Have you considered a career as an Early Childhood Educator? Many people have not felt they are qualified to hold such an important position. Others have heard their calling to work with children early on in their adult lives. Having a career as an Early Childhood Educator can not only be fullfilling, but also rewarding. It is important to understand the criterion that is considered a profession. In our text it states the definition of prefession as, “It is an occupation that serves the public welfare and that requires specialized educational training in some branch of learning or science” (Feeney, S., 2012, p.6).
Core Knowledge Area: Strenghts
1. In which one of the nine-core knowledge area do you feel most prepared and confident? What
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A state-approved company would come into the office I was employeed at and give us a 2-hour trianing in OSHA and Infectious Diseases. This training would include the proper techiniques that should be used to prevent injury, spread infectuous germs, etc. Also, I received Health and Saftey training through the State of California, when I obtained my day care license. In congunction with these state mandated courses, I had to take several classes that were focused on proper nutrition, food storage, and handling. By using these recommend techiniques I would be providing a safe home and enviornment for the children in my care. Last, but least, for the last 20 years I had to take a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses every two years so that my State license as a Dental Assistant remain current. It is amazing how the recommended CPR techiniques have changed over these last 20 years. From the combination of the mandated state course, the classes I took to receive my childcare license, and my CPR certifications, I feel confident in myself that I am prepared to handle all and any Healh, Safety, and Nutrition issues that should land in my …show more content…
2012, p. 113). In this area my current knowledge was scored as beginning and emerging. So far with the courses I have completed, none have been directly focused on curriculum. Many of my classes have given general ideas and suggestions on the type of curriculum recommendations, but none on how to specifically create your own lesson plan with the proper curriculum. I feel that curriculum is based on the age group one intends to work with. I feel it is important for me to make a decision on which age group I plan to work with. Then, I would need to take additional courses that focus the type of curriculum especially for that group. It would be ideal, if I could find a mentor who has worked in this age group and brainstorm with him/her. Throw out some of my ideas/plans to them and welcome any positive critisim they would have for me. I’m a huge advocate for gaining additional practices by physically being in a classroom. What a great way to actually practice your lesson plan and teaching strategies on the children. Since each child learns and absorbs differently, this would be a great opportunity for me to see the modifications I would need to make with my curriculum and teaching strategies to ensure that each child is getting a full understanding of what they are being taught in my
There are many different qualities to consider when hiring a child care director. The first thing, I would look for is someone who wants to make a different in the lives of the young children and their families, effectively, and efficiently running all school operation. In order to be considered as a child care center, you must meet all state licensing requirements, including:
I first found my passion for early childhood education soon after my son was born.
I have been dedicated to education throughout my academic life and in recent years have shown determination in pursuing a career as a primary school teacher. After gaining my HNC in Early Education and Childcare and SVQ level 4 in Children's Care Learning and Development, I returned to university to gain my BA degree in Childhood Practice. In addition, at present, I am working towards my higher English qualification in order to gain entry onto the PGDE
My life learning experience is gain from working in the early childhood sectors of Head Start and working with pre-kindergarteners of the Orleans and Jefferson public-school system. As I reminisce about my decision to work in education, I realized it has been extremely enriching and rewarding. The reward of being an educator is helping families to better their lives through
Being an early childhood educator provides me with the opportunity to share my love of learning while guiding my students to also become a lifelong autonomous learner. Being part of a great education system allows me to provide my students with what is needed most, a secure strong individual who cares not only for the academic success of my students but for the heart of my students as
Continuing my professional growth in Early Childhood is very important to me. The way I could do that would be to learn more things about that area. Talk to different people that have knowledge in this type of expertise. Learn all of the qualifications that it takes to
Preschool is something very important for toddlers. Preschools were established in Europe around the late 1800’s. They were later introduced to the United States in the 1920’s. According to the Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance 9th edition “preschools expanded rapidly in the united states during the 1960’s”.
I believe that as an early childhood educator my goal will be to promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child. I also believe that play should be the base of learning since children learn best by doing. I believe that a balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated activities is essential balance can be developed by using the developmentally appropriate practice approach, which means that activities should be “appropriate for each child and relevant to the child’s ability, needs and interests, also including the child’s family and being respectful to the child’s culture.
With my twenty years of experience in Early Childhood Education, I’ve collaborated with teachers in developing and implementing ideas to support student’s academic performance. I performed student’s academic assessments. I complied and maintained daily logs based on student's level of progression. In addition, I logged in financial statements, received inventory items and organized inventory for distribution of class materials needed for instruction. I’ve provided effective parental support with the families to develop and implement teaching techniques to enhance their child's growth development and knowledge of school readiness skills. My resume contains additional information on my experience and
Saumya Patel is 5 years old. He attends Kindergarten at Sumter County Primary School in the Sumter County School System. Saumya is very intelligent, and is very far ahead of many of the students on his level. He is very independent, and he is very capable of doing many things on his own. Saumya sometimes questions why he sits in a kindergarten classroom with his intelligence. He does not understand why some of his classmates act their age.
Early childhood educators plan and lead activities that lead and build on children 's ability and curiosity and aid in developing skills and characteristics that help them grow. (“Preschool Teachers” 106) Keeping in mind that not all children learn and develop in same way, early childhood educators must develop a flexible learning schedule that incorporates different aspects for children that have varying learning techniques. Early childhood educators plan activities that encourage children to develop skills appropriate to their developmental needs. For example, the activities a preschool teacher may plan consisting of different motor skills and reasoning abilities of a three-year old child differs from a child of five years of age. (“Preschool Teachers” 108) Also, early childhood educators need to
When I went to NAEYC conference, Nov 18-Nov 21, Orlando, Florida, I attended 4 session. One of them was “America’s Best and Brightest: New Market Research on Attracting and Retaining Early Childhood Professionals.” Because I lack English listening skills, I couldn’t understand whole contents. However, I came to know about ‘understanding the attitudes and beliefs of current educators about the profession’ and ‘identifying factors that will be most helpful in encouraging educators to make the field a long-term profession.’ I thought that these contents would be useful and helpful for our classmates, as well as me, in understanding “current preschool teacher in the United States.”
Early education for children is very crucial as it helps shape up the foundation of their knowledge and behavior development process. Children begin to develop the sense of curiosity from the age of two. And from age 2-8, children go through a very crucial period of mental development, which shapes up their future mindset (Grayson, 2016). Early children education (ECE) has been listed as the number one priority of the National Association of Education. The teachers or educators at nursery and primary level are responsible to for developing young children’s sense of knowledge and education. In this paper, we will assess the roles and skills that are vital for an early childhood educator. Moreover, the paper will also present a
In this modern age there is no reason not to be CPR certified and keep current on your
Throughout my course work I have learned how essential Early Childhood Education is to the proper growth and development of young children. Without quality care young children can be limited socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Personally, my reasons for choosing ECE as my field of study has matured into responding to the need to provide quality professionals that produce quality care to every child regardless of ethnicity, ability, culture, or gender. However, looking back on my prior experiences I have worked with children in all capacities within my community. I have coached soccer of various ages, taught Sunday School, ran preteen Bible studies, and taught character building classes for young girls. Even though these experiences motivated me to enter this field, I now see child development from a totally different perspective.