I must say that it has truly been a pleasure to be a student of this class of Issues and Trends of Early Childhood and I feel as a future Early Childhood developer I have gained a lot of insight from this program that will aid me in the direction I need to go. As I reach the end of my international connection I must say that it has open my eyes to alot more than what I was expecting.....
I really feel there are a few consequences but not many when it comes to my personal and professional development of early childhood development internationally. I learned that.....
1. When it comes to my personal and professional development internationally there is a lot of opportunities for the teachers on as they continue their education.
2. I am promoting new things within my own life as a teacher.
3. I must be dedicated to a plan of constantly developing yourself so that you will be the best teacher that you can be.
4. Being able to participate in on-going and sustained professional development classes and endeavors.
A professional international awareness goal is get more involved with organizations and professionals from around the world and continue to discuss and advocate for all children, and to be more concerned of the poverty issue and what is being done so that it's not affecting a child's education, and finally the health and awareness of our early childhood students.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sharing Connections Pt.3
I must say that I have really enjoyed making my international connections this semester with my friends that are over in Korea. They have really influenced me to inquire about going over there to actually see if I receive the same experience as they did or better. As we were talking I did however ask them a few questions and this were their responses.......
- What issues regarding quality and early childhood professionals are being discussed where you live and work? Well the issues are really not being discussed they main thing they are focused on is the success of the of the child and bringing over the most qualified professionals that fit this purpose.
- What opportunities and/or requirements for professional development exist? Over in Koreawhat alot of people fell to realize is that there is more the enough opportunities that one can imagine that is presented. The feel the more you further your education the more doors will open for you.
- What are some of your professional goals? Some of my professional goals that I am focused on at this moment is to obtain my doctoral degree in Education and to obtain a special education endorsement. I feel that once I return home it want be that hard for me to obtain an educational position and to work on becoming an administrator with the school board.
- What are some of your professional hopes, dreams, and challenges? My hopes and dreams and challenges as of now is when I come home to work on becoming a childcare director and hope of opening my own childcare center . Some of my challenges is that while I am over here in Korea it is hard to get the connections I need to point me into the right direction so I am having to do a lot of internet networking rather than face to face . Another professional hope I have is the priviledge to stay another year and teach in Korea for this has really been a good experience.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Sharing The Resources
A link that I decided to follow was the National Association of the Education of Young we know it as the NAEYC website. As I was exploring this particular site it lead me into many directions. Some areas that caught my attention was the public policy, the accreditation of the organizaiton, conferences, and publications just to name a few.
Example, I found that the NAEYC conferences bring together early childhood educators representing many roles teaching staff, program administrators, students, researchers and teacher educators to discuss the latest ideas and learn from one another. The NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo is the largest early childhood education conference in the world, where tens of thousands of educators choose from hundreds of presentations and exhibits. The 2011 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo will be in Orlando, FL on November 2-5. With this information provided it enlighten me on what I needed to do if I wanted to participate and gather new ideals from the organization.
Another example with the publications NAEYC offers a large selection of educational resources for early childhood professionals and others, including books, brochures, videos, posters, and periodicals. All members receive a subscription to the NAEYC print publication of their choice: Young Children or Teaching Young Children. These are just some examples on the direction these particular links lead me to.
I found that these links did lead me to information on the understanding of equity and excellence in early care and education and the different types of programs that are offered for the assistance for the families.
Example, I found that the NAEYC conferences bring together early childhood educators representing many roles teaching staff, program administrators, students, researchers and teacher educators to discuss the latest ideas and learn from one another. The NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo is the largest early childhood education conference in the world, where tens of thousands of educators choose from hundreds of presentations and exhibits. The 2011 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo will be in Orlando, FL on November 2-5. With this information provided it enlighten me on what I needed to do if I wanted to participate and gather new ideals from the organization.
Another example with the publications NAEYC offers a large selection of educational resources for early childhood professionals and others, including books, brochures, videos, posters, and periodicals. All members receive a subscription to the NAEYC print publication of their choice: Young Children or Teaching Young Children. These are just some examples on the direction these particular links lead me to.
I found that these links did lead me to information on the understanding of equity and excellence in early care and education and the different types of programs that are offered for the assistance for the families.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Sharing Connections
During this week I was able to talk to my international connection that was once in Japan. While he was over there he shared with me that he was over the physical education class grades Pre-k and Kindergarten as well as teaching english.. As we were talking about his students I asked him to enlighten me on the on the issues of equity and excellence.
Some of the issues he talked about was the equity and excellence that is in the program and how the district stands behind their standards and education especially early childhood. They have a strong belief of academics and attempting to close acheivement gaps. He stated that the Japanese school district works hard to get their students academically ready and they believe more into hands on education rather than drilling the students. The is no big issue with educational values in the system ( well he hasn't experience any yet). He began to tell me how well structure the districts are and how they have a strict curriculm ( compared to the U.S.) to excell with excellence. There schools make sure that the educator has all they need to ensure this ecxellence with the students. The parents are very active in their children education as well as active with the school especially when it comes to volunterring.
Ryan stated that he hasn't experience any money issues in the school districts and education is one of their top priorties. He also showed interest on how the students are very attentive even though he has a physical education class and english the students were very intriged with american sports and the simple rules to the games. He shared how he realize that each moment is a teaching moment it how he gets full of joy when he here his students attempt to explain the game of kickball or t-ball which is one of their favorite games in english. He feels that the determination that the kids has when it comes to kickball they are developing good biosocial, pychosocial, and cognitive skills.
Talking to him really made me want to inquire about teaching english over there because how he described how the teachers are valued over there and how supportive the staff and parents are. It also let me know that your are appreciated for your hard work. Now why isn't our school systems like that????
Some of the issues he talked about was the equity and excellence that is in the program and how the district stands behind their standards and education especially early childhood. They have a strong belief of academics and attempting to close acheivement gaps. He stated that the Japanese school district works hard to get their students academically ready and they believe more into hands on education rather than drilling the students. The is no big issue with educational values in the system ( well he hasn't experience any yet). He began to tell me how well structure the districts are and how they have a strict curriculm ( compared to the U.S.) to excell with excellence. There schools make sure that the educator has all they need to ensure this ecxellence with the students. The parents are very active in their children education as well as active with the school especially when it comes to volunterring.
Ryan stated that he hasn't experience any money issues in the school districts and education is one of their top priorties. He also showed interest on how the students are very attentive even though he has a physical education class and english the students were very intriged with american sports and the simple rules to the games. He shared how he realize that each moment is a teaching moment it how he gets full of joy when he here his students attempt to explain the game of kickball or t-ball which is one of their favorite games in english. He feels that the determination that the kids has when it comes to kickball they are developing good biosocial, pychosocial, and cognitive skills.
Talking to him really made me want to inquire about teaching english over there because how he described how the teachers are valued over there and how supportive the staff and parents are. It also let me know that your are appreciated for your hard work. Now why isn't our school systems like that????
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