To My Colleagues and Professor
I want to thank all of you for being a part of my journey into the Early Childhood Education field. I have learned from all of you through your own experiences and I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to work with you. I wish you all the best and look forward to taking classes with you in the future.
Thank You,
Nicole Resig
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Ideals from NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and DEC Code of Ethics
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct that are meaningful to me:
1-1.1-- To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training. This is meaningful to me because I feel to be the best teacher you can be means that you need to continue to learn and grow right along with your students.
1-1.2-- 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. This is meaningful to me because it's important to continue your education and learn age appropriate strategies and techniques that will enhance a child's learning.
1-1.3-- To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child. This is meaningful to me because I feel it is extremely important to remember that each child is different and that it is our responsibility to acknowledge that as well as differentiate instruction to support each student.
DEC Code of Ethics that are meaningful to me:
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior-Page 1- Number 2
We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and of those with whom we work. This is meaningful to me because I feel this is about taking pride in this profession and caring enough about the children and families who you are in contact with each day.
Professional Development and Preparation-Page 2- Number 4
We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services. This is meaningful to me because I am one of the new professionals to this field and it is important to have those who are considered expert teachers in the field to guide you and take you under their wing. It is also important to be able to still see the passion in those seasoned professionals to motivate and inspire you as well.
Responsive Family Centered Practice-Page 3- Number 4
We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers of services for their children. This is meaningful to me because this is about being that voice for those who do not have one. This is about being an advocate for early childhood education and helping as many families become educated on the importance of their child's first few years of life.
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from http://www.dec-sped.org/
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct that are meaningful to me:
1-1.1-- To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training. This is meaningful to me because I feel to be the best teacher you can be means that you need to continue to learn and grow right along with your students.
1-1.2-- 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. This is meaningful to me because it's important to continue your education and learn age appropriate strategies and techniques that will enhance a child's learning.
1-1.3-- To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child. This is meaningful to me because I feel it is extremely important to remember that each child is different and that it is our responsibility to acknowledge that as well as differentiate instruction to support each student.
DEC Code of Ethics that are meaningful to me:
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior-Page 1- Number 2
We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and of those with whom we work. This is meaningful to me because I feel this is about taking pride in this profession and caring enough about the children and families who you are in contact with each day.
Professional Development and Preparation-Page 2- Number 4
We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services. This is meaningful to me because I am one of the new professionals to this field and it is important to have those who are considered expert teachers in the field to guide you and take you under their wing. It is also important to be able to still see the passion in those seasoned professionals to motivate and inspire you as well.
Responsive Family Centered Practice-Page 3- Number 4
We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers of services for their children. This is meaningful to me because this is about being that voice for those who do not have one. This is about being an advocate for early childhood education and helping as many families become educated on the importance of their child's first few years of life.
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from http://www.dec-sped.org/
Friday, April 5, 2013
Early Childhood Resource Collection
Position Statements and Influential Practices
Position Statements and Influential Practices
- 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://www.fpg.unc.e/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
- 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:
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- 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.
- World Forum Foundation
- 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//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
- 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/ - Journals
- 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
- Additional Resources
- Book, How to Manage Your Early Childhood Classroom, by Kathleen Thayer
- Book, Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom, by Yvonne Libby-Larson
- http://www.earlychildhood.com
Friday, March 29, 2013
Words of Inspiration and Motivation
"When we strengthen families, we ultimately strengthen the community. Our goal is that parents everywhere work with supportive providers, feel confident in their parenting role, and form strong, resilient attachments with their children. To help achieve this, providers must be responsive to parents, knowledgeable about child development, and eager to see every parent succeed."
T. Berry Brazelton, MD.
"Curriculum is not delivered. Milk is delivered. Curriculum should help children make deeper and fuller understanding of their own experiences."
Dr. Lilian Katz
Louise Derman-Sparks a Professor at Pacific Oak College, CA., says her "passion is to make sure all children are taught in environments that truly nurture their ability to grow and develop to their fullest ability."
"When we strengthen families, we ultimately strengthen the community. Our goal is that parents everywhere work with supportive providers, feel confident in their parenting role, and form strong, resilient attachments with their children. To help achieve this, providers must be responsive to parents, knowledgeable about child development, and eager to see every parent succeed."
T. Berry Brazelton, MD.
"Curriculum is not delivered. Milk is delivered. Curriculum should help children make deeper and fuller understanding of their own experiences."
Dr. Lilian Katz
Louise Derman-Sparks a Professor at Pacific Oak College, CA., says her "passion is to make sure all children are taught in environments that truly nurture their ability to grow and develop to their fullest ability."
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Personal Childhood Web
I chose this picture to talk about those certain people who are a huge part of my success in life. This is one of my favorite pictures that was taken on my wedding day seven years ago. When I think of the two most influential people in my life, I think of my mom and dad. My mom was my biggest supporter as a child. She had my sister and I involved in everything we ever showed interest in. She was the mother who made sure I had the latest toys, the news clothes, and never went without even though she wore the same sneakers for years. She always put my needs before hers and was always happy to do so. My mom taught me how to work hard, want more, and chase my dreams. She taught me how to love by showing me everyday. Not a day went by that I didn't hear her say "I love you." Even to this day we talk almost everyday on the phone and we always end our conversations with those three words.
My dad has always been and still is a huge part of my life. He was the man in my life growing up that always was there for me when I needed a hug. He was the dad who held me when I was sick and watched Scooby Doo and Gilligan's Island with me. Whenever I needed reassured about anything he was the one who could make me feel good again. He took my sister and I everywhere. Our family vacations where always with my mom and dad camping. I have so many memories with my dad on camping trips. He taught me the importance of a sense of humor and to find happiness in whatever I do.
