MS
in Early Childhood Studies
Quotes
"Every Child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times" (Anonymous)
"When we Play, we are engaged in the purest expression of our humanity, the truest expression of our individuality." ( Dr. Stuart, Play Advocate and Physician)
Quotes
"Every Child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times" (Anonymous)
"When we Play, we are engaged in the purest expression of our humanity, the truest expression of our individuality." ( Dr. Stuart, Play Advocate and Physician)
At least three deeply felt learning’s from this program:
I have learned that children and families are very special.
Everyone is unique and everyone wants to be treated with respect.
1. Professionals
in the field like Nadiyah Taylor, Renatta Cooper, Julie Benavides, Laura Lara,
Julie Edwards, Linda Fritz, Alison Gopnik, Ms. Escondedo and Derman-Sparks, and
many more through our course Media Presentations and the Walden University
Professors.These professionals brought so much inspiration to my goal in this field. I saw that these professionals were truly passionate about children, families and communities.
I remember in a Laureate Media
presentation, Ms Cooper said that she was pushing a cart down to the auditorium to
set up for a conference and an Administrator approached her and said something
to her about coffee or something like that and she told him, “I am one of the presenter’s
here”. To his surprise he said: “Oh, excuse me, I thought you were “just a
teacher”. And, Renatta said, and let’s address that, suppose I were “just” a
teacher, we desired respect whether a teacher or not, teachers are somebody
too.”
2. Publications,
Organizations, Professional Journals and
Web Sites like: Young Children and the National Association for the Education
of Young Children and Empowered by Play & Institute of Play.
I enjoyed the site Empowered by Play
that one of my colleagues offered me for my challenge on play. This site is
really interesting and even has letters that families can write to
policy-makers. The National Association for the Education of Young Children is
another interesting site and my hope is that I visit it at least once a week. I
enjoyed all the updated articles and news reports on children’s issues. Once a
week they have an open forum by professionals in the field where they can ask
questions on best practices. This is where I learned about Developmentally
Appropriate Practices (DAP) and about their annual conferences and conferences
in different regions throughout the U.S.
3. Walden University Links for Support and their Mission and Value Statements: The Writing Center, Career Center, Tech Support and the Library, Support Services.
The writing center gave so much support and the webinar’s
were great too. I wish that I could have had more time to review as many as
they produced over my course of study here at Walden. And, I plan to look at
Optimal Resume’s next.
4. I
learned a tremendous amount of information from my colleagues already in the
field. A lot of my colleagues did not live in the Western Region of the United
States, but it was interesting to know what was happening in other parts of the
world and the U.S. Also, I found that some child care programs are similar in most
states and in other countries.
At
least one long-term goal
One long-term goal would be is to seek and obtain employment
in the field of Early Child Development or teaching that would allow me to advocate for
social change.
Another would be is to work on an Advanced Degree in Early
Childhood or Human Development and advocate for social change by continuing to give food to the homeless at Christmas time, visit the sick and shut-in seniors at centers, donate clothing to Planet-Aid, Recycle and volunteer for "grandma reads" at my local Head Start preschool.
A
farewell message to your Instructor and colleagues:
Good bye and I personally wish you well in all your
inspirations and future goals! It has been a Wonderful Journey! Thank you for
all your Patience and Support!
References:
Laureate Education,
Inc. (2011). Merging Vision, Passion, and
Practice [DVD], Balimore, MD. Author.
Laureate Education,
Inc. (2011). Interconnections, Part III [DVD], Balimore, MD. Author.
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the podcasts we watched and the professionals we were able to "meet". Their work and dedication to the field was so inspiring to me as well!
I just want to wish you the best of luck in all you do. It has been a wonderful experience and I am so happy we made it through this program.
Best wishes,
Jill
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for the authenticity of your life and insights. I have enjoyed traveling this road with you. In my eyes, you win the award for most supportive and encouraging to all. You noticed our questions and sought to help however you could. I will miss connecting every week! God Bless you and all that he has in store for you!
Nancy, I have enjoyed your posts and responses in the discussion. Because we both have a background in High Scope we tend to agree on the need for children to be able to learn through play. I believe that your knowledge would make you a great advocate for change in the early childhood field. I believe the experience will imprint a positive disposition on you the way that it has on me. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteNancy,
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best of luck in the future. I hope all your wishes and dreams come true. I appreciate the time and effort you have put into your work. I think everyone has benefited from it.
Josie Zbaeren
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a journey! I have really enjoyed having you as a colleague and all your support throughout each course. You are an amazing person and I respect you. I hope to maybe see you at graduation in January. Good luck with all your hopes and dreams. I know you will accomplish great things.
Erika
riesinger@charter.net
Nancy, I had to respond even though I've already submitted my assignment. We DID it!!!! What would I have done without you!? Through it all, we laughed a lot. Your support was very much appreciated, and I know that we will keep in touch. I look forward to meeting you at NAEYC in Washington and then again at graduation in January. It's been some ride; I'm glad we traveled it together. I wish you only happiness in a world where all of your dreams will become a reality. Lois
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ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog. Your blogs are always very interesting and very creative. I have enjoy reading them throughout the past eight weeks and you have provided some very important information. I would like to wish you the best in the future and hope to meet again as we become those extraordinary advocates that we are. Thank you so much LaKeshia Short, shortlakeshia@yahoo.com
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say thank you for all of your many posts and all of the wisdom and advice you have given the rest of us. I love the quote you have here by Lao Tzu because I believe it! I also love the very first quote and picture that you have on your blog. If only everyone could remember that life is a miracle and life starts in the eyes of a child. Best of luck in all you do and I wish you many blessings as you continue your journey. I believe you will go far because you shine a very bright light! Please feel free to contact me at anytime.
Nancy, your blog is amazing! I have enjoyed reading all of your posts, as they have been very informative and inspirational. I wish you success in obtaining an advanced degree in human development. Just remember: YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Stay in touch...roikenshahinton@gmail.com
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