A Note of Thanks

I would like to thank everyone for their contributions to my blog. I really appreciate the feedback that I received. I would like to wish all of you the best in future courses and nothing but success throughout your journey in the early childhood field. Again, thank you and may GOD bless each and every one of you!!! Sincerely, LaShaunda

Examining Codes of Ethics

NAEYC's Codes of Ethics I-1.4: To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults. This code of ethic is significant to my professional life because as a teacher, my first and most important committment are the children. Children are at their most vulnerable stage of life and their futures are in our hands. Children need to be protected so they can be strong and healthy. They need to be nurtured so they can be sensitive and care about others. Teachers have to provide them with experiences that will help them to learn so in the future they will be knowledgeable, discoverers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers. Children will depend on us to meet their needs. It is our job to guide them in the right direction. 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 code of ethic is significant to my professional life because as a teacher, it is my job to teach children in an enriched environment that include a wide variety of materials and activities that will help support all areas of their development. Children should be provided a full range of language and literacy development materials, encourage them to interact socially with other children and adults, provide for their health and basic emotional needs, and encourage and enable them to be actively involved. The Division for Early Childhood Code of Ethics 6. We shall build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula and learning environments to facilitate young children's development and learning. This code of ethic is significant to my professional life because as a teacher I want to build and maintain strong relationships with children and their families and include families in their children's education. Teachers should provide a learning environment that will help support every child's way of learning. Teachers should provide daily opportunities for both group and individual learning. The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.dec-sped.org/ NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Course Resources

Here is a list of resources in the early childhood field that will be very beneficial to educators. 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://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases. 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 media segment 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/ Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements. Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week's Application assignment. Part 3: 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/ 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/ Institute for Women's Policy Research http://www.iwpr.org/ 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.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067 Voices for America's Children http://www.voices.org/ The Erikson Institute http://www.erikson.edu/ Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to "How Do I...?", select "Tips for Specific Formats and Resources," and then "e-journals" to find this search interface.) 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 Five books that can also be beneficial resources: 1. “Early Childhood Education Today” by George S. Morrison 2. “Child, Family, School, Community. Socialization and Support” by Roberta M. Berns 3. “Who Am I in the Lives of Children? An Introduction to Early Childhood Education” by Stephanie Feeney, Eva Moravcik, Sherry Nolte, and Doris Christensen 4. “Child, Family, and Community. Family-Centered Early Care and Education” by Janet Gonzalez-Mena 5. “Roots & Wings. Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs” by Stacey York