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.
I-1.11 To provide children with experiences in a language that they know, as well as support children in maintaining the use of their home language and in learning English.
I-2.2 To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
These ideals are significant to my professional life because I want to provide my children and families with every opportunity to have things in their language. This will make things easier to understand and keep the parent involved in the educational process. I also want to stay trained and committed to doing what is best for each child based on current research. Just because I have always done something a certain way doesn't necessarily mean it is the right way. I want to do as much as I can to support my children and families in the best way I can. I also will always strive to build trust with my families. I want them to know that I care about them. I want them to feel that they can come to me with anything. It's hard to help someone ho doesn't trust you or is suspicious of your motives. I want to be their friend first and foremost and have them know that I will help them as much as I can.
I like the fact that you admit the things you have done has always been done a certain but don’t necessarily mean its right. As teachers we need to admit that we are not perfect, but do act on what is best for the child regardless if it's right or wrong.
ReplyDeleteI commend you also for wanting to learn something different from the way you have done it in the past. We cannot grow or help others to grow if we don't seek to learn. Trust is very important to build between the families we serve.
ReplyDeleteI love that you want to provide your families and children with material in their own language. This is something that can really make a child feel like they are at home!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the training part. I believe that teachers need training on current research to help provide students with the best educational experience.
ReplyDeleteSusanna, I just want to say thank you. I appreciate your encouraging words of wisdom. You are truly a patriot for teaching keep up the good work. Just pray for me next year that I get my certification and have my own classroom!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I just wanted to say thank you! Your blog has been one that I always looked forward to each week. I liked you blog so much because I think we share a lot of the same views about teaching and education. Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I just wanted to say thanks for the very insightful blogs and comments you gave during this class. I really enjoyed this class. You have offered some very insightful thoughts and experience. I want to wish you good luck in your education career.
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