As an early childhood education teacher it will be my job to wear many different hats throughout my career. Many times you wear multiple “hats” at once such as a tutor, cheerleader, nurse, and detective. However, one of the most important hats a teacher will wear is an advocacy hat. Being an advocate is having a strong belief in, and being actively involved for a cause (Berger, Riojas-Cortez, pg. 331). Once I enter into my own classroom I will be an advocate for each and every one of my students. I will respect my students, give them opportunities to grow, develop trustworthy bonds, and involve the parents in the classroom as much as possible.
Children are helpless, if they do not have someone there to advocate for them, then who will? Many times even a child’s parent is unable to properly advocate for them because of many unfortunate circumstances. The two most impactful circumstances that may affect parent advocacy is the inability for them to speak English or they are immigrant from another country so they are unaware of their rights let alone
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For example, I can create a positive an open environment where parents and children can feel comfortable enough to have open discussions. I could also make myself aware and learn the culture and funds of knowledge of my students and parents so I could learn and understand their educational background while trying to meet them in the middle with having them understand the school curriculum. This would build a trustworthy bond, which is helpful for the parents who have questions about their child’s education, what should be offered to them and what should not be. It would also be my job to make the parents aware of their rights and responsibilities as a parent whose child is in the school system. (Berger, Riojas-Cortez pg.
In a role as a professional adult working with children you will need to remember that you need to be a positive role model for children,this means you will have to show them how to communicate and get along with others at all times through your own relationships and communications with other adults and children.It is very important for children to see adults behaving appropriately and proffesionally in schools.We build relationships with others daily in a diffrnt number of ways children will always respond positively to positive communication and realtionships they are more likely wanting to be in schools and to learn if they have good relationships and are supported by adults around them who get along with each other.
As an adult working within a school environment you have a duty to the young children you are looking after to be vigilant in understanding their patterns of behaviour. Always be approachable and understanding to any concern a child may have no matter how big or small. Safeguarding
I also must check the pupils work, if necessary help them to catch up, encourage them to correct their own mistakes and provide them with support to learn independently. In order to do that I must develop a positive working relationship with the pupils. That can be achieved by listening to them, gaining their trust and confidence, always respecting and valuing them, knowing that children must be safe at all times.
As stated by the authors, “Annie Chen and Gill Jennifer, In FY 2014, approximately 60,000 children under the age of eighteen were apprehended at or near the U.S. border and turned over to federal custody… charged with violating U.S. immigration laws and are placed in deportation proceedings.”(Unaccompanied children and the U.S. immigration system 1). Clearly then, The illegal children do not have the chance or power to defend themselves without any attorney or lawyer. Pursuing this further, the U.S. should stop their bad behavior because it is affecting a huge amount of children. Overall, 5the illegal children should at least get the right to have attorney only as an exception that they are
Often in these child rights movements tend to have children representative but are ran but “Despite good intentions and a deep commitment to children’s agency and authority, adults and children in this movement continue to replicate deeply structured patterns of behavior that give adults greater power (Taft, 2014, p. 460). There continues to be an unequal distribution of power between adults and children and it results in the child’s needs to be neglected. Focusing only on protection and provision does not allow us to grip an understanding of what children value as we speak on their behalf versus of listening to their wishes and present them with action opportunities
I am confident in my ability to work professionally and with others in order to advocate for a specific cause. I was able to communicate with parents, families, children, and other professionals in my field. I became more involved with my professional career as well. I will be working with the food drive in the future. I also feel confident in my ability to express topics and communicate with parents as a way of advocating on a professional level as well. Professionals in Early Childhood education can advocate for a variety of topics from child hunger, poverty to developmental domains and school activities. There are many different ways to get involved with Early Childhood Education. This project has changed my views on my personal advocacy ability. After completing this project, I feel as though I have new interest and abilities in advocating for those in need, more importantly in the Early Childhood Education field. I am excited to see what the future holds in regards to my own advocacy in Early Childhood
