What insights have you gained about research from taking this course?

Research is an evolving process
Research is never done rather it is ongoing
Research requires the efforts of all who are involved

 
In what ways have your ideas about the nature of doing research changed?
Research requires you do be impartial despite ones own beliefs. Research will change as we change. Research is multi dimensional.
What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research in early It childhood did you learn?
It is important to check your sources it is important to keep and open mind it is important to understand that there will be constant updates to how to approach a study.
What were some of the challenges you encountered—and in what ways did you meet them?

What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?





Being a professional in the field requires a great deal of patience. When we as professional’s are patient we are able to reach no limits what we seek or need to learn and or understand within the field.

Exploring International topics in Africa was the topic on hand- The  Question explored lookedat the societal responsability that is being held- It is immportant as in africa or in mexico in collectevistics family cultures everyone work together to support the child.

Web link -www.ecdvu.org/ssa/index.php

This weeks Blog Asked for us to focus on new insights we have gained- There is much support in the efforts of growing an supporting underdeveloped countries within the African Region.

What topic would you choose?

Having power to influence minds of young children is a very important ability. Had I had the chance to conduct any type of study I would conduct a longitudinal study on Race relations and perceptions that are created in homes for children ages 5-10 in Asian homes and African American Homes- Latino Homes and White Homes to get a true

Insight in terms of how is race relation’s taught at and early age. What are the positive and the negative components in relation to how race perception is taught?

What can you imagine the positive contribution(s) would be?

I would imagine the positive contributions would to racial perceptions and understand. Having the ability to have an honest perspective offered to see what truly occurs or unfolds in a home along the line of race is key. When people have the understanding along these line from an early age to what is unfolding or occurring in the home the home we can begin and  to help create a dialogue – programs and interventions to help improve race relations within our education communities to spread to the greater good..

Week 2

Topic Simulation- Working Moms and School Success

I am a product of a working mother. I have friends who parents stayed home. Is there a correlation that mothers who stay home  hold a better impact on their youth?

I look forward to researching the valid information which is out there. It will require me to explore some different directions in referencing how to see if moms who's tay home versers mothers who work are the children more successful in academics and career exploration.

Any advice for anyone prior to me starting the research or personal stories? Look forward to hearing back

Week 8

Professional and personal development

The standards of Practice Across the Globe Vary

Professional Need to devise a method to be able to be inter connected so professional may reach out an support on another is key.

The needs of children on a fundamental level are universal. It does not see color –gender or class.

International Goal

Devise an annual conference to people can come together and collaborate with one another

Week 7

Thank You Everyone to my class mates

What issues regarding quality and early childhood professionals are being discussed where you live and work?

It is important that equal access remains in place. When families emerge from different financial scenarios the ability to have equality across the board is not easy but important.

1) Budget issues to help advance early childhood programs. 2) Professionals who are trained with up to date methods.3) Families who can fully support the efforts of education but do to personal dilemmas have barriers to support and develop sound practices.

What opportunities and/or requirements for professional development exist?

Do develop professional goals it is key to

Expand the ability to have and further education skill sets.

Attend Educational Conferences

Observe emerging cutting edge education programs in the works in economically challenged areas.

What are some of your professional goals?

As a Professional I must

Stay Engaged in Cutting edge research to help students

Remain an Advocate for Children’s Rights

Support Emerging professionals to expand the professional skill sets by sharing what I have learned.

What are some of your professional hopes, dreams, and challenges

When considering professionals hopes I wish to remain in higher education so I may be able to

Teach Community College Students

Write a Book on the Impact of Sound Foundations in Early Education

Continue to Grow a Blog about emerging trends in the field.

Week 6

Websites Follows

Education has a wide variety of issues and or topics the issue below

Are a few to ponder for early childhood educators

What’s all the fuss about gender differences?

Do sex differences matter? How large are the differences between girls and boys? To what extent are those differences hardwired

How Boys are Disadvantaged

There is a long-standing debate as to whether public school classrooms are better suited for boys or for girls. In fact, our Education.com contributors find that BOTH girls AND boys are disadvantaged when teachers don’t understand gender differences.  Here is the evidence demonstrating how boys are disadvantaged

Bullying

Preschool and kindergarten have long been considered a home away from home for young kids—from learning the alphabet to sharing blocks, the last thing you’d expect to find among such a young group is bullying.However, young children may participate in bulling—as victims or perpetrators—even more often than older kids. Between the ages of 3 and 5, children are still learning a great deal about how to get along with others—and they’re less experienced in solving the problems that arise when playing with others. Thus, they’ll use aggression to solve problems, rather than more effective ways of conflict resolution

Week 5

• New insights and information you have gained from these conversations 

      As future professionals we learn that we must strive to keep learning. It is suggested that as future educators we must be informed to help our students make strong gains.We are to be well informed in a diverse array of topics to support learning and whole person growth.

• Describe in particular the additional information about issues of equity and excellence you acquired from your international sources.

 We must always strive to be sound in our values and morals.We show our students the standards we set early on.

We must strive to keep students engaged.

Week 4

The organization that I have been following is zero to three. There is a great deal of information pertaining to children and families.

Information, which is vital, has to deal with the Congress Support of welfare reform to support families who need assistance.

This is vital information so that valuable resources can be in place to best aid families through. Ages zero- three are critical. Those primary developmental years are crucial to sound growth and development. We must strive to place programs in place to help young people make strides. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. I am aware of the TANF program because I work with families that receive this assistance or is applying for it.

