"Blog Assignment: Time Well Spent"

Early childhood education is a deep passion for providing high-quality learning for young children.  In addition to providing an environment that influence children how to interact with each other and experience a program that help children developmental skills is another personal goal.  High-quality early childhood education can promote intellectual, language, physical, social, and emotional development, creating school readiness and building a foundation for later academic and social competence (NAEYC, 2002 ).  Furthermore, being a director having teachers who deeply understands children, can create stimulating receptive curricula, and has strong skills in working with children and families.

It is also a long-term dream of my to become an owner of my very own early childhood development learning center for infants to pre-school children.  Also, provide a high-quality program with a curriculum based on an understanding of child development focusing on nursery school through grade school.  Professionals in early childhood education must have the social and communication skills to interact with children in addition to providing a safe and secure environment that every child can learn.  Likewise, build and maintain a positive relationship with their families to further support successful learning in all areas of cognitive development. 

To my dear instructor and colleagues, we have been working together and gained a lot of educational experiences in this course.  I would like to take this time to thank you all for the opportunities that we’ve shared in this class.  I wish you all the best and send my blessing with your endeavors. 

Reference

https://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/position_statement.pdf

"Blog Assignment: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally"

Having the importance of an organize community of practice provides professional early intervention and education.  These international organizations must define professional roles relating to the goals that appealed to children and families policies and practices.  Shared Concern or Passion: Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.  http://ectacenter.org/

Here are three examples of international organizations that work for positive social change for children and families:

·         Website: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, fromhttp://www.unicef.org/

·         Website: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html

·         Website: Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved fromhttp://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

There are many organizations that are discovering a “community of practice” shows a deeper knowledge and expertise of helping people gain a better understanding of how practice functions are complexed and interconnected delivered a better care and cultural knowledge and strategies more rapidly.  In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. http://www.savethechildren.org/

I choose these organizations because I believe they could make a difference in early childhood educating.  As well as become an active influence in their life.  Academically, the activities along with social/emotional can impact and open up their eyes to all possibilities to grow.  Job opportunities provide services for early childhood programs that ensure support and programs guaranteeing compliance with federal, state and local agencies and company policies and procedures.  The position would provide skills and experience such as all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law to fulfill these roles. http://www.ilcreations.com/

References

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, fromhttp://www.unicef.org/

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved fromhttp://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm 

"Blog Assignment: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level"

National organizations and federal agencies provide families with assistance and support children with early childhood programs.  State early childhood organizations, institutions, and communities of practice also provide funding to organizations to guarantee that each child can have the opportunity to become aware of all phases of community life.  As a result, professionals and families can collaborate to assist federal, state and local agencies in providing primary teaching and learning skills.  

The communities of practice are supporting children and their families with challenges of developmental skills the reaches children in their community.  Teacher research is increasingly recognized nationally and internationally as a critical part of early childhood professional development and noted for its role in advancing knowledge about teaching and learning (NAEYC, 2015).  ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development.  UNICEF works with governments, civil society, communities and other stakeholders to design and implement inter-sectoral evidence based ECD programs and policies that help young children reach their full potential by supporting families and communities, and by increasing access to quality early childhood care and education.

Reference

https://www.naeyc.org/content/teacher-research-initiatives

http://www.unicef.org/earlychildhood/

http://www.zerotothree.org/

"Blog Assignment: Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels"

There are several state organizations of practices that were fascinating to me such as, Improving Teacher Quality with Communities of Practice, Communities of Practice: An NCTE Policy Research Brief, and Cultivating communities of practice.  I chose these particular websites because I thought it would be interesting to see how the districts would create a fun way of learning within the classrooms for young children and teachers.  Understanding professionals’ way of building developmental skills even with challenges can be a positive experience.  

Each one has job opportunities that are relevant to teaching young children an early education that will help throughout adulthood.  As well as providing the main strengths and skills for professionals to become successful with particular key points relevant with valuable visions to get ready for the journey into the future. 

Skills and experience that are needed to competently fulfill each of these roles help promote the equal right of children and support young children full participation in the political, social and economic development of communities.  Their vision will shape the UNICEF intended for children rights which professionals can advocate for children and their families.  The Committee is responsible for determining whether children fully enjoy the rights recognized under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (unicef.org).

Reference

Improving Teacher Quality with Communities of Practice

Communities of Practice: An NCTE Policy Research Brief

Cultivating communities of practice

http://www.unicef.org/earlychildhood/files/Guide_to_GC7.pdf

Blog Assignment – “The Five Stages of team development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.”

The “forming” stage takes place when the team first meets each other.  As the team begins to work together, they move into the “storming” stage. This stage is not avoidable; every team – most especially a new team who has never worked together before – goes through this part of developing as a team.  The “norming” may be explicit and carefully recorded for all future members to see and learn.  The “performing” stage magnifies the complete effectiveness of the project.  The “adjourning” stage is important to make sure that everyone organizes a celebration to recognize the team's accomplishments.

I haven’t experienced a closing ritual at this point; we as a group make sure that no one has missed anything vital.  I believe that it’s interesting to think about adjourning with my colleagues to work with my master’s program, as it has been a real connection in completing this program together.  The adjourning stage of teamwork is important because everyone has an essential part to play and a particular role of expertise. Members may have to maintain friendships even if they will no longer be working together (O'Hair, & Wiemann, 2009).