My sister has always been someone who I always looked up to. She is my one and only big sister and she means the world to me. We are as opposite as sisters can be but that doesn't change the fact that I looked to her as being that big sister that I wanted to be like. In our early years of childhood we were like best friends. We played together, laughed together, and shared secrets together. I'm not even sure to this day she knows how much of an influence she had on my life. I looked up to her in basketball, so I played. I looked up to her when she went to college, so I went. I looked up to her when she became a teacher, so I became a teacher. She was my guiding grace and helped me realize my potential.
My grandmother was always important to me because she cared and loved me. She would make a fuss over each one of her grandchildren. She would catch a bus from her apartment to my house when I was at home sick. She would make me toast and sit with me all day until my parents came home. She loved spending time with my sister and I and always made us laugh. She taught me the importance of family and that there is nothing better than loving one another.
The next two people I want to talk about that were not in my childhood as I was growing up but are certainly in my life now are my fist son and my husband, who are in the picture as well. Even though my son has not influenced my life as a child, he most defiantly has since he entered this world. Not only was my sister a big influence on me going to college but my son Nathan really helped me make my decision also. At the age of seven months he made me realize that I needed to do something greater for the both of us. I knew it was than that I had to go to college and make something of myself to be able to educate and support not only me but my son. He has always been the one to make me want to do better. He was always why I pushed myself a little hard because it wouldn't me just me that I would be letting down. Lastly, my husband is a huge supporter of me and always giving me confidence when I am lacking it. He is the one who is there to pick me up when I feel like I'm falling. He is my best friend and the person who I live to love along with my children. He makes me feel good about myself and never lets me down. I am lucky to have a man like him support me through all my endeavors in life.
My dad has always been and still is a huge part of my life. He was the man in my life growing up that always was there for me when I needed a hug. He was the dad who held me when I was sick and watched Scooby Doo and Gilligan's Island with me. Whenever I needed reassured about anything he was the one who could make me feel good again. He took my sister and I everywhere. Our family vacations where always with my mom and dad camping. I have so many memories with my dad on camping trips. He taught me the importance of a sense of humor and to find happiness in whatever I do.
My sister has always been someone who I always looked up to. She is my one and only big sister and she means the world to me. We are as opposite as sisters can be but that doesn't change the fact that I looked to her as being that big sister that I wanted to be like. In our early years of childhood we were like best friends. We played together, laughed together, and shared secrets together. I'm not even sure to this day she knows how much of an influence she had on my life. I looked up to her in basketball, so I played. I looked up to her when she went to college, so I went. I looked up to her when she became a teacher, so I became a teacher. She was my guiding grace and helped me realize my potential.
My grandmother was always important to me because she cared and loved me. She would make a fuss over each one of her grandchildren. She would catch a bus from her apartment to my house when I was at home sick. She would make me toast and sit with me all day until my parents came home. She loved spending time with my sister and I and always made us laugh. She taught me the importance of family and that there is nothing better than loving one another.
The next two people I want to talk about that were not in my childhood as I was growing up but are certainly in my life now are my fist son and my husband, who are in the picture as well. Even though my son has not influenced my life as a child, he most defiantly has since he entered this world. Not only was my sister a big influence on me going to college but my son Nathan really helped me make my decision also. At the age of seven months he made me realize that I needed to do something greater for the both of us. I knew it was than that I had to go to college and make something of myself to be able to educate and support not only me but my son. He has always been the one to make me want to do better. He was always why I pushed myself a little hard because it wouldn't me just me that I would be letting down. Lastly, my husband is a huge supporter of me and always giving me confidence when I am lacking it. He is the one who is there to pick me up when I feel like I'm falling. He is my best friend and the person who I live to love along with my children. He makes me feel good about myself and never lets me down. I am lucky to have a man like him support me through all my endeavors in life.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Rules, carefully understood and firmly enforced, "are our proof to the child that we care that he learns to become responsible, a care that he interprets as love..." William Glasser
I took a class last summer titled Schools Without Failure and the professor quoted and referred to William Glasser quite often. There are many more of his quotes that really meant a lot to me but this one stuck with me because I am a teacher and a mother and I feel it applies to both. I really feel that this is a reminder to teachers and parents that fighting the battle of teaching responsibility is one worth fighting for, no matter how resistant some children might be. It is those children who resist the most, that will greatly benefit from rules and structure and will eventually love you back for investing your time in them. We all have had students who in the past were "the problem child" who really pushed the limit in following your rules. We spent the entire year feeling like we couldn't make a connection with them or that they just hated everything about us including our rules. But then it pays off because as the students enter the school for the first time after summer vacations "the problem child" sees you and greets you with a smile and a hug. That's the moment when you know all along that child appreciated everything you did for them including those rules he/she had a hard time following.
I took a class last summer titled Schools Without Failure and the professor quoted and referred to William Glasser quite often. There are many more of his quotes that really meant a lot to me but this one stuck with me because I am a teacher and a mother and I feel it applies to both. I really feel that this is a reminder to teachers and parents that fighting the battle of teaching responsibility is one worth fighting for, no matter how resistant some children might be. It is those children who resist the most, that will greatly benefit from rules and structure and will eventually love you back for investing your time in them. We all have had students who in the past were "the problem child" who really pushed the limit in following your rules. We spent the entire year feeling like we couldn't make a connection with them or that they just hated everything about us including our rules. But then it pays off because as the students enter the school for the first time after summer vacations "the problem child" sees you and greets you with a smile and a hug. That's the moment when you know all along that child appreciated everything you did for them including those rules he/she had a hard time following.
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