culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure. NAEYC. (2005, April). (There is great importance in offering children a social and emotional setting that encourages age appropraite development. It is crucial that we take a holistic approach and consider the WHOLE child, to include their outside environment--Heather)
* We shall use appropriate assessment systems, which include multiple sources of information, to provide information on children’s learning and development. NAEYC. (2005, April). (Using assessment tools that are proven to be age appropriate and that require anecdotal noting can provide a developmental continuum needed to track growth and to allow teachers to adjust lesson planning accordingly--Heather)
* We shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and for the professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic decisions that enhance the quality of their lives. The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). (There is great importance in integration at a young age, early childhood professionals need to understand the possiblity of collaborative programs and braided funding in order to serve all young children in the least restrictive settings--Heather)
It is very important that we learn everything we can and keep resources at our finger tips in order to best serve the children and their families.
ReplyDeleteBy using appropriate assessent systems, we will be able to observe each child reasonably and make a lession plan accordingly.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather, I was getting a jump on the 8 week blog lesson and wanted to say thanks for share your passion for the Early Childhood Professional. I hope you continue to do well in this field, and grow in all areas of the profession. Knowledge is great, but knowledge applied can and will change a difficult situations.
ReplyDeleteI like the choice of making sure that our children are stimulated and we are showing support and love. It was a very informative week.
ReplyDeleteI love that you use the term "holistic" when referring to the whole child. It is something I feel that parents would understand if they wondered why we focus all all areas of a child'd development. What assessment tools do you use with your children? I am also searching for one that works well.
ReplyDeleteWe use Creative Curriculum's GOLD and the PQA from HighScope
DeleteAppropriate assessments are essential to monitoring students progress. Using the data to adjust lesson plans are important but often times neglected because of curriculum pacing.
ReplyDeleteHow important it is to use good assessment tools that cover all the different aspects of a child's growth and development. At my center and others' locally, our goal has been to have the school district accept our assessments of the incoming Kindergarten children to enable the teachers to have some insight and information about their new students. (Not always easy!)
ReplyDeleteHeather, It has really been a pleasure reading your thoughts and comments about the early childhood world. It is refreshing to come across someone who is so dedicated to her profession and has such a passion for children and families. Best of luck to you and I hope our paths cross again soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your views and experiences during this course! Thank you for sharing good resources too! I wish you all the best!
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