D.E.C.
Professional Development and Preparation
4.
We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the
practice of evidence and ethically based services.
This is important to me for several reason some are
personal and some professional. I have many “little friends” in the community as
well as family that will be entering into school and I would like to see that
they are getting the best of the best to instruct them in the pursuit of
knowledge. This is also important me professional for the simple reason that if
the new and upcoming teachers know and understanding how to teach young
children then it would make my job easy and to also I am able to see the field
of early childhood education with new eyes.
N.A.E.Y.C.
I-1.3
To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each
child.
This is so important in the field of early childhood
education. I see young children coming into my classroom each year with scared
little faces because they are leaving their home environment that they are so accustomed
to that it breaks my little heart. I remember each new school year as to how my
daughter was in her first year of school. I try to react the way in which I did
then. I have the come into classroom given love and leaving with love. Which
means they get a hug from Mrs. Elaine to start each day and to end each day.
This is my way to let them know that I love them and I tell them each you are
special and you are smart, and there is only one of you and they can do
anything they want to if you try your best.
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.
Each day in class we run though the “Good Morning. How
are you today?” song. I can often see if a child is feel good or bad that day.
The children are allow to say whatever they want. Some say a super hero some
will say how they feel. We often talk about the way people are different and
how people are the same. In our morning large group we talk about anything they
want to. When we have a child that comes into our class and has a disabilities I
will often team them up with someone as a “buddy”. However it usual works out
that everyone is everyone’s “buddy”. By showing love to each child they learn
to show love to everyone.
Hi Elaine it's me again (lol),
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say I too, picked the I-1.3 from the NAEYC code of ethics where it specifies the importance of recognizing and respecting the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child. To this day, I still have some of my kids who struggles with the drop-off in the mornings. That feeling of being separated from their parents does scare them at times. I always take the initiative to nurture the child and show them that I care so that they can build that trust and comfort with me and also so their parents will not be late heading to work. Some mornings, it is still a struggle but majority of the mornings when I remind the students of the fun and eventful day they will have ahead of them along with their other friends, they are okay and willing to cooperate.
I like the comment you made about learning from new teachers. Sometimes when you are in the early childhood education field for awhile teaching the same curriculum you can get into a rut. Getting a unique perspective from a new teacher can be refreshing. As a seasoned professional you cannot allow yourself to feel that you have arrived and have all the answers. You have to teach new teachers but also be teachable yourself. I for one am always looking for new and exciting ways to teach the children in class. I tend to find ideas all over the place. I can spend hours looking for a new angle to teach a particular theme or subject and that is part of the excitement for me. Once I have that I am ready to teach my children in a new way.
ReplyDeleteI like the comment you made about learning from new teachers. Sometimes when you are in the early childhood education field for awhile teaching the same curriculum you can get into a rut. Getting a unique perspective from a new teacher can be refreshing. As a seasoned professional you cannot allow yourself to feel that you have arrived and have all the answers. You have to teach new teachers but also be teachable yourself. I for one am always looking for new and exciting ways to teach the children in class. I tend to find ideas all over the place. I can spend hours looking for a new angle to teach a particular theme or subject and that is part of the excitement for me. Once I have that I am ready to teach my children in a new way.
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ReplyDeleteI love the comment you spoke about 1-1.3 from the NAEYC code of ethics where it specifies the different qualities in each child. I worked with older students and I still have a few that are attached to their parents, for example I had a student started school a month before school out and her mom cried because she had to leave the child. I felt so bad for the mom because the child was non-verbal and it was hard to let go. The other school where the child came from the mother stay with child until 12:30. The next day I spoke to the mom and told her everything going to be alright, I encourage the mom she can stay for 30 minutes. I want the mom to trust us with her child, so every day the mom drop the child off and no more tears. I was so pleased that the parents believe in us and now her daughter love coming to school and the parents can see the different in their child.
Elaine,
ReplyDeleteI think it is so wonderful that you greet each child with a hug everyday. I have been trying to decide what I plan on doing with my munchkins come August. I have seen that hugs are a great way to make the child feel comfortable in their new environment, and I have also seen where some children might prefer a high five instead so that they do not feel overwhelmed. Whatever I may choose, I think it is important to do something, just as you said, it provides them with the knowledge that they are cared for and loved. I do not have children so I have not personally felt the heartbreak of dropping my child off at school for the first time, but I can understand how difficult it must be which is why I think it is so important to not only recognize the student, but the parent as well. There was quite a bit in the different Ethics we read this week that talked about how families must be included to ensure that everyone has an understanding and the resources to help the child succeed. I believe by acknowledging and perhaps even comforting the parent, along with the child, we can show them that their child is important to us and we care about them. We must be able to make both parties feel comfortable in order for the maximum amount of support to begin.
Great post,
Emily
I love how you give a hug and let them know the classroom is an inviting community for them . It is their classroom and if they feel they are loved for and cared about it is a transition to help them know we love them and its ok to leave their caregiver. Each morning I try to find one thing say about the child when they come in the classroom.Even if there is nothing new I say oh I love those shoes or your hair clothing something . It makes them feel I love them and the parents love it knowing we care so much about their child.I have started the bump with the knuckles for the children who do not want a hug to show them I am here for them.Your blog shows how much you care for children and you are a great professional to have in the field.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog this week. I particularly loved your hear your examples. The ethic that stood out to me most was your second pick about every child is unique. I think it is awesome that you said that for your student each class begins and ends with a hug. This gave me a little relief because as a relatively new mom, I have anxiety about my children starting school. My daughter has been with family for the past three years of her life and I am concerned at how her first day of school may go. It eases my heart a little to know that there are teachers like you around.
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