One Child at a Time

During the past weeks, I learned a lot from this class. I have been privileged to have access to resources and organizations I never thought existed. My "professional life" has indeed been enriched in a way that I lack a word to express. My colleagues have been phenomenal- Rose, Nicole, Amanda, and the rest of them. Each week, I always looked forward to reading their posts because there was something to glean from every one of them. The varied style of expression on the same topic, and the projection of new insight through the individual post was captivating. It is like fresh air to my soul. I often stayed late at night reading and digesting each post. Overall, I have received valuable information through the discussion post that is vital to my professional career as I journey on, setting me to a better ECE. No man is an island when it comes to knowledge. As I learned new things from my colleague, I have also used the discussion room platform to share my twenty-two years o

The three ideals embedded in the NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics that are significant to me are: To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.  To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.  To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child. The significance of these ideals in the early childhood profession is not far-fetched. Ethics codes are as old as antiquity. They often capture a vision of excellence, of what individuals and societies should be striving for and what they can achieve. They are the framework upon which professions are built. Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the human life cycle. Our supreme duty is to provide care and education in settings that are safe, healthy, nurtu

MY RESOURCES COLLECTION NAEYC: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 https://class.content.laureate.net/e4c50f3b013b48cd9e7dac380753570d.pd f Early Childhood Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation https://class.content.laureate.net/4108d4187ce38faa625e6b79cb54217c.pdf World forum https://worldforumfoundation.org/about-us/ Early Childhood Education International https://acei.org/ Additional Resources There is a coordinated federal effort aim to encourage healthy child development, universal developmental and behavioral screening for children and support for the families and providers who care for them. Their resources help families celebrate developmental milestones, identify possible delays and concerns early, and enhance children’s development. One of the resources provided is where is Bear. See link below (1). WHERE IS BEAR? https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/do