Course Resources

Video Program: Laureate Education, Inc. (2012). “The Resources for Early Childhood” Position Statements and Influential Practices NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53. Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title. Part 2: Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf Websites: World Forum Foundation http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage World Organization for Early Childhood Education http://www.omep-usnc.org/ Read about OMEP’s mission. Association for Childhood Education International http://acei.org/about/ Selected Early Childhood Organizations National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org/ The Division for Early Childhood http://www.dec-sped.org/ Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families http://www.zerotothree.org/ WESTED http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm Harvard Education Letter http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85 FPG Child Development Institute http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/ HighScope http://www.highscope.org/ Children’s Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org/ Center for Child Care Workforce http://www.ccw.org/ Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home Institute for Women’s Policy Research http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/ National Child Care Association http://www.nccanet.org/ National Institute for Early Education Research http://nieer.org/ Pre[K]Now http://www.preknow.org/ Voices for America’s Children http://www.voices.org/ The Erikson Institute http://www.erikson.edu/ Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library YC Young Children Childhood Journal of Child & Family Studies Child Study Journal Multicultural Education Early Childhood Education Journal Journal of Early Childhood Research International Journal of Early Childhood Early Childhood Research Quarterly Developmental Psychology Social Studies Maternal & Child Health Journal International Journal of Early Years Education Some other websites that I found useful for Teaching and creating lesson plans are: http://www.readwritethink.org/ http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/ect/ Caplan, Frank & Teresa. (1983). The Early childhood Years:The 2 to 6 Year Old. The Princeton Center for Infancy and Early Childhood. Bantam Books, NY.

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Two inspiring people that have a voice in the Early Childhood field, and who have definitely made a mark on children’s educational opportunities is Lyndon B. Johnson and Marian Wright Edelman. Some famous words from these icons are as follows:

Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity

. Lyndon B. Johnson

I am concerned about the whole man. I am concerned about what the people, using their government as an instrument and a tool, can do toward building the whole man, which will mean a better society and a better world

. Lyndon B. Johnson Retrieved from (www.brainyquote.com). Lyndon B. Johnson was the founder of Head Start which was a program for children ages 3-5 that included health and dental care, mental health care, and an education to prepare them for Kindergarten. Lyndon B. Johnson formed head start in 1965, and over 560,000 across the United States were served. (www.ilheadstart.org). Marian Wright Edelman is an African American inspiration to America because she was the first woman to pass the Bar Exam in Law School. She also fought for the ending of segregation and worked hard to create the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), which serves disadvantaged Americans. She fights for abused, neglected, and poverty stricken families and children. Some of her famous works include many papers, books, speeches, and literature in which she has won many awards and honorary degrees. Some famous words from Marian Wright Edelman include:

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it

. Marian Wright Edelman

Far less wealthy industrialized countries have committed to end child poverty, while the United States is sliding backwards. We can do better. We must demand that our leaders do better

. Marian Wright Edelman Retrieved from (www.brainyquote.com). Both of these figures have motivation, passion and wisdom in the fight for children’s rights to a better education and living condition. However, a few other important people who maintained jobs in the Early Childhood field have some words of wisdom as well: Loiuse Derman-Sparks is a Professor from Pacific Oaks College in California. She has been teaching for over 30 years. Her passion is to

create a safer, more just world for all kids

(Laureate Education, Inc. 2012). She still feels it is her lifelong passion and motivation. Sandy Escobido, is a deputy Field Director who works with Los Angeles Advocacy Initiate which is a part of the California Community Foundation. Her job is to work with parents to help them advocate for their children and learn how to have a voice in their community. Her words about her motivation are as follows:

…when I go to these parent meetings and actually see parents learning how to speak to policymakers, learning how to write letters, learning how to tell their story and share their voice, that’s what keeps me motivated, regardless of all the challenges going on

(Laureate Education, Inc. 2012). References Brainyquote.com ilheadstart.org Laureate Education, Inc. (2012). “The passion for Early Childhood”

PERSONAL CHILDHOOD WEB

My Grandfather (PAPO)

PAPO was my Grandfather. He raised me and my three siblings. I came from a family of six children, and as soon as my grandpa laid eyes on each of us, he just had to hold us and love us. He raised us until he passed away in July 2008. He taught me the values of family,how to run the household, and to go to school and get a higher degree. My grandfather taught me many skills that I use in life today. He taught me the Art of Southern Style cooking, how to set my mind to something and accomplish it, and he taught me that no matter how much pain we go through in life, we have to keep going. My grandfather was a WAR Veteran. He fought in World War 2, and received many medals for his heroism. He was a single grandparent who raised four of his Grandchildren all by himself. He loved to cook, and I loved to watch. He believed in God and used to ask God to help him have enough life to see his grandchildren grow up and become adults. Funny thing: He passed away when my youngest sibling turned 19. I believe in god because of him and I witnessed for myself gods true power. I want to dedicate this space to my grandpa to let him know that he is my inspiration and my drive to succeed in my life. Another important figure in my life was my High School Teacher Mr. Scott Alan Weakley: Mr. Weakley took me into his class when I was a run away and a High School drop out. He took the time and patience to teach me that finishing school was very important. Although I got married in High School, and I lost my first child due to a rare skin disorder, he was there for me and allowed me to show my true colors. I had the opportunity to be a Teacher's Aid in his class on multiple accounts because I was the top in the class. Where ever he is on this earth today, I really wish I could find him to let him know how much of an inspiration he has been in my life to accomplish not only high school, but 2 higher degrees. A favorite memory I have with my Grandfather and MR. Weakley is my High School Graduation. They were both there. Mr. Weakley being a military captain saluted my grandpa and he saluted him too. Then they embraced each other in a hug. It made me smile as they showed their respect to each other and to my accomplishments. It was a special day in my life that can never be forgotten.

Passion, Motivation, and Wisdom

This is an etching of a Butterfly that my 2 year old daughter drew. She is turning 4 in four days. How amazing it is to see the talent and visualization process a young child possess. Watching a child at play gives me a powerful feeling of love and motivation to want to pursue a Teaching Position in the Field of Early Childhood education because I have the drive to share my experiences with children and help them achieve their dreams. “It is a happy talent to know how to play” -Ralph Waldo Emerson, philosopher, poet, essayist. References Scribd.com (2012). Retrieved from. (http://www.scribd.com/doc/22929/play-quotes).

New Program of Study

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012 New Program of Study For the purposes of my new program of study, I am creating a new blog post. I have current new knowledge about the field of Early Childhood Education that I can use for my future career. Since my last blogs, I have discovered that my passion to teach children grows more and more unique every day. I love to see children smile and hear their interactions. I also love when they trust in us to be there for them and we guide them safely and effectively. you will continue to see more postings about my knowledge and experiences. So keep following.