My Professional Growth and Reflection

Eight weeks have gone by since the beginning of this course. I was pregnant with my fourth child in the beginning and now I have a four week old baby. It is crazy to me how fast time goes. I also find it amazing how much I have learned throughout the course and how much I have grown as a professional. I have also been able to connect with my fellow colleagues. I am happy that we were able to start this blog and I was able to gain many different perspectives from others. This is just the start of my growth as a professional and I plan on continuing on this journey. When my Master's degree is finished I will continue my education through many other outlets. Learning is never ending because this field is ever changing.

Educational Codes of Ethics

When we think of educational codes of ethics do we think it just applies to an educational setting? I belief that these codes are not just meant for the educational setting, but for life in general. We should live by these codes as parents, educators, friends, and family.

P-1.10  When another person tells us of his or her suspicion that a child is being abused or neglected, we shall assist that person in taking appropriate action in order to protect the child (NAEYC).

P-1.11 When we become aware of a practice or situation that endangers the health, safety, or well-being of children, we have an ethical responsibility to protect children or inform parents and/or others who can (NAEYC).

1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child (DEC).

In the state of Ohio if you are in the educational and I believe in the health care field you are mandated to report and signs of abuse or neglect. This means that if you suspect or anyone has relayed concern to you that you have to report to your supervisor and nearest child agency or police department. Why is this mandated? Or should I say why does it have to be mandated? We should never look away when we see a sign of abuse or neglect. This should be mandated for all  human beings to step in and make sure that our children, the children of the community are being protected and only being helped to strive forward in their growth and development.
References
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/

Course Resources

COURSE RESOURCES

Foundations: Early Childhood (EDUC - 6005 - 6)

Position Statements and Influential Practices

·         NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap

·         NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf

·         NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf

·         NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf

·         NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf

·         NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf

·         Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller

·         FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf

Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf

• Websites:

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• World Forum Foundation
  http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
  This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage
• World Organization for Early Childhood Education
  http://www.omep-usnc.org/
  Read about OMEP's mission.
• Association for Childhood Education International
  http://acei.org/
  Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

Selected Early Childhood Organizations

·  National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/

·  The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/

·  Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/

·  WESTED
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm

·  Harvard Education Letter
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85

·  FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/

·  Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/

·  HighScope
http://www.highscope.org/

·  Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/

·  Center for Child Care Workforce
http://www.ccw.org/

·  Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org/

·  Institute for Women's Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/

·  National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/

·  National Child Care Association
http://www.nccanet.org/

·  National Institute for Early Education Research
http://nieer.org/

·  Pre[K]Now
http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067

·  Voices for America's Children
http://www.voices.org/

·  The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/

Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to "How Do I...?", select "Tips for Specific Formats and Resources," and then "e-journals" to find this search interface.)

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources that I feel are educational for families and educators. I like to emphasize the websites that are targeted at children with developmental delays or disabilities. Early intervention is vital to the success in education and life for children who are diagnosed with delays or who are at high risk.

Copple, C., & Bredekamp, S. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8 (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html

http://www.easterseals.com/

https://www.firstsigns.org/