WEEK 3 BLOG POST

Website Review

Have not heard back at this time – Just told individuals are very busy

Insights from the website

·       Knowledge varies substantially between countries., very little is known. There may be statistics showing the number of families in poverty or percentage of children undernourished. But what poverty means for families - and how the ways they cope affect children may not be understood. In other countries, more is known overall, but information about children in particular groups - such as among disadvantaged minorities or in isolated areas - is lacking.

·       Research focuses on specific aspects of childhood and is rarely well linked together. Internationally, children and childhood have attracted much research. However, this research has tended to focus on particular areas of education, health, psychology, or on particular groups of children such a street children or child workers. Often this knowledge is not brought together.

·       Impacts of key development policies on children are poorly understood or documented. The debate continues as to which policies or sets of policies are most effective in reducing poverty overall. However, even policies that reduce poverty overall

It is important as Educators that we remain connected to the issues an trend which are unfolding in the realm of Child Advocacy and Development- We should stay engaged and connected. 

A) Organization Description

ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

Our mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.

B) International Organization-ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS INTERNATIONAL

ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children.

Mission
Our mission is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.

Every child in every nation will have access to a quality education. This education will prepare children to become responsible and engaged citizens and ready them for life in a changing world.

C) The theme is also child protection and safety worldwide from predators to abuse for children to remain safe

from harm.

D) Lessons Learned

The lessons which I have learned from these different websites is that  Childhood Support is a ongoing world always emerging an seeking to reach greater heights. 

Thus far my experience in establishing contacts continues to be a work in progress. I have been emailing organizations, rather this connection has not emerged yet. I plan on contacting several Universities to establish partnerships and consulitng with co-workers that are within the early childhood field. If I am unsuccessful with this attempt I will use the alternative route to establish professional contacts. I am eager to learn more about children in other countires to learn more about ways to better serve families. Certainly the websites will allow for more information to help connect some of these important concepts together.

                                                                 "My Supports."____________________

Describe factors in your daily environment that are supportive to you, including the ways in which these factors provide support. : I am a person who needs to live in a very clean environment due to my allergies. I have to vacuum all the time.  I have weekly help with cleaners to help keep my allergies at bay. I have the ability to drive and I have the use of my car at any time I need to go somewhere. I have my own checking account and access to monies. I have access to a computer and technology. I am able to dress my self. I have the abilities of my limbs. I have sanity of my mind. I have my own room. My mom lives with me I have someone to talk to and care about me.  I have my animals, which provide me affection. I the ability to get an education and learn.

Describe what you see as the benefits of these supports.  Having a clean home helps keep me healthy. Having a job provides me monies to pay the people to clean. Having the ability to drive helps give me freedom to enjoy things and provide for my self. Having my Mom present helps me emotionally. I love having my animals they are a gift. Having a sound foundation contributes to my health and well being.

How difficult would it be to exist without these supports? Monies give you the power to take action on things- without financial support it would be difficult and weak. Family gives you emotional support. A safe and clean home provides me with stable place to lay my head and call home shelter they are all foundational pieces to help me be strong.

 What impact would they have on your life if they were gone? If the following supports were not in my life I would be impacted. I think having a sound family allows for you to go forward strong in life. Being able to have monies helps you across the board in being able to things. If no monies where present then I would be greatly limited. If my family or animals they be an emotional void. Each of the mention above contributes and balances my life and is tailored so I may function at my best.

Share the challenge you chose to imagine and the thoughts you have with regard to supports you would want and need. Again, describe factors within your daily environment would be supportive to you, including the ways in which these factors would provide support. Describe what you see as the potential benefits of these supports. How difficult would it be to exist without these supports? The impact they would have on your life if they weren’t there? A challenge would be no limbs. I would not be able to work. I would not be able to drive. I would not be able to use technology. My animals would provide love. My family would nurture. I would mentally be very challenged.  Having a health insurance to help support me would be vital. I would have to really on public monies and or support systems and not being independent would be a great challenge for me. The ability to exist would be a daily struggle where I would be relied upon many individuals to help support me to simply exist.

THE SUN SUPPORTS US ALL  ON EARTH WITHOUT IT WE WOULD NOT

Quotes about Play

Just play. Have fun. Enjoy Life.

Michael Jordan

You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation-Plato

Essential Play Item

open air –space to grow

toys- tools to grow with

friends- people to learn from

The Way my Play was Supported~

My family stress the importance of being a child and  know how to simply be free and play .

I always learned how to take care of my duties then go out an enjoy life.

I learned how to play instruments- sports- with different age group.

 How Play Today is Similar

Children always seek to play an laugh at an early age.

Children in all cultures around the world play before they can talk

Play is lifelong

Role of Play

The role of play is to develop self expression

Play allows us to test out new roles

Play allows us to b

Relationships are important for several reasons.

Relationships build connections with others and also emotions.

Relationships  give a sense of comfort and security

I have a great relationship with my mother ,and my co-workers. Extended friends and family

My mom is most important Last year I lost my Dad and though she can overwhelm me I need her more than  she  realizes

My relationship with my family members is positive because I always know where I can go to get the truth. I am comfortable around them and they make me feel happy.

The relationship that I share with my co-workers gives me the courage and the strength to do some of the tougher things on the job.

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Sound Relationships must have is trust, honestly, and loyalty.

My experiences with relationship contributes a lot in the early childhood field. All parents want to know that they can trust and with their child in the absence.  When there is sound trust in place then all good things can emerge.