Early Childhood Field Experience Paper

1. What information did I know prior to reading information presented within the chapter? Prior to reading chapter one I can remember learning about PL 94-142, This is the education for all Handicapped Children Act, this law was put in place to order that all children with special needs receive service within the public schools. After reading chapter two one thing that I already knew was that everyone has a desire to know if there child is developing at a normal rate. One thing I knew prior to reading chapter eleven was how to conduct and effective parent conference.

The Open University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education PTD38 Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education (2014-2015) ASSIGNMENT 1 MY PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Student Number: 11396646 Student: CHENG KA YIU, YOYO Class: U09A Course Code: EDU4017EP Course Title: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Instructor: Ms. Hailey Chan Programme Leader: Dr. Eunice Yim Submission Date: 14 November 2014

Abstract As early childhood educators, we the teachers have differing philosophies and approaches to education of our own. There are many different types of early childhood programs. Each program is unique in its philosophies, methods, and program goals. Every one of us early childhood educators is unique in our own way, which makes each early childhood program experience different and special to everyone involved.

All practitioners must provide an inclusive environment that promote diversity. Inclusive practice is important in early years setting for all children whether, disabilities or learning difficulties have the right to have meet their needs met, also the EYFS frame work makes it clear to ensure that diversity of individuals is valued and respected and no child or family is discriminated again of ethnicity, culture, or religion, home language, background, learning difficulties, or disabilities also practitioners ensure that every child is unique who is learning and is capable, confidant and self-assured, children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships and also children learn and develop in safe environment. The roles

The interview was conducted on Briana Martinez. Her occupation is an early childhood teacher, she teaches at a kindergarten level, at Carrizo Springs Elementary. She also holds the position of Head Grade Level Chair of Kindergarten. During this interview Mrs. Martinez was asked questions based off of her occupation, that had to deal with writing. In addition to learning about the writing skills she possessed while being an early childhood teacher, we also learned the beginnings of her career and where she truly started off.

Fuller and Strath (2001) conducted a quantitative research study that examined local populations of early education organizations based on the 1990 household census data to report features of the early childhood workforce nationwide. Multiple economic and regulatory forces shaped the population of early education organizations that operated within states and local communities. The median center-based teacher was 34 years of age, reported having completed some college, and was married. The median family childcare home provider had a high school diploma. Fifteen percent of all preschool teachers in urban areas were African American and 8% were Latina. The researchers analyzed data from 1994 on basic indicators of the early education organizations within neighborhood conducted every four years that included all preschool and childcare organizations. The bureau reported raw counts childcare workers and estimated median values for a variety of economic and demographic attributes for every zip code nationwide. Statistical data were analyzed using

DEVELOPING HEAD START IN OUR SCHOOL U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families has released improved Head Start Performance Standards. This is the first comprehensive overhaul of standards since they were first published. Both the early education landscape and our knowledge of the science of early learning have changed vividly in the last half century. Change and common core performance standards were sorely in need of modernization.

I was fortunate to be placed in Ms. Gohil’s classroom because her classroom was dedicated to students with special needs. This allowed me to experience first hand what an actual special education teacher does during a typical class day. I also was able to see paraprofessional work with the students on constant bases, not like my previous experience where the paraprofessional would only visit the child for approximately 20 - 30 mins per class period. What I also like was that I witnessed various behavioral changes from students and was able to see in real time how the teacher and paraprofessional handled these behaviors. At first, I did not understand some of the techniques that were being used, but then I would ask Ms. Gohil questions and

Introduction In early childhood education, it is important for teachers to always consider and understand children and the families’ needs. Early childhood teachers cannot only work with their colleagues to face children and the families’ needs but also need to work with multi-disciplinary to collaborate the ideas with each other and discuss the best outcome for the children and the families in early childhood education setting together. So, the more explanation about the multi-disciplinary team is that teachers with different professionals such as psychologists, child social worker, police, adult social worker, health visitor or court working together to provide different services and support for children and the families’ needs. They are diverse professional groups who work together in order to collaborate, reflect, access and support children’s development, health and learning and also families' needs.

Previously I thought a teacher only needed to know if the child was developing correctly and all student where treated equally. Although there are still some of this in play I have now taken a different approach. One of the interesting issue I learnt from this week was Development Appropriate Practice. Using knowledge about a child development, abilities, development of key milestones to create a plan that is suitable for the age and stage of their development. Understanding what is culturally and socially acceptable as well as individual appropriateness are just as important.

In our nursery we concentrate on The equality Act of 2010, we aim to provide the development needs of a every individual child in the nursery and provide appropriate resources to support children as to the curriculum. Where necessary, appropriate adjustments to practices and procedures will be made to ensure difficulty for young disabled children is not an issue. Conveying whether a person needs additional needs is very important to make sure of. The identification of special needs should be made by a hey person who makes regular observations of each progress.

I observed the environment and the interaction of the teachers and their students. Although, both classes used the same structure routines as well as the curriculum provides by Goddard, there were some similarities and some differences. The first reflection of the classroom environment was the demographics. In Ms. Tracy and Ms. Regan, Pre –K class, I learned that, 35% special education, 70% White, 30% black, the demographics of the Pre- K environment is different from the demographics of the other class because there are more student categorized by race, gender and more special needs.

Blossom Hill Nursery School, an Experience in Infant Education The school of my choice is Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia considering that they teach with a Christian worldview. While I already contribute to my community and my church, having a teaching degree from Liberty University Online will strengthen my Christian values, broaden my knowledge base, and equip me with the skills necessary to impact my sphere of influence. Already a small business owner, my desire is to pursue an early childhood education degree, so that I can own and manage my own infant nursery school. I follow a generation of teachers-- my grandmother, my mother, and my sister. Since teachers do not earn that much money, not much has been saved for my college funds.

Being an educator is a career I have always envisioned for myself. For the majority of my life, I never really knew why, I just knew that educating others was a part of me and that was what I was supposed to do. I have had a lot of experience with children, but loving working with them was not a good enough reason for me as to why I wanted to teach. It was not until high school that I finally realized why. I come from a very small school district, so everyone is very close. Teacher/student relationships are very strong and continue even after a student leaves their classroom. When it was time for myself to begin preparing for college, I was overwhelmed with the amount of support I received from my past and current educators. They were always there with a helping hand willing to assist and motivate me in any way they could. This made me realize that that is the person I want to be for a child. Not only their teacher and educator, but also someone they can depend on and look to for support in anything they do. A positive role model is someone I have always strived to be and by becoming an educator, this will continue. I truly to do believe that the field of education is where I belong, and I cannot wait to start my

Throughout out my life, I’ve strived to be the best in order to reach my goal. Ever since I was in middle school, I’ve had my heart set on being an elementary school teacher; and I’ve been taking and will continue taking many steps academically and within my extra-curricular activities for my lifetime goal.