Leslie: Thank you for your encouraging words and your feedback on my posts. I wish you all the best as you continue this journey of early childhood studies. Please keep your eye on that grandson of yours. I don't even know him and he sounds like a joy so I know you love him dearly. I said it once and I will say it again, "He's a trooper just like his Granny!"
Jamila: Thank you for your support and your advice. I wish you the best as you continue to run your own day care and make a difference in someone's life everyday. That has to feel good. I am looking forward to doing the same thing one day soon.
Terrance: Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I wish you the best as you continue to work and learn more about the field of early childhood studies. Continue to let your light shine at the work place and keep working on giving your son more love. He sounds like smart little boy. I know you will do everything you can to make sure he becomes successful in life. He has a great example to look at everyday!
God bless you all!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics
I-1.2
To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
These particular ideals caught my attention because they state EXACTLY what I want my employees and I to do when I open my own daycare. I couldn't have said it better myself. These are the ideals I want to incorporate into my professional life when that time comes. I tried to practice these same ideals when I worked at Starfish Family Services. Just because I wasn't the CEO didn't mean that I couldn't exercise these same ideals in my professional life at that time. They are relevant in all cases...
DEC
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and of those with whom we work.
That is it right there. I am sooooo big on integrity, truthfulness and honesty, especially when it comes to my babies. I do not play with that. I have worked in a few places where those things did not take place. All the "big people" cared about was getting the biggest paycheck possible. They did not have the children NOR THE ORGANIZATION/CORPORATION'S best interest at heart. And they would lie in order to get certain positions or bonuses (yes I am calling them out!). So with that being said, I do not plan to do that just so I can reap all the benefits. I truly believe we are being watched by God and I believe that if I do everything right in my organization with integrity, truthfulness and honesty, then He will bless me AND MY ORGANIZATION a great deal. That is from the heart...
http://www.dec-sped.org/uploads/docs/about_dec/position_concept_papers/Code%20of%20Ethics_updated_Aug2009.pdf
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
NAEYC
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.
To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.
To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.
These particular ideals caught my attention because they state EXACTLY what I want my employees and I to do when I open my own daycare. I couldn't have said it better myself. These are the ideals I want to incorporate into my professional life when that time comes. I tried to practice these same ideals when I worked at Starfish Family Services. Just because I wasn't the CEO didn't mean that I couldn't exercise these same ideals in my professional life at that time. They are relevant in all cases...
DEC
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and of those with whom we work.
That is it right there. I am sooooo big on integrity, truthfulness and honesty, especially when it comes to my babies. I do not play with that. I have worked in a few places where those things did not take place. All the "big people" cared about was getting the biggest paycheck possible. They did not have the children NOR THE ORGANIZATION/CORPORATION'S best interest at heart. And they would lie in order to get certain positions or bonuses (yes I am calling them out!). So with that being said, I do not plan to do that just so I can reap all the benefits. I truly believe we are being watched by God and I believe that if I do everything right in my organization with integrity, truthfulness and honesty, then He will bless me AND MY ORGANIZATION a great deal. That is from the heart...
http://www.dec-sped.org/uploads/docs/about_dec/position_concept_papers/Code%20of%20Ethics_updated_Aug2009.pdf
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Resources
- Video Program: “The Resources for Early Childhood”
Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted 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/72033/CRS-CW-5804955/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://main.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
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.
- 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://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
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.
- 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/ - The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/
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
Earlychildhood NEWS (2007). An Environment That Positively Impacts Young Children. Retrieved October 8, 2011, from http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=334 Earlychildhood NEWS (2007). Helping Young Listeners Become Successful Readers: Babies And Toddlers. Retrieved October 8, 2011, from http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=395 Earlychildhood NEWS (2007). "Why Can't They Just Behave?" And Other Silly Questions Parents Ask. Retrieved October 8, 2011, from http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=497
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