Bacon's Adventures: April 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Thought for the week

Tellme, and I'll forget. Showme, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Curt Rosengren stated, “Whatever your career path, you’re going to run into roadblocks and experience some bumps along the way” (Rosengren, 2010). This statement is so true in all professions. I have found from experience roadblocks and bumps only make me stronger. They help me view my obstacles from a different perspective. As an educator I have had my share, but I’m not giving up on my passion. I thought about doing missionary work in other countries, but as I explained to my mom “I feel my mission field is here in our own communities".

Friday, April 15, 2011

NAEYC

We as educators have an obligation to our students, families, colleagues, and communities to follow core values that are deeply rooted in the history of early childhood and education. Certain ethical standards of behaviors are expected of professional educators. Each standard has a purpose and meaning. I have chosen the following three to express my inter thoughts and how they apply to my profession.

Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues

I not only respect diverse families and cultures, but I find myself wanting to know more. My sincerity shows and families love to share their foods and books relating to their families ways of life. It’s a great way to help to establish relationships.

Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect

As I related to diversity in the previous standard building relationships is a very important aspect of an educator’s position. If that relationship of trust and respect is not established no one wins. When we are all in agreement and have trust established, and then the student will have a high success rate.

DEC Code of Ethics

We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to the suggestions of others.

We should always strive to be our best personally and professionally engaging in new evidenced based information, so we can increase our knowledge and pass this vital information on to our students helping them to be successful.

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/