Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
RJA #15b: Reflection on What You Learned
I think the most important thing I learned in this class this semester is time management. When writing paper I would just sit down and write until the entire paper was finished. This semester I wrote my paper over a period of weeks. I found that was less stressful and my ideas came out in a more clear and easy to read way. This will help me in my career because I will not rush to get lesson plans done, I will take my time so they come out nice and clear. Also it will help me with future classes because I now know if you start early and work at a steady pase the workload is lighter and your assignment will come out better. I also learned useful researching tips, especially from all the youtube videos. I am now better able to conduct research and find useful information. This will help with the rest of my life because I will never be done researching!
RJA #14: Annotated Bibliography, Part 2
Dodge, David. "Human Capital, Early Childhood Development." Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development. Eds. Richard E. Tremblay Ray D. Peters, Michel Boivin, and Ronald G. Barr. Ottawa, Canada: n.p., 2004. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The author of this article has a PhD. and is from Ottawa, Canada. In his article he is discussing the importance of early childhood development. He discusses that only recently has the topic made it into economic literature for schooling, on the job training, and so on. He then goes into a discussion about what makes for successful early childhood development. Ending with a statement that human capital should be invested in the young. After reading this article I found it surprising that only recently early development has come to the attention from many. I also learned some important aspects that make early childhood development important and successful.
"Early Childhood Education in China." pbs.org PBS & Precious Children, 1993. Web. 30
Nov. 2009.
The author of this article is an early childhood teacher that was able to travel to China. In China she not only taught early childhood learners but she also did a lot of research regarding the early childhood education system in China. In the article she explains many aspects of the Chinese early childhood programs and also compares certain aspects to the American early childhood education system. She breaks her findings into sections such as curriculum, types, schedule, teaching methods, etc. Her point being other countries value early childhood education and early childhood education can be taught in different ways while teaching us about China. After reading the article I am better able to see a different point of view on early childhood education. Also I can see that other countries value early childhood education as I do and as America does.
Braden-Clarke, Carol. "Early Childhood Education is Vital." Evansville Courier & Press
22 Apr. 2007 [Evansville, IN]. www.courierpress.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The author of the article is the president of United Way of Southwestern Indiana and wrote the article for the Early Childhood Development Coalition. In this particular article is writing about the importance of early childhood education. She also states that every child deserves a great start and success. The best way to do so is offer early childhood education. She then shares some research about early childhood education. After the facts and research she begins to write about her community and what role early childhood education plays there. She ends by stating that children are the future and to ensure a nice future for ourselves we must invest in the children. After reading the article I learned some research facts that have been reiterated. I learned that communities around the country need to invest more in the children.
Lara-Cinisomo, Sandraluz; Fuligni, Allison Sidle; Daugherty, Lindsay; Howes, Carollee;
Karoly, Lynn. "A qualitative study of early childhood educators' beliefs about key
preschool classroom experiences" The Free Library 22 March 2009. Web. 30
November 2009.
The authors of this article conducted a study using early childhood educators. They were gathering data about their beliefs on preschool experiences. The article is sharing the study they conducted and the results/information from the study. In the introduction they give a brief detail of early childhood education, the importance of early childhood education, and a brief discussion about varying teaching styles and/or beliefs. After reading this article I am better able to understand the importance of early childhood education because there are so many different beliefs and opinions. I can also use information from the article to better myself as a teacher by being aware of the different teaching styles and it proves there are different learning styles as well.
"Education." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The authors of the website dictionary.com offer a free online dictionary. They try to give the most accurate definitions and offer more than one for pretty much any word you search for. There are many different references that can be accessed through dictionary.com as well. After reading the definitions offered for “education” I have a better understanding of what the literal meaning of education is instead of the “teacher version.”
Lunenburg, Fred C. Early Childhood Education Programs Can Make a Difference in
Academic, Economic, and Social Arenas. N.p.: n.p., 2000. 519. Sam Houston
State University. EBSCO. Web. 23 Nov. 2009.
