Saturday, April 21, 2012

Thank You........

I would like to take this time and space to thank everyone in group 1. I've learned so much from your insightful postings.  I hope that after this class ends we can continue to feed off one another and continue our postings.  Good luck to all in your future endeavors.

Vanessa :)

Saturday, April 14, 2012

PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS:

In this week's resources we were introduced to codes of ethics in the early childhood field from NAEYC article: Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment and the article from  The Division for Early Childhood (2000, August) : Cod of Ethics.

3 Ideals that were meaningful to me and why were:

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 feel to be of greater assistance to  others in the early childhood field is to be knowledgeable about the field by continuing my education, by taking training courses to update my skills and to stay current with the laws and information concerning early childhood.

I-1.9 To advocate for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful.  I want to be that voice for the voiceless,  to represent those who otherwise won't have representation in meetings with those who make the laws and who make a difference in the early childhood field.

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 contribution.  Children need to be in an environment where they feel safe and cared for . I believe whenchildren feel safe and loved they can flourish and dream as big as the sky and can also achieve those dreams with the right learning environment.

Also, this week we complete an assessment titled " Assessing Your Professional Development", in this assessment we were given insight into where we are , we are heading , and where we would like to be professionally. This assessment will now become my "go to" sheet to assist me in guiding me to what skills I need in other to become the early childhood professional that I need to be to assist children in becoming what they want to be.