my son, at least for the first few months. I really feel that would have helped me bond with my son much easier.
In many other parts of the world breastfeeding is common. Depending on the area of the country it is sometimes like the united states where, depending on the situation, it is frowned upon (like doing it in public). But in other areas, such as Africa this is a very common practice.
In the United States, breastfeeding is becoming more acceptable. A mother does not recieve "bad looks" if it is done in public, as she did in the past.
There has been much research done in breastfeeding for the baby and for the mother. Like I said before it is important for bonding and nutrion values. The mother is more likely to get the pregnancy weight off easier when she breastfeeds. I also believe (I didnot read this) that the mother will not suffer from postpartum depression if she breastfeeds.
If I could go back to when I gave birth, I definitely would have chose to breastfeed instead of bottle feed my son, at least for the first few months. I really feel that would have helped me bond with my son much easier.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Birthing Experience
I actually did not find out that I was pregnant with my son, until I was about 5 months pregnant. I was 21 years old, and I was very scared. I wasn't so much afraid of becoming a mother, I was afraid of the fact that I partied a lot when I was pregnant before I found out.
There wasn't much I could do by the time I found out, I was going to keep him either way, so I did not do the tests to determine anything.
I went to the hospital at 3:30 in the morning. I had him at 3:39 pm the following day. I had all back labor. I was 9 days late compared to my due date. I did have the the epidural, before that I tried demerol, but that did not help the pain at all. It just made me loopy. After the epidural I was so relaxed that they gave me Pitocin to help me have contractions again.
In between the contractions, I played "gameboy". I probably had the easiest pregnancy and delivery. I did not get sick once during pregnancy and I didn't start showing until I was about 7 months. I even wore the same size clothes until about that time.
Although, somehow during my pregnancy I ended up gaining 50 pounds. I now have a very intelligent fully healthy 8 year old son, and I thank God every day for allowing me to have a healthy son, despite the things I did before I knew I was pregant.
There wasn't much I could do by the time I found out, I was going to keep him either way, so I did not do the tests to determine anything.
I went to the hospital at 3:30 in the morning. I had him at 3:39 pm the following day. I had all back labor. I was 9 days late compared to my due date. I did have the the epidural, before that I tried demerol, but that did not help the pain at all. It just made me loopy. After the epidural I was so relaxed that they gave me Pitocin to help me have contractions again.
In between the contractions, I played "gameboy". I probably had the easiest pregnancy and delivery. I did not get sick once during pregnancy and I didn't start showing until I was about 7 months. I even wore the same size clothes until about that time.
Although, somehow during my pregnancy I ended up gaining 50 pounds. I now have a very intelligent fully healthy 8 year old son, and I thank God every day for allowing me to have a healthy son, despite the things I did before I knew I was pregant.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thank you!
The two blogs that I posted on most were Ellen’s and Banae’s. I enjoyed reading everyone’s posts. I learned a lot through all of them. I felt that we connected a lot through our blogs, both professionally and personally.
Ellen’s and Banae’s were the ones that I went to most. I’m not sure why. I felt I learned a lot through Ellen’s blogs, she’s a teacher, reaching her goals as continuing her education. I respect that a lot. I felt she put many lessons in her posts. From being a teacher continuing her education, to actually being a student.
Banae’s blogs, I felt were very touching. She wrote them from personal experience, and I was able to tell how much passion she had through her writings. I enjoyed reading them as well as responding to them.
I loved reading everyone’s blog posts. I enjoyed getting to know everyone in the class through the blogs and the discussion posts. I learned many different ways of thinking through others’. It is nice getting new ideas from those who are more educated in the field than I am. Not only from the ones’ who are more educated in the early childhood field but, everyone has different ideas. It’s nice having the ability to share them with each other. I really enjoyed the blog assignments.
I wish everyone the best of luck as they continue their education. :)
Ellen’s and Banae’s were the ones that I went to most. I’m not sure why. I felt I learned a lot through Ellen’s blogs, she’s a teacher, reaching her goals as continuing her education. I respect that a lot. I felt she put many lessons in her posts. From being a teacher continuing her education, to actually being a student.
Banae’s blogs, I felt were very touching. She wrote them from personal experience, and I was able to tell how much passion she had through her writings. I enjoyed reading them as well as responding to them.
I loved reading everyone’s blog posts. I enjoyed getting to know everyone in the class through the blogs and the discussion posts. I learned many different ways of thinking through others’. It is nice getting new ideas from those who are more educated in the field than I am. Not only from the ones’ who are more educated in the early childhood field but, everyone has different ideas. It’s nice having the ability to share them with each other. I really enjoyed the blog assignments.
I wish everyone the best of luck as they continue their education. :)
Sunday, October 24, 2010
week 7 Code of Ethics
I-1.4—To appreciate the vulnerability of children and
their dependence on adults.