The author of this article is part of the Center for Research and Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. In the article he is writing about the preschool experience and how to make it meaningful and high quality. He also talks about different styles/types of preschool, the family experiences, and ending with prenatal care. The overall message is how to get children prepared and ready for the K-12 schools system and that early childhood or preschool plays an important role in doing so. After reading this article I am more aware of some of the different types of preschools. I also am better able to argue the importance early childhood education/preschool plays on school readiness for children.
Rivera, Miquela. "Importance of Quality Early Childhood Education." The Hispanic
Outlook in Higher Education (2008): 1-4. FindArticles.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
Vaughan, JoAn.
The author of this article has a PhD. and is a clinical psychologist. She has eight years experience in early childhood policy and program development and consultations. In this article she is writing about Latino students in the early childhood education system. I believe that a lot of what she is saying relates to all children and not just specifically Latinos. Some of her points are critical to all students but she stresses the importance for Latino students. She discusses higher education and to succeed in higher education early childhood education is extremely important. After reading this article I am more aware of the challenges that students have and overcome regarding their ethnicity. As I said, early childhood education is important for all students but reading the stress factors on Latino children I am more aware of extra challenges.
The author of this article has a PhD. and is from Ottawa, Canada. In his article he is discussing the importance of early childhood development. He discusses that only recently has the topic made it into economic literature for schooling, on the job training, and so on. He then goes into a discussion about what makes for successful early childhood development. Ending with a statement that human capital should be invested in the young. After reading this article I found it surprising that only recently early development has come to the attention from many. I also learned some important aspects that make early childhood development important and successful.
"Early Childhood Education in China." pbs.org PBS & Precious Children, 1993. Web. 30
Nov. 2009.
The author of this article is an early childhood teacher that was able to travel to China. In China she not only taught early childhood learners but she also did a lot of research regarding the early childhood education system in China. In the article she explains many aspects of the Chinese early childhood programs and also compares certain aspects to the American early childhood education system. She breaks her findings into sections such as curriculum, types, schedule, teaching methods, etc. Her point being other countries value early childhood education and early childhood education can be taught in different ways while teaching us about China. After reading the article I am better able to see a different point of view on early childhood education. Also I can see that other countries value early childhood education as I do and as America does.
Braden-Clarke, Carol. "Early Childhood Education is Vital." Evansville Courier & Press
22 Apr. 2007 [Evansville, IN]. www.courierpress.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The author of the article is the president of United Way of Southwestern Indiana and wrote the article for the Early Childhood Development Coalition. In this particular article is writing about the importance of early childhood education. She also states that every child deserves a great start and success. The best way to do so is offer early childhood education. She then shares some research about early childhood education. After the facts and research she begins to write about her community and what role early childhood education plays there. She ends by stating that children are the future and to ensure a nice future for ourselves we must invest in the children. After reading the article I learned some research facts that have been reiterated. I learned that communities around the country need to invest more in the children.
Lara-Cinisomo, Sandraluz; Fuligni, Allison Sidle; Daugherty, Lindsay; Howes, Carollee;
Karoly, Lynn. "A qualitative study of early childhood educators' beliefs about key
preschool classroom experiences" The Free Library 22 March 2009. Web. 30
November 2009.
The authors of this article conducted a study using early childhood educators. They were gathering data about their beliefs on preschool experiences. The article is sharing the study they conducted and the results/information from the study. In the introduction they give a brief detail of early childhood education, the importance of early childhood education, and a brief discussion about varying teaching styles and/or beliefs. After reading this article I am better able to understand the importance of early childhood education because there are so many different beliefs and opinions. I can also use information from the article to better myself as a teacher by being aware of the different teaching styles and it proves there are different learning styles as well.
"Education." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
The authors of the website dictionary.com offer a free online dictionary. They try to give the most accurate definitions and offer more than one for pretty much any word you search for. There are many different references that can be accessed through dictionary.com as well. After reading the definitions offered for “education” I have a better understanding of what the literal meaning of education is instead of the “teacher version.”
Lunenburg, Fred C. Early Childhood Education Programs Can Make a Difference in
Academic, Economic, and Social Arenas. N.p.: n.p., 2000. 519. Sam Houston
State University. EBSCO. Web. 23 Nov. 2009.
