There were not any specific information that was relevant to my current professional development since I am a novice in this field; I have not held a position in this field until now. I have just recently started an in-home daycare and I really enjoy my role as director and teacher. Now I can say that I have a similar educational approach as the Liberty's new preschool program. Their program is child-centered and helps children to develop self confidence and acquire the desire to learn new things. They also incorporate several activities that focuses on creativity and the improvement of social skills.
Their program Parent's As Teachers made me think about an issue in new ways. They recognize that parents are every child's first teacher and if they strengthen the parents ability to parent their child then the child will have a much better opportunities in their future. Inadquate parenting is one of the main issues with children not being properly prepared to start kindergarten. Improving the early childhood programs is an excellent idea and I believe these programs should be the best for our children. However, helping parent’s be their children’s best first teachers will ultimately help their child. In this program parents are provided with information, guidance and assistance. They also provide practical support to families with young children in need of assistance and identify children who are at risk and those with disabilities, special needs and provides support to both these children and their families.
The website did not specifically indicate how economists, neuroscientist, or politicians support the early childhood field. However they do use a variety of resources to assist with funding such as fundraisers, phone recycling, donations, buying gifts and sponsoring a child.
A new insight about issues and trends in the early childhood field that I gained from exploring the website was improving the parenting styles of parents and the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, which strives to serve the child's welfare and the social needs of families, promotes child creativity and active participation.
I agree that parents not doing thier part to educate thier children does have a lot to do with thier children not being ready for school. While sometimes it is that parents don't know what to do to educate thier children, I think today a lot of that has to do with parents' work schedules. Parents are so busy these days that I don't think they have time to really "parent." The PAT program seems to be a great idea either way, whether it teaches parents what to do or just gives them options on what to do so they don't have to plan it.
ReplyDeleteI have to speak from a parent perspective on this one. I help my children with their work but somtimes it takes forever because I have more than 1 child in school and the teacher sends home all this work.....I am already tired when I get home and I have to help with homework, cook,clean and try to get my work done.......I be TIRED......TEACHERS AND PARENTS NEED TO WORK TOGETHER ON THIS MATTER
ReplyDeleteHats off to you! I commend you for pursuing your education so early in the beginning of your career as an early childhood professional. Your actions are indicative of your commitment to the field. You are on the right track. As you apply what you learn your families will greatly benefit. I wish you the best.
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