My overall experience from this course was, "So amazing", just when I thought I had read or heard it all about young children, my colleagues provide more resources or information that is vitual to the early childhood field. It is such a good feeling when oyu meet other individuals that have the same mind-set or goals that another individual has and how if we all work together, can get alot done.
The course material that I liked the most was the resources that was provided for each module, especially the textbook, "Understanding families, supportive approaches to diversity, disability and risk." I will use this book as a reference within my classroom. I can also use the articles that were provided throughout this course as references.
I have always been one to eagerly learn about others around me and to use the information to help someone else. We can also learn from young children and their families, if we just open our eyes and hearts to what they have to say. We must put our feelings to the side and take into consideration from those around us.
Learning about how others in the early childhood field is the most applicable to me as an early childhood professional and the reason I feel this way is due to, "We learn something new everyday, if we just take the time to listen and use the information that is provided to us."
I would like to wish everyone the best of luck throughout their adventures in the early childhood field, "Let's continue to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families."
Lori Gardner
Lori,
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned that when others have the same goals, things can get done. I completely agree with you on this. Throughout each course in my doctorate studies, I have connected to one or two individuals; we have leaned on one another for support and encouragement and have even called one another to work through questions that we may have on assignments. I met several individuals at the residency that I am certain I will continue to contact after our course work is completely done and have added many friends to my FaceBook account. Without the support and friendship of these individuals, I quite honestly think it would be difficult to complete some of these courses. I cherish every friendship I have made, as these indivdiuals have helped me grow as a person and as a professional.
Lori,
ReplyDeleteThinking of others first is an important rule in the classroom, as well as life. When we can make our classroom a safe haven for all children, the school becomes a more culturally appopriate environment. Setting aside all feelings of disrespect allow teachers to form reciprocal relationships with children and their families. Reciprocal relationships encourage families to be more active in their child’s education. The more active the families are the better the classroom culture can become.
Cynthia Thralls