The author of this article is part of the Center for Research and Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. In the article he is writing about the preschool experience and how to make it meaningful and high quality. He also talks about different styles/types of preschool, the family experiences, and ending with prenatal care. The overall message is how to get children prepared and ready for the K-12 schools system and that early childhood or preschool plays an important role in doing so. After reading this article I am more aware of some of the different types of preschools. I also am better able to argue the importance early childhood education/preschool plays on school readiness for children.
Rivera, Miquela. "Importance of Quality Early Childhood Education." The Hispanic
Outlook in Higher Education (2008): 1-4. FindArticles.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2009.
Vaughan, JoAn.
The author of this article has a PhD. and is a clinical psychologist. She has eight years experience in early childhood policy and program development and consultations. In this article she is writing about Latino students in the early childhood education system. I believe that a lot of what she is saying relates to all children and not just specifically Latinos. Some of her points are critical to all students but she stresses the importance for Latino students. She discusses higher education and to succeed in higher education early childhood education is extremely important. After reading this article I am more aware of the challenges that students have and overcome regarding their ethnicity. As I said, early childhood education is important for all students but reading the stress factors on Latino children I am more aware of extra challenges.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
RJA #13b: Annotated Bibliography, Part 1
Copple, Carol, and Sue Bredekamp. Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An
Introduction for Teachers of Children 3 to 6. Washington D.C.: NAEYC, 2006. 15. Print.
As employees in early childhood education the authors of this book main goal is to teach teachers how to teach appropriate materials according to ages and stages of children. The authors Copple and Bredekamp explain what developmentally appropriate practice is, how to make your classroom appropriate and how developmentally appropriate practice makes a difference in the lives of the children. They spilt the book into three main parts; what is DAP?, the developmentally appropriate practitioner, ad FAQs. The first section explains DAP and decisions that teachers make are important. The second section gives suggestions and teaches aspects of good teaching and how to incorporate DAP into the classroom. The last section answers common questions about DAP. After reading this book teachers will be better able to incorporate developmentally appropriate practice into the classroom and become better teachers because they will be more aware.
Jalongo, Mary R., and Joan P. Isenberg. Exploring You Role: An Introduction to Early
Childhood Education. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc., 2008. 119-93.
Print.
As professors in education the authors have written this book to offer their own expertise and the standards of the NAEYC organization. This book is an introductory book into the field of early childhood education. It offers an interactive CD where students can practice and put into effect what they are learning as they read. This book had a wide variety of chapters so that it truly touches on all aspects of teaching in early childhood education. The textbook is in its third edition so it keeps growing and getting better each time. Reading and interacting has made early childhood educators more aware and better teachers with the information and practice given by the textbook.
Zhang, Hong, and Nola Kortner. Oral Language Development across the
Curriculum, K-12. ERIC Digest. Bloomington, IN: ERIC Clearinghouse, 1995. 3-
4. Print.
As writers for the Education Resource Information Center the authors bring to attention issues that effect children in their educational careers. In this particular article they discuss oral language. They make points on how oral language is important in order to learn and that oral language today is lacking in the school system. This article is geared toward teachers and whoever is in the field of education. There are main sections such as, Teacher Role, Oral Language as Foundation, Research on Cognitive Development, and Teacher as Facilitator. Overall the main goal of the article is oral language skills are lacking in the schools and how the teachers create this and how they can solve the problem.
Heckman, James J. "Invest in the Very Young." Encyclopedia on Early Childhood
Development. Eds. Richard E. Tremblay Ray D. Peters, Michel Boivin, and
Ronald G. Barr. Montreal, Quebec: n.p., 2004. Web. 29 Nov. 2009
The author of this article has a PhD. and is a professor of economics. In his article he tries to tell the importance of early childhood development. This article discusses what “things” are missed and overlooked. The author also talks about studies that show the importance of early learning and how current policies are based on misconceptions. The article is short and full of information. After reading it I understand what current policies say and how they affect the children. Also some important aspects of early childhood education that are otherwise forgotten are discussed.
Introduction for Teachers of Children 3 to 6. Washington D.C.: NAEYC, 2006. 15. Print.