Reference

O'Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's.

Stages of Team Development in Sport - Athlete Assessments. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.athleteassessments.com/articles/Stages_of_Team_Development_in_Sport.html

“Blog Assignment – Inter-cultural communication”

Primarily, when I communicate, it starts with a beginning and an ending.  As a communicator, my intentions are to send a thought and an emotion to be read by another. When a person received the message, they will be able to interpret the information through a message from a code.  As well as principles, theories, and approaches that serve as filters to effectively communicate with others.

Developing essential skills, I can find information about critical life skills and insights of how I teaching resources will help to improve professional work and personal life.  Individual topics can be overwhelming and difficult to keep them separate from your job time. We spend most of your time at work, so it can be impossible to separate the two from professional and personal life.  Whether or not we realize it, the decisions we make are influenced by what we value and our beliefs and ideas that are important to us.  Each of us is a product of our cultural background, including gender, ethnicity, family, age, religion, profession and other life experiences (Vuckovic, A. 2008).  These values form the choices made in our lives and have us to understand more about the choices we make both for our professional and our personal lives.

Reference

Article: Vuckovic, A. (2008). Inter-cultural communication: A foundation of communicative action. Multicultural Education and Technology Journal, 2(1), 47–59.

"Blog Assignment - Communicating with different Groups and Cultures"

Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures?

Yes, I find myself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures.  Living in a culture that is different from my own can be both challenging and pleasurable.  Regardless of what culture you are from it is mutual to go through an adjustment.  In fact, our values and traditions can be very different, as well as our beliefs about several things.  We as individuals experience different principles in growing up.  Understanding cultural differences has to do with recognizing yourself as a cultural being and coming to understand that the way you see the world, organize your behavior and look at children are, to a great extent, influenced by our own culture, which also may have been influenced by your training (Gonzalez-Mena, 2010).

Therefore, when people move to another culture, they naturally convey their background and way of living with them, and this can help adjust to their new atmosphere.  For example, some people may quickly adapt to a different culture while others may struggle considerably.  Then there may be a feeling of misperception and anxiety that may occur in an inexperienced area.  Adjusting to a new culture will become an ongoing progression.  It may be challenging at times, but most people reach a decision that is going through some changes can help them absorb more about themselves and develop a greater confidence in their ability to steer new situations.

Reference

Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2010). 50 strategies for communicating and working with diverse families. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Blog Assignment - “Communication Experiment of a television show I do not normally watch.”

 "Modern Family “Valentine’s Day 4:  Twisted Sister”

Watch the show with the sound turned off. 

While many gestures, such as smiles throughout the television program, the meaning of the actors were entirely different without the sound.  For example, the three neighbors seem to be very close and appear to be friendly while communicating together.  In fact, they looked be helpful to one another, have fun together be giving hugs, expressing a sense of caring toward each other.  Finally, their nonverbal behavior did show there was a problem during the program.  For example, one actor began to take his head and hold his head and crossing his arms with an irritated expression on his face. 

Now, watch the show with the sound turned on.

In either case sound on or sound off, the television program primary purpose helped me to interpret the understanding.  The writer presented information with the most different outcome with the use of words.  For instance, the three families were comforting each other about issues in their marriage.  There were plans for a special Valentine’s Day trip gone wrong. It was several different issues going on with each family.  My assumptions about the characters and plots were entirely wrong.  I assumed life was pleasant, but it was so much deceit my expectations of the show were totally off because of a lot of deception.   I believe my assumptions would have been more correct if I had watched a show that I knew well.

Reference

http://www.hulu.com/watch/748524#i0,p13,d0

"Blog Assignment Effective Communication"

Senior Pastor Robert Bolden at Central Baptist Church is the most effectively communicate that I praise for all ages, especially young children.  He is an excellent speaker. His delivery skills are impressive, and most importantly the youth at my church can relate and identify with his series.

What is communication?

“Communication competence is the degree to which a communicator’s goals are achieved through efficient and appropriate interaction.”

“Communication is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior (Webster, 1983, p. 266).”






Some professionals develop communication skills and behaviors through years of learning.  In cognitive sense, communication is a learned behavior that comes with the reception and a communication process.  It is also important to communicate useful ability to appreciate the impact of words and actions needed to interact with others.

Effective communication depends on people having integrity, personality, and reality magnitudes of trust.  The amount to which an individual may illustrate circumstances honestly can make an enormous difference to whether or not others in the community can be trusted by others in the community.  Trust among people helps their sense of openness as they take part in a new and unclear responsibilities related to with the transformation.

Parents and professionals are a child’s first teachers in a young child’s life.  Children learn and develop at different stages of life.  Therefore, it is vital to exposes children to the age appropriate interacting of learning.  As well as demonstrating individual characteristics at an age to increase their social and emotional interests.  Developmentally appropriate practice exists during the learning process helping a child to develop and learn effectively in early childhood. 

Reference

Communication Competence Perspective - University of Kentucky. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.uky.edu/~drlane/capstone/commcomp.htm