I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities,
abilities, and potential of each child.
This is a very important ideal to remember and respect because each year when children come to a program, they are like a clean slate. We have no bias about them and we are able to get to know them without influential information other than necessary. Each child is and always will be unique. P-3A.1—We shall recognize the contributions of colleagues
to our program and not participate in practices
that diminish their reputations or impair their
effectiveness in working with children and families.
Our program is taking on transformations this year with a new 4 year old teacher and 2 new assistants. Since I have been an assistant in a preschool, I have so much respect for my colleagues. It is not always an easy job to do and I welcome their presence in the classroom. I am hoping that we can all collaborate together and gather some terrific ideas for our school year.
We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers
of services for their children.
Many families are not aware or are unable to find the sources needed for their children. When questions arise, families need to have that information available and accessible. As a teacher, I feel a responsibility to finding and providing sources to all families.
I think these are all great! I really like the last one because I too think it is highly important to get as much information out as possible to the families of the children in our care. I think that it is an important for the success of the children for the families to be involved and will feel involved if you take time to help them. Many parents (including myself at times) do not like to as for help, but if the information is readily available to them they may likely read if it, especially if it relates to them.
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes I so focus on the education of children that tend to fprgot the importance of being advocates. Advocacy is definetely sometime that I want to promove more as a teacher ...
ReplyDeleteWanted to thankyou for your support throughout this class and with the blog assignments. I look forward to being able to work with you again in the future!! Good luck and enjoy your two week break...I know I will!!
ReplyDeleteI just want to thank you for your time to share your resources, your quotes...I really like visiting your blog and comment. I hope that we can share some courses in the future together. Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteDebbie