When the topic of what is the proper amount of education is necessary to becoming a caring and competent early educator comes up, I just have to laugh. In all honesty, there is no amount of education that will ever prepare a person for this type of profession. Don’t get me wrong, but the classes that I have taken and currently attending will only give me the foundation when I finally step foot into this field. The information in my textbooks lay down the recommended standards of being a professional educator. Within these recommended standards topics such as ethics, morals, diversity, etc all come up. In my opinion, it is very important for all early childhood educators to be naturally caring. If one chooses to work with young children, no book can teach you how to be caring. There could be guidelines that can help direct a person on the different techniques to become a caring early childhood educator. Caring is a natural reaction/function within a person. We would hope that all early childhood educators are caring, but many times we will run into a very small percentage of educator’s that, well let’s just say, they have lost their “caring” drive. I am positive if this happens it can be reversed. It might take a collegue reminding them of how much inspiration he/she has made a difference to those children they interact with on a day to day bases. It could also be a reminder of how many young lives that where forever changed by their caring actions they
A good early childhood educator is knowledgeable and conscious of how children develop. Therefore, an important part of a good education is
All children are teachable and all moments are teachable moments. Much of the brain’s significant development occurs in utero which makes prenatal and maternal health services vital to children. The brain develops best in the context of loving relationships, play, opportunities to explore their world, and engaging things to learn about. It takes more than just the education system to improve the learning experience of children, early childhood care is crucial for successful learning experiences. It takes a collaborative effort between the many adults in a child’s life. Environments need to be safe, peaceful, and happy in order for the children to learn and develop to their fullest potential. The impact early educators have on the children and their families can equip them for success. Genuine relationships between early educators and families build trust and respect, this trusting relationship among parents and staff members is key to an effective experience. As caregivers and educators, we must continue to update, revise, and expand our teaching and care practices to best meet the needs of our diverse
This essay is my personal philosophy statement on early childhood education which represent my views on what should be done in the early childhood sector these include ;to impart fine morals and ideals in the children that I come into contact with, esteem each child and the families culture, beliefs, and race, make sure that the treatment I give to each child is fair to ensure that in each child the feeling of equality is developed, I will also have the community work with the families of the children and the educationists as a team, be a constant advocator of the kids, maintain an environment full of fun, interesting and still
Providing children with an environment that nurtures their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development is the framework that will promote children’s optimal learning and development. Gaining knowledge about the child will help a teacher to develop and create programs that are suitable for the age and the stages of children’s development. Applying developmentally appropriate practices will support the excellence in early childhood education because it is based off of the knowledge of knowing each child as an individual and how they develop.
Early childhood education teachers have numerous responsibilities and work vigilantly with various stakeholders in order to provide an outstanding educational environment for young children. The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct divides and early childhood educator’s responsibilities into four different categories: ethical responsibilities to children, ethical responsibilities to families, ethical responsibility to colleagues, and ethical responsibility to community and society. Each category is then divided into ideals (I) and principles (P). The ideals focus on the aspects of education that are viewed as the fundamental goals of early childhood programs. The principles are the aspects of education that the NAEYC deems as crucial to the development
The 2010 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Initial and Advanced Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs provides standards that set guidelines for what and how early childhood professionals prepare themselves to be efficient educators and caregivers. Professional development tools and strategies are critical assets for providing high quality early childhood education and care that meets the needs and interest of all learners. Today’s early childhood settings are filled with a diverse group of learners. Efficient educators must use a broad range of approaches, tools, and resources to ensure success for all learners. The NAEYC Initial and Advanced Standards demonstrates particular strategies for early childhood educators to prepare themselves to be successful and effective teachers. For this brief composition I chose to highlight the initial standard #4: using developmentally effective approaches.
In the early `970’s, the field of early care and education might have been characterized by the slogan “We believe more than we can prove.” Although it’s still incomplete, we now have a solid base of information. We know understand that to have a quality child care program, it must include high quality educational experiences. We understand that must include comprehensive services, family engagement, and collaboration as children transition across settings. Research clearly indicates that highly skilled and well-compensated teachers with specialized knowledge make a difference for child outcomes and program quality ( Martin, 1988). These leaders must strive to become a lifelong learners; Fullan (2003) believe that no one will put trust into
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
While I was at Kinderplay childcare, I learned many things about the life of a caregiver. With everything I have learned, I am hoping to teach you a little something at early childhood education.
As a professional early childhood educator, our job is not only to be the child’s teacher but also to be someone the children can look up to, confide in and rely on in their time of need. We have the responsibility to maintain the highest standard of professionalism in our work while acting in our best for the well-being of the children and their families. Firstly, some qualities early childhood educators should portray are qualities like being warm, respectful, accepting, trustworthy, and responsible and most importantly being able to keep their work and personal life separate (Cartwright, 1999). In terms of being warm, a professional early childhood educator should naturally be able to help the child feel welcomed and integrate into the
According to the “National Association of Early Childhood Teachers, Educators Association of American Educators (2015) the largest national, non-union, professional educators' all teachers should actively seek new ways to improve a student’s learning experience. The article discusses why teachers should seek advancements. National Association of Early Childhood Teachers article is based on unity, standing as one to make a difference in a student’s life. By focusing on the developmental stages of a child’s quality of education by actively seeking new ways to improve a student’s learning experience, will increase their
There are many different skills and abilities that an individual will need before engaging in a careen in Early Childhood Education. You must have great communication skills to communicate back and forth with the child, as well as the family. You must have the ability to work well with others and have patience for children and families. You must understand that each child is different in their own special way. Being consistent and modeling for children and families is equally as important. Showing enthusiasm for learning and teaching are also some great qualities an early childhood educator should have.
Research has shown that teachers with higher educational backgrounds, demonstrate more positive attitudes and knowledge of appropriate early childhood education practices (Albert-Shim, Lambers & McCarty, 2000). Early childhood educators who hold a higher degree, have a greater knowledge of child development and age appropriate activities, and have a greater change of providing quality programmes and better outcomes for children (Doherty, Friendly & Forer, 2002, Hill, Pocock & Elliot, 2007; Nyberg, 2007; Pugh & Duffy, 2009; Sylva, Melhuish, Sammons, Siraj-Blatchford & Taggart, 2011) and are better equipped to respond to the educational and developmental needs of the children in their care (Bowman, Donovan & Burns (Eds.), 2000).
and two, does the sum of this body of knowledge and competencies uniquely distinguish the early childhood professional from all other professionals? These two questions can be the results of an early childhood educator who predominantly teaches young children, ranging from four to five years old, who has to have a special skill set in order to accommodate her young children’s academic and behavioral needs as well as nurture them as they develop and grow; this special skill set includes an early childhood educator that is, compassionate, creative, flexible, patient, and most of important, shows professionalism, in general.
As I reflect on why I chose to study Early Childhood Education, I must connect my prior experiences to this decision. Over the years, 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. It was within these experiences that I fell in love with working with children. But it is also these experiences that equipped me for the level of commitment required to be an Early Childhood Educator. Children, for instance, are not always pleasant to be around. They are growing and developing into being an individual, which can look very messy as they learn how to communicate, to work with others, empathize, self-regulate, and not lick everything. In fact, I cannot continue my growth as an Early Childhood Educator without understanding first that this profession is not for the faint at heart. It takes dedication, commitment, time, attention, and continued professional development utilizing evidence-based research to ensure I have the necessary tools to meet my student’s demanding needs. Loving children is certainly part of the job, however, there are elements in love that are necessary to produce effective care. For instance, discipline is an essential element of love as boundaries are another. Without discipline or boundaries, a child will have a difficult time self-regulating and understanding the limits within their