Education professionals must uphold certain standards in the early childhood field. These standards are outlined by the NAEYC and DEC Code of Ethics. Here are three that are significant to me:
1. We shall use individually appropriate assessment strategies including multiple sources of information such as observations, interviews with significant caregivers, formal and informal assessments to determine children's learning styles, strengths, and challenges.
Significance: Students need to be approached and taught as individuals. It's important that teachers use strategies that are appropriate for each child according to learning styles and abilities.
2. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.
Significance: Taking on the responsibility of lead teacher can be extremely overwhelming for educators new to the field. The best way to overcome that feeling is by forming relationships with those individuals who have experience. By sharing ideas and lessons learned from previous experiences, the new teacher can gain insight from his/her mentor on how to lead a classroom effectively.
3. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and families to enhance their quality of lives.
Significance: Every child can learn. Because of this, we must make sure they are placed in the best conditions for the learning process to take place. Education professionals must also support families so that they can further the child's learning at home.
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ReplyDeleteKrista,
ReplyDeleteKrista,
I am a firm believer that all children can learn. All children deserve not only a quality program to be a part of but also teachers that are willing to work with their learning styles to help them learn. Each child has his or her own way of learning, and we must make sure that we work with the child to help them develop.
Rhonda
Krista,
ReplyDeleteI agree, assessment is essential for meeting the children where they are in terms of our teaching practices. In my Head Start program, my staff often share their frustration in not having enough time to assess the children on a daily basis. As the Administrator , I can understand the difficulty of making it all work with everything they do in the 4 1/2 hours the children attend, but I require them to make the time. It is so important.
Judi
Krista,
ReplyDeleteGiving informal and formal assessments is what is best for students. I find myself changing my formal assessments at times due to a few students not performing to their potential on informal assessments. The informal assessments serve as a form to show if they are ready for the formal. I had a wonderful mentor my first year of teaching. I couldn’t imagine not having her when I first entered into the field. Mentors assist in many ways. Then again, my mentor learned a lot from me and she this continues to happen. Thank you for your insight!
Arica
Krista,
ReplyDeleteAs our course comes to an end, I wanted to thank you for all that you shared with our group through your thoughtful blog posts and the contributions you made to our discussions. I especially enjoyed reading your personal web. I felt like I really got to know you as I read about your family and your unique situation growing up. I appreciated the feedback you provided me in your responses to my blog and discussions. I honestly didn't think an online learning community could provide such a sense of connection. As we continue you on this journey toward our MSECS, I hope our paths cross again.
Judi
Krista,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for all of your insightfulness during this course. I have really enjoyed reading your blog and learning more about you. You gave me wonderful feedback and helped me to think deeper. The advice you gave me during week one was wonderful and helped me to make great decisions regarding my work with young children.
Thank you,
Rhonda