This one is important to me because children are so vulnerable, they depend on adults for everything. For the way they learn, how they act, their sense of importance. EVERYTHING. The way adults act towards children, will show throughout the child's life even through adulthood.
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.
When being a teacher, or becoming a teacher, it is important to maintain current. Children learn in different ways, and it is up to the teacher to understand the different ways.
Reference:Article: NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
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.
Keeping a healthy and safe setting for children is a huge importance when being a teacher. A child has to feel safe, and have an understanding that they are respected, even if only in the classroom
their dependence on adults.
This one is important to me because children are so vulnerable, they depend on adults for everything. For the way they learn, how they act, their sense of importance. EVERYTHING. The way adults act towards children, will show throughout the child's life even through adulthood.
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.
When being a teacher, or becoming a teacher, it is important to maintain current. Children learn in different ways, and it is up to the teacher to understand the different ways.
Reference:Article: NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
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.
Keeping a healthy and safe setting for children is a huge importance when being a teacher. A child has to feel safe, and have an understanding that they are respected, even if only in the classroom
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Other Resources
I just found this link
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=6160
I think I have many resources I can go too. I have many friends that are teachers, as well as obvioiusly going to school for education. But the one that I find most useful to me right now, is speaking with teachers at my son's school or his friends parents, or just other parents either in the school or in my community. I think it's very important to talk with other parents to find out what they think is the most important to an educational setting, what their children are having problems with, or what they do not care for about their children's teachers.
http://www.quotegarden.com/teachers.html- I acutally found this link when I was looking for quotes for my son's teacher last year.
Thanks Chelsea
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=6160
I think I have many resources I can go too. I have many friends that are teachers, as well as obvioiusly going to school for education. But the one that I find most useful to me right now, is speaking with teachers at my son's school or his friends parents, or just other parents either in the school or in my community. I think it's very important to talk with other parents to find out what they think is the most important to an educational setting, what their children are having problems with, or what they do not care for about their children's teachers.
http://www.quotegarden.com/teachers.html- I acutally found this link when I was looking for quotes for my son's teacher last year.
Thanks Chelsea
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
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
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Quotes
Quotes
“I studied my children, and they taught me how to teach them.”
-Dr. Maria Montessori
“I hate the waste” (When speaking about the negative influences of having more prestige because of skin color or socioeconomics class).
Louise Derman- Professor Emeritus, Pacific Oaks College, CA
Another qoute that I found on a sign driving down the road was:
"It's easier to raise kids than to rebuild adults"
“I studied my children, and they taught me how to teach them.”
-Dr. Maria Montessori
“I hate the waste” (When speaking about the negative influences of having more prestige because of skin color or socioeconomics class).
Louise Derman- Professor Emeritus, Pacific Oaks College, CA
Another qoute that I found on a sign driving down the road was:
"It's easier to raise kids than to rebuild adults"
Saturday, September 25, 2010
My Childhood Web
It took me a while to think about the important people in my life when I was younger. I don't remember much of my childhood, for whatever reason.
My parents played a huge role in my life. Mainly, my step-father. He has been in my life since I was 18 months old. He worked swing shifts, raised six girls, and still made time to show us that we were and still are important to him. He would wake me up in the morning for school with breakfast made, my lunch packed, and took me to school. When he wasn't home when I go home from school (because of work) he made sure that he spent time with me when he did get home. He helped me with homework, and did things with me, like go skating, or to the park. He wasn't one of those parents that sat there and watched me play, he actually skated, and played on the jungle gym with me. My dad was my best friend when I was younger, he still is my best friend to this day. I know that no matter what kind of situation I get in, he will be there to listen and give me advice.
My sister Jenna, also made a huge impact on me when I was younger. She never gave up on anything. I wanted to be just like her. She is seven years older than me. But when her and her friends would go to the mall, or where ever, she always took me. I was never to young to go. As I got older, she was the one I talked to about anything that I was going through. Whether it was school related, friends, life in general. She is a wonderful person.
My Aunt Barb was wonderful, she passed away from cancer when I was about seven. But on the weekends, she came to our house, to spend time with her nieces, we used to bake Christmas cookies every year, many times they wouldn't turn out right, but it was always fun to try.
My fourth grade teacher, is one of the reasons why I chose to go into the education field. She made learning so fun. She was creative about it. This is when I started to actually love reading. We sang songs to remember the states, the capitals, the presidents and also the vice presidents. We always did something (if it were a play, or had a lunch or whatever) for any of the holidays, to show why that was an important day. She never gave up on her students.
Children will always remember how much time an adult puts into them, and it does matter. The little things in life are sometimes the most important. Just spending time with a child and showing them they are important is what matters in the long run.
