We did it!!!

We did it!  We finished the first course.  I remember biting my nails and being so worried about the first discussion post, the first blog, the first application.  Here we are... completing Week 8 assignments.  Thank you for being great colleagues.  Nothing happens by chance.  I believe our connections have a spiritual purpose.  I hope we will be together for the next course.  I will be taking EDUC 6160.  Hope to see you there!  Love Joy

Examining Codes of Ethics

NAEYC I-1.2  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.

Significance:  With data, research, and knowledge, we can make better decisions on behalf of all children.   I enjoy researching the data to support the case for investing in early childhood education and quality care.

NAEYC I-1.10  To ensure that each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.

Significance: U.S developmental milestones and teaching strategies appear to be primarily based on the dominant culture and language.  While there is more emphasis on the immigrant culture and language in recent years, I think there is insufficient recognition of other cultures, such as:  Native Americans, African Americans, and Appalachian.  This is an area I am particularly interested in, that’s why I chose the Teaching and Diversity specialty.

NAEYC – I-4.6 To work through education, research, and advocacy toward a society in which all young children have access to high quality early care and education programs.

Significance:  School choice (i.e. charter schools and vouchers) are popular ideals.   However, I have not seen data or research that shows that more choices actually improve quality education for all children.  School choice does not help ALL children.  What will happen to the children who cannot enter a charter school because of the long waiting lists and are not eligible for a voucher?  I am concerned for the children who are left.  For this reason, I recently joined the Indiana Coalition for Public Education.  

Websites and Journals as Resources

My websites and journal references are at the bottom of my blog site.  If you can not see them, go down to the brown section of my site.  I look forward to checking our your resources, as well.