"If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results." - Jack Dixon
In the area I live in the school district and educators are being unfairly bashed for the behavior of the students in all areas. There have been social media post, forums held, conferences, and even news reports of the horrible behavior of the students in this area. Their are some parents whom have stepped in an visit the schools and have done so even with their high school student. There are other parents whom have taken being room mom as an everyday all day task be it in their child class or where ever additional support is needed within the campuses.
What opportunities and/or requirements for professional development exist?
With the current issues of the students poor behavior I believe based off of what I have read that the educators and the more supportive parents/guardians along with the school board have taken measures to host platforms to discuss the ongoing issues and what the parents along side the educators can do to build as well as implement a resolution.
What are some of your professional goals, inclusive of goals related to supporting social equity?
My professionals goals are to successfully master this program along with receiving my certification before the end of the summer and to gain as much insight possible along the way. I believe as an educator I will continuously build on subject matters concerning ECE and all learners in general which is something I ecstatically embrace those impending experiences.
What are some of your professional hopes, dreams, and challenges?
I have had a legal list of challenges to come about since the beginning of the year however, my biggest have been juggling being a single mom, this program, my certification program and working full time with little to no rest with various other task that require my time and attention. Although those are just a few things I highlighted in regard to my challenges I know that because this is something that I want and time is quickly passing it will not be long before I am able to look back and possibly encourage someone else to pursue their life goal.
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5 comments:
Violanda,
I really like the quote you included with your post, "If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results." - Jack Dixon
It is important for educators to remember this mindset. First, problem-solving needs to occur and patience to try different strategies, interventions, ideas to create change then results will be seen. Change is the first step!
QUALITY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
All early childhood services cannot be quality for every child and family because not all children and families are the same. Differences include gender, ethnicity, cultural affiliations and heritages, socio-economic status of families, special educational needs, giftedness, language background, prior experiences, values and preferences.
A service that might suit a child at age one, may be a place that ceases to be good for the child a year or two later or when family circumstances change. Even centers that have the same owner or management group, share the same policies, and are built to the same design with the same equipment will vary in quality for children, because the adults working at the centre and the children attending will differ at each centre making for different interactions and experiences.
However well a service complies with requirements for quality set by government through regulations it does not follow that the service will provide quality of experience and benefit the child’s development and be remarkable for the family.
https://www.childforum.com/research-quality-of-ece-childcare/105-quality-early-childhood-education-and-care.html
Violanda,
I commend you on overcoming your challenges and continuing your education as a single mom. I am married and still find it hard to juggle everything some days. I enjoyed reading your post!!! It is sad that in your area the school district and educators are being unfairly bashed for the behavior of the students in all areas. Sadly this is a reality in many areas around the United States. The most important part is that the parents are staying involved. Parents help make a difference and it is important for them to advocate for their children.
QUALITY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
All early childhood services cannot be quality for every child and family because not all children and families are the same. Differences include gender, ethnicity, cultural affiliations and heritages, socio-economic status of families, special educational needs, giftedness, language background, prior experiences, values and preferences.
A service that might suit a child at age one, may be a place that ceases to be good for the child a year or two later or when family circumstances change. Even centers that have the same owner or management group, share the same policies, and are built to the same design with the same equipment will vary in quality for children, because the adults working at the centre and the children attending will differ at each centre making for different interactions and experiences.
However well a service complies with requirements for quality set by government through regulations it does not follow that the service will provide quality of experience and benefit the child’s development and be remarkable for the family.
https://www.childforum.com/research-quality-of-ece-childcare/105-quality-early-childhood-education-and-care.html
Hello Violanda, great blog post for the week. First off, I salute you on being a single mother and going to school to accomplish your life goals. I am a single mom I know how it can be when it comes to being able to juggle doing schoolwork, your job work and doing your job as being someone mother can be a lot on one person. I also love that the parents in your community go out and volunteer in their children's schools even in high schools because children's education doesn't stop during the early childhood years.
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