My parents played a huge role in my life. Mainly, my step-father. He has been in my life since I was 18 months old. He worked swing shifts, raised six girls, and still made time to show us that we were and still are important to him. He would wake me up in the morning for school with breakfast made, my lunch packed, and took me to school. When he wasn't home when I go home from school (because of work) he made sure that he spent time with me when he did get home. He helped me with homework, and did things with me, like go skating, or to the park. He wasn't one of those parents that sat there and watched me play, he actually skated, and played on the jungle gym with me. My dad was my best friend when I was younger, he still is my best friend to this day. I know that no matter what kind of situation I get in, he will be there to listen and give me advice.
My sister Jenna, also made a huge impact on me when I was younger. She never gave up on anything. I wanted to be just like her. She is seven years older than me. But when her and her friends would go to the mall, or where ever, she always took me. I was never to young to go. As I got older, she was the one I talked to about anything that I was going through. Whether it was school related, friends, life in general. She is a wonderful person.
My Aunt Barb was wonderful, she passed away from cancer when I was about seven. But on the weekends, she came to our house, to spend time with her nieces, we used to bake Christmas cookies every year, many times they wouldn't turn out right, but it was always fun to try.
My fourth grade teacher, is one of the reasons why I chose to go into the education field. She made learning so fun. She was creative about it. This is when I started to actually love reading. We sang songs to remember the states, the capitals, the presidents and also the vice presidents. We always did something (if it were a play, or had a lunch or whatever) for any of the holidays, to show why that was an important day. She never gave up on her students.
Children will always remember how much time an adult puts into them, and it does matter. The little things in life are sometimes the most important. Just spending time with a child and showing them they are important is what matters in the long run.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
The Desire to Teach
I have changed my mind so much in what I wanted to do with my life. When I was younger and in highschool, I thought I wanted to be a teacher, seeing how much my teachers inspired me to do more with my life. Showing me that their is always a way to do whatever I want to do. But then, I thought I changed my mind. But again, time and time again, I came back to wanting to work with children.
Learning is so important. Education is the key to everything. If a person does not have an education, they dont havr much of anything.. (I don't mean to offend anybody).
Teaching is no longer an option for me, it's something that I want to do, that I feel I need to do.
Learning is so important. Education is the key to everything. If a person does not have an education, they dont havr much of anything.. (I don't mean to offend anybody).
Teaching is no longer an option for me, it's something that I want to do, that I feel I need to do.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Quote
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” I'm not sure who the author is on this one.
This quote is inspirational to me. As parents, teachers, adults, it is our job to teach children about life, but in reality the child, allows us remember what life really is about. Life is simple, it shouldn't take much to make a person smile. Although, as we mature, we should not take the innocence out of life. It's pure, and simple, we should have the ability to see that when we look at children.
My son, doesn't judge people, at all, not the way they look, talk, dress. All he wants is somebody to play with. When I see this, it makes me think, about how easily it is for an adult to pass judgement on somebody before they get to know them. Many kids, don't. I think as adults we can learn so much from children, as long as we slow down and pay attention.
Thanks
Chelsea
This quote is inspirational to me. As parents, teachers, adults, it is our job to teach children about life, but in reality the child, allows us remember what life really is about. Life is simple, it shouldn't take much to make a person smile. Although, as we mature, we should not take the innocence out of life. It's pure, and simple, we should have the ability to see that when we look at children.
My son, doesn't judge people, at all, not the way they look, talk, dress. All he wants is somebody to play with. When I see this, it makes me think, about how easily it is for an adult to pass judgement on somebody before they get to know them. Many kids, don't. I think as adults we can learn so much from children, as long as we slow down and pay attention.
Thanks
Chelsea
Favorite Children's Book
My favorite children's book is called "I Love You So" by Marianne Richmond. I love this book, because it is everything that I wanted to say to my son. It's about the unconditional love a parent has for their child, even when the child isn't acting in the manner that he or she should be. The illustrations are colorful, which when my son was younger he liked. My son is eight years old, and every once in awhile, he still has me read it to him.
Another book that I like is "Stelluna", by Janell Cannon. My son absouletly loves this book. It teaches children, how different people can be or look, but still manage to have a things in common and build a friendship. I think especially these days, for younger children, to learn that on lesson in life.
Thanks
Chelsea
Another book that I like is "Stelluna", by Janell Cannon. My son absouletly loves this book. It teaches children, how different people can be or look, but still manage to have a things in common and build a friendship. I think especially these days, for younger children, to learn that on lesson in life.
Thanks
Chelsea
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
so confused.
I am not sure if I am doing this right. I hope I am. This isn't the first time I am using a blog, but the other's, I never really got into it. Good luck to all, and I will have something more interesting in the future :)
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