Three ideals contained in the NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics that are meaningful to me are:
1. Respect and support families in their task of nurturing children.
2. Recognize how personal values, opinions, and biases can affect professional judgment.
3. Serve as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in community and society.
These three ideals are significant to me professional life in a huge way because I agree with them all. I firmly believe in respect for each individual that you work with whether a client or a co-worker. Being treated with respect and dignity is important to these individuals because many of them are already going through hardship. This also builds rapport and trust. There is a huge culture diversity that you have to respect each individual, and you have to be sensitive to each family’s values. Personal judgments can interfere with the service that you provide the client as well as their family. Serving as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in community and society is a very rewarding career. Being able to help individuals through their problems and being able to see the difference that you have made and how far they have come.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Course Resources
"This Week's Resources"
NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/59896/CRS-CW-5089855/educ6005_readings/naeyc_dap_position_statement.pdf
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/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/
http://kidinc.org/
http://vccs.net/
- 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-usnc.org/
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. - 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-usnc.org/
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
http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/
http://kidinc.org/
http://vccs.net/
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Inspiring Quotes
"A lot of people are waiting for Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi to come back - but they are gone. We are it. It is up to us. It is up to you."
"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much."
By: Mariam Wright Edelman
"As I grew up I think I wanted to continue to be a teacher because I had a built in passion that it was important to make a real contribution in the world and to fix all the injustices that existed in the world, and I wanted to do that through teaching."
By: Louise Derman Sparks
"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much."
By: Mariam Wright Edelman
"As I grew up I think I wanted to continue to be a teacher because I had a built in passion that it was important to make a real contribution in the world and to fix all the injustices that existed in the world, and I wanted to do that through teaching."
By: Louise Derman Sparks
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Personal Childhood Web
I dedicate my Personal Childhood Web to several people who nurtured and cared about me the most when I was a child. My childhood was good for the most part. I have seveal great memories of my childhood. I was taught alot of different things that I still practice today and try to instill into those around me such as independence, respect, love, laughter, self confidence, tenderheartedness, compassion, empathy, and honor.
The first individual that I would like to mention is my father. He was a very positive figure throughout my childhood as well as some of my adulthood. Unfortunately he passed away on March 23, 2006. His name was Tyrone. He was actually my Stepfather. He and my mother got married when I was just 3 years old. He was the only father that I knew, and he never treated me like I was not his biological daughter. He supported me in everything I did in school such as helping me with my homework, teaching me how to play the drums when I was in high school and it had become an interest of mine. My most fond memories of him are the way he would always hug me and say to me even during my adulthood "You're a good girl Nini (he called me Nini short for my middle name Melanie). "Daddy loves you!" That always made me fell better no matter what mood I was in at the time.It also made me feel loved and protected. It taught me to be tenderhearted toward others and to always let the ones that you love know that you love them.
My aunt Phyllis was a very influential person in my life as well. Everytime my parents went to her and my uncle Paul's house, all of the kids would gather around and all of the adults would hang out in the backyard or in the livingroom and play cards or listen to music and dance. My aunt Phyllis and I would always make treats and popcorn for us kids and she loved to kiss me on my forehead and say "How is my beautiful niece today?" She is a wonderful person. She taught me to think highly of myself, but think of myself as higher than others. She also instilled a strong sense of independence in me.
My mom taught me how to cook. Every holiday she and I would get up at about 5am and I would start the deserts while she started the rest of the dinner. She loved to stick her finger in my cake mix and sometimes put some on my nose and laugh. She is the reason that I am a good cook today.
My little brother (believe it or not) who is 9 years younger than me, especially inspired my love for children. I had to take him everywhere I went as a child, and I actually enjoyed it. He was a great kid (at times :) and he was the cutest little thing. He and I are the closest today out of all of us siblings. H e is a proud father of three boys! I am so proud of who he has grown up to be. He always comes to me for advice and he keeps me on my toes.
My grandpa was also a positive role model in my childhood. He spoiled me rotten. Everywhere he went, he made sure that I was right by his side. He passed away when I was about 7 years old, so I don't have very memories of him. I do remember that strong sense of love from him though.
These are the individuals who have made me the individual that I am today. I am grateful for each of them, and I know that my life has been a success in many areas due to the morals and senseof responsibility they instilled in me.
The first individual that I would like to mention is my father. He was a very positive figure throughout my childhood as well as some of my adulthood. Unfortunately he passed away on March 23, 2006. His name was Tyrone. He was actually my Stepfather. He and my mother got married when I was just 3 years old. He was the only father that I knew, and he never treated me like I was not his biological daughter. He supported me in everything I did in school such as helping me with my homework, teaching me how to play the drums when I was in high school and it had become an interest of mine. My most fond memories of him are the way he would always hug me and say to me even during my adulthood "You're a good girl Nini (he called me Nini short for my middle name Melanie). "Daddy loves you!" That always made me fell better no matter what mood I was in at the time.It also made me feel loved and protected. It taught me to be tenderhearted toward others and to always let the ones that you love know that you love them.
My aunt Phyllis was a very influential person in my life as well. Everytime my parents went to her and my uncle Paul's house, all of the kids would gather around and all of the adults would hang out in the backyard or in the livingroom and play cards or listen to music and dance. My aunt Phyllis and I would always make treats and popcorn for us kids and she loved to kiss me on my forehead and say "How is my beautiful niece today?" She is a wonderful person. She taught me to think highly of myself, but think of myself as higher than others. She also instilled a strong sense of independence in me.
My mom taught me how to cook. Every holiday she and I would get up at about 5am and I would start the deserts while she started the rest of the dinner. She loved to stick her finger in my cake mix and sometimes put some on my nose and laugh. She is the reason that I am a good cook today.
My little brother (believe it or not) who is 9 years younger than me, especially inspired my love for children. I had to take him everywhere I went as a child, and I actually enjoyed it. He was a great kid (at times :) and he was the cutest little thing. He and I are the closest today out of all of us siblings. H e is a proud father of three boys! I am so proud of who he has grown up to be. He always comes to me for advice and he keeps me on my toes.
My grandpa was also a positive role model in my childhood. He spoiled me rotten. Everywhere he went, he made sure that I was right by his side. He passed away when I was about 7 years old, so I don't have very memories of him. I do remember that strong sense of love from him though.
These are the individuals who have made me the individual that I am today. I am grateful for each of them, and I know that my life has been a success in many areas due to the morals and senseof responsibility they instilled in me.
Friday, May 13, 2011
New Chapter in my life
I recently graduated on February 27, 2011 with my Bachelor's in Science in Human Services from Walden University. I have loved children since I myself was a child. At first, I wanted to become a Neonatal Nurse. As many times as I have changed mt career choice throughout my life, it has always been surrounded around helping children. That is what fuels my passion for the early childhood field. I specifically plan on working in the Child Advocacy field. I am currently volunteering with the Guardian ad Litem program in Gastonia, NC. It is a non-profit organization which advocates on the bahalf of abused and neglected children who have been placed in the foster care system. The strength of some of these children is what keeps me wanting to be here for them.
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