Advocates provide a crucial role for many people across various backgrounds, abilities, and stations. As the parent of a special needs child, it is my responsibility to fill this role for my son. Not only am I his mother, I am also his crusader. The person who ensures he receives the care and services he needs. Advocates can come in many positions, professions and walks of life. Companies employ advocates specifically for their needs such as lawyers. Hospitals also employ advocates specifically for patients to seek advice from. These advocates can act as an intermediary and translator of sorts to break down medical jargon so that the patient more easily understands their situation. Social Workers are called in to act as the advocate when a
For the most part, parents have the best interest of their children at heart. However, there are unfortunately many cases throughout the United States where parents are unable to, for one reason or another, take care of their children. Sometimes, this can be seen as a health issue of the parents. Sometimes, parents are unable to raise their children well due to physical, financial, and/or emotional issues. Other times, parents do not have the best interests of their children in mind and can be neglectful or abusive to them. In these circumstances, the state may become involved and step into
Another benefit of working with families is that educators can establish goals with the child’s parents. Once the goals are established the educator and parents can discuss ways in which the child can
Children are a fundamental unit in the society who are really vulnerable. They have many rights but on their own are unable to fight for these rights, air their voices and protect themselves from abuse or neglect. The United States of America has recorded an alarming number of child abuse cases. This is not a present happening but it is traced back in history when children under the English Common Law were considered to be their fathers’ property and hence the fathers would do whatever it please on and with them. A case is recorded in the early 1870s when an 8 year old orphan in foster care, being whipped and beaten daily had to be protected from such cruelty by the American
Early childhood teachers have strong professional identities as educators, in so doing defy the social misconception that they are mere babysitters (Shpancer, Dunlap, Melick, Coxe, Kuntzman, Sayre, Spivey, 2008).
Truly having advocates intervene in situations of child abuse, to speak to a child for there behalf helps the child through the process.Back in April 1874 Mary ellen appeared in court to defend a child because of a case of child abuse in which the child had “bruises,gash on her face because of scissors”(Global issues in context,2). Mary Ellen was advocating for the child . An advocate could be a friend,social worker, teacher. Initially having a support system intervene and to be surrounded by people who went through something similar can help the child process the traumatic event that happened to them. To restate child abuse has been a problem since history began and having children live in fear of an adult that brutally hurt them. Truly , deserve to have an advocate because it takes courage to leave a parent and can take time to process. For instance if someone reportedd child abuse or a child reported it they would need an advocate other than family to provide support and resources.In child abuse situation “relationships must be based on mutual trust”(Global issues in Context,3).This shows that if an advocate is provided they need to be able to trust themeselves and the child on which descions should be made,overall if the child is
The Responsive school approach, which emphasizes the social, emotional, and academic growth of students in a strong and safe learning environment. Communication is one of the most important things because if we communicate with our students as well with the parents we can achieve more. We have a higher chance of seeing our students succeeding. If a parent is having trouble with their children we can communicate with each other about what the best solution to this problem is. Also, if a student is getting bullied communicating with a teacher would help that problem stop as well. If you need help communicating with the teacher will come a long way and save so many troubles. If a student is struggling with a subject or with something and he/she lets the teacher or parents know we can solve the problem contrast if they do not say anything, nothing can be done. Family centered programs are also important because it can guide the parents in how they can get closer to their children and how it can help them teach about beliefs, values and principles. If a student knows what he/she is worth she will never have to wonder if he/she is good enough for something or someone. Working together as a family, spending time, and communicating with each other brings a successful marriage and a successful family that later on can be passed on. We need to understand that in the society we live in we face different cultural difference. Many people were raised differently from others and we need to
As educators it is our job to communicate effectively with parents and provide them the opportunity to communicate with us as well. Communicating with parents is
Educators today have to improvise in finding new ways to involve families and communities in providing their students with developmentally appropriate practice I early childhood education programs. In detail this would include providing additional resource information and data to enhance support for the rights of children. Schools can also aide in this process by adding additional support and help through several inventive campaign methods. Educators have to personally involve themselves as advocates when it comes to newly legislative decisions to help provide their students, families (parents, exceeded family members), and community with the best quality and effective methods of learning.