“We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect
and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child” (DEC,
2009, p. 1).
This ideal is important to me and my professional career
because in order for me to be a successful teacher I need to have respect for
my students. In addition to this, I need to understand how each student is
different, and each student has different potential. To me, this statement
means that you cannot judge any students based on prior knowledge and understand
that each child is capable.
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 contributions.
This ideal is important to me and my ability to be a
professional because in order to be an educator, my students need to have a
safe environment, and a nurturing environment. This is something that I am
always aware of and trying to meet in the classroom. I try to remind myself that not all of my
students have a great home life, and school could be the best part of their
day. With this in mind, I take great responsibility in creating a safe, nurturing
environment within my classroom. One thing I would like to work on is having my
students contribute to what is in my classroom to ensure they feel like it is “our”
classroom.
I-1.7—To use assessment information to understand and
support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to
identify children who may need additional services.
This ideal is important to me because in order to be the
best educator I need to use data to drive my instruction. This is an important strategy
to use for all teachers. This is one goal of mine, to better use the data I
have collected to form small groups. Sometimes I find it overwhelming to
complete all the assessments needed, and then understand how to use that data.
This is something I would like to work on as I continue my career in this
field.
References
NAEYC. (2005). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.p df
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000). Code of ethics. Retrieved fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
Brianna,
ReplyDeleteI love the ideals you chose. Understanding that each one of us is unique and we all bring something special to the classroom is important. Differences should be celebrated. I also do my best to foster a safe and nurturing environment. Assessments and how to use them can get a bit overwhelming. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this and know that you are not alone. I think we all have had a time where we felt the same way. Keep moving forward, you are doing great!
Trish
Brianna,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post. I love the first ideal you chose, our differences are so valuable in teaching. It's pretty amazing how important they all are and I agree that it is important we follow them all. I also enjoyed reading your last idealand couldn't agree with you more. Assessment data is not my forte, I am always trying to find ways that I actually put my assessment data to good use. Thanks for sharing.
-Allison Giles
Brianna,
ReplyDeleteI resonated with the first ideal you chose to feature, particularly your last statement about not judging from prior knowledge. This is a skill to be open to a person and experiences without passing personal judgement. I've participated in a training where we acknowledge how our own baggage impacts how we carry ourselves as professionals and decision making. I think it is important to recognize your own modifiable issues to be open to others experiences and life stories. Thanks for sharing!
-Crystal
The one you posted about assessment information is not one I would think of at first when brainstorming ideals, but it's actually very important. To know if our instruction is effective, we have to assess understanding and use that assessment for reflection for future tasks and activities. This ensures that the learning is applicable to each child and that they are getting the most out of their education. I'm glad you chose this one because I was able to think about it further and agree that it is an essential ideal.
ReplyDeleteYour other ideals are also necessary for quality education, because children should be respected and appreciated, and have a safe environment to learn. Thank you for sharing these ideals!
Brianna,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I got to know you through this course at Walden. Your posts and comments were insightful, and I enjoyed reading the content. Based on your commitment to the class, and reflections throughout, I can tell you are a knowledgeable and effective educator. I hope you continue to apply what you've learned, into the classroom and positively affect your students. Thank you so much for your support and input during this course. Good luck with everything! :)
Tara
Your first ideal: "we shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect...". These were the key words that stick out most for me. I know that often we can get "caught up in the moment" and become frustrated with our students. But corrections and tedirections must be done with respectful and positive behavior. Which of course, is easier said than done. But as leaders in our classroom we must model respectful language if we expect to receive it from our students.
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for such great input during this course. Its been such a joy to read your sights on the early childhood field. I hope you continue to strive to bigger things throughout the field. Working and being a part of the early childhood field is an experience that carries on to expand your knowledge.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Brianna,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to wish you all the best of luck in your future class. I have enjoyed getting to know you these past 8 weeks. Thank you for all your time and dedication with sharing your ideas and resources. I hope our paths cross again.
Natasha