As employees in early childhood education the authors of this book main goal is to teach teachers how to teach appropriate materials according to ages and stages of children. The authors Copple and Bredekamp explain what developmentally appropriate practice is, how to make your classroom appropriate and how developmentally appropriate practice makes a difference in the lives of the children. They spilt the book into three main parts; what is DAP?, the developmentally appropriate practitioner, ad FAQs. The first section explains DAP and decisions that teachers make are important. The second section gives suggestions and teaches aspects of good teaching and how to incorporate DAP into the classroom. The last section answers common questions about DAP. After reading this book teachers will be better able to incorporate developmentally appropriate practice into the classroom and become better teachers because they will be more aware.
Jalongo, Mary R., and Joan P. Isenberg. Exploring You Role: An Introduction to Early
Childhood Education. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc., 2008. 119-93.
Print.
As professors in education the authors have written this book to offer their own expertise and the standards of the NAEYC organization. This book is an introductory book into the field of early childhood education. It offers an interactive CD where students can practice and put into effect what they are learning as they read. This book had a wide variety of chapters so that it truly touches on all aspects of teaching in early childhood education. The textbook is in its third edition so it keeps growing and getting better each time. Reading and interacting has made early childhood educators more aware and better teachers with the information and practice given by the textbook.
Zhang, Hong, and Nola Kortner. Oral Language Development across the
Curriculum, K-12. ERIC Digest. Bloomington, IN: ERIC Clearinghouse, 1995. 3-
4. Print.
As writers for the Education Resource Information Center the authors bring to attention issues that effect children in their educational careers. In this particular article they discuss oral language. They make points on how oral language is important in order to learn and that oral language today is lacking in the school system. This article is geared toward teachers and whoever is in the field of education. There are main sections such as, Teacher Role, Oral Language as Foundation, Research on Cognitive Development, and Teacher as Facilitator. Overall the main goal of the article is oral language skills are lacking in the schools and how the teachers create this and how they can solve the problem.
Heckman, James J. "Invest in the Very Young." Encyclopedia on Early Childhood
Development. Eds. Richard E. Tremblay Ray D. Peters, Michel Boivin, and
Ronald G. Barr. Montreal, Quebec: n.p., 2004. Web. 29 Nov. 2009
The author of this article has a PhD. and is a professor of economics. In his article he tries to tell the importance of early childhood development. This article discusses what “things” are missed and overlooked. The author also talks about studies that show the importance of early learning and how current policies are based on misconceptions. The article is short and full of information. After reading it I understand what current policies say and how they affect the children. Also some important aspects of early childhood education that are otherwise forgotten are discussed.
Monday, November 23, 2009
RJA #13a: Field Research Report
For my field research I observed different preschools. I chose to visit four different preschools with different philosophies and cirriculums. The four cirriculums/philosophies were; montessori (learn through play), high-scope (mixture of play and teacher instruction), mixed aged (creative cirriculum), and tools of the mind (think smart not hard). I strictly observed the classrooms, only speaking when I first arrived so the children knew who I was and what I was doing in the classroom. From my observations I pulled information that was simililar between all the schools. To show differences (if need be) in my paper I will share both or all sides of what was going on at each school.
Monday, November 16, 2009
RJA #12c: Introduction Check
Tiffany's paragraphs were well written and the only thing was the thesis was unclear...she is working on that! I copied the wron URL...sorry.
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Walter's intro. was well written. It sounds very professional, I was a little confused what his argument was.
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Walter's intro. was well written. It sounds very professional, I was a little confused what his argument was.
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RJA #12b: Presentation Plan
For my presentation I plan to cover a little background information explaining that early childhood education is not simply daycare. Then I will go into what skills children develop during their time in an ECE program. I will talk about educational skills, social skills and I may touch on ECE in China...since that will be incorporated in my paper. I may also expand on oral language development since we all use speech as a form of communication, its pretty its pretty important and developed mostly during the early years of life. I will probably show pictures of "things" that happen in an ECE classroom, and any other figures and graphs that will show the importance or "philosophy" of early childhood education. Hopefully that will cover the whole seven minutes.
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