Testing For Intelligence

I think that the determination of what a child has learned shouldn't be base on a assessesment of a test. When they mandated the No Child Left Behind Act, I thought that was the worse thing they could have ever done. Children are different and every child doesn't learn the same way. This act made it harder in my opinion for teachers to teach. At the school I use to work at, it was all about MCT and thats what we had to prep the kids for constantly.This act purpose to just being able to just come up with your own form of testing to fit each child needs change teachers form of thinking and ways to teach their students. The information is already pretty much given to you and we would have to drill the students until they learned almost everything that wouldn't be given the test. In other countries such as China has the longest history of tests and examination  in the world. Today tests and examination are still the tools to assess educational outcome in China, and the scores of various tests are still used in many places as the sole determinant factors for promoting students into higher level of education or even grades. Based on such a way in educational assessment it is not surprised at what the educational system supplies would not necessarily meet the demand of labor markets.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_China/Assessment

Consequences of Stressor

The Stressor in which I choose was Disease

I choose this topic because their are so many diseases that has taking over and is causing so many of people to become ill. Cancer is one of the main diseases that has attacked my family and has become the second -leading cause of death in the United States. But survial rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to improvements in cancer screening and cancer treatment. Cancer refers to anyone of larger number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the abiltity to infiltrate amd destroy normal body tissue. Cancer also has the abiltiyty to spread throug out your body. This disease just has taken over this world and my grandmother is fighting with this today and its such a stressor until it's stressing us out as a family and I have lost other family members due to this illness.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome( SIDS)

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

I choose this topic because, I have a very close friend who lost her daughter to this syndrome and this was very emotional and hard to understand. A lack of answers is a part a what makes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) frightening Sids is the leading cause among infants 1month to 1 year old, and claims the lives of about 2,500 each year in the United States. It remains unpredictable despite the years of research. Even so, the risk of SIDS can greatly reduced. First and foremost, infants younger than 1 year should be placed on their backs to sleep never faced down on their stomach. I just really took interested in this topic because of my past experiences and it is a serious and painful situation.

www.kids.org

Child Birth

My own personal birth experience was wonderful. I didn't have any difficulties and my doctor and nurses was extremely nice. I didn't want to leave the hospital..lol but I was very thankful for not having any complications. My whole entire pregnancy was wonderful never had morning sickness and my doctor appointments was good as well. My friends always say my next pregnancy is going to be bad because, everything went so well with my first. I also had to opportunity to see one of my cousin give birth and oh was that an experience I will never ever forget and emotional. I didn't cry when I gave birth but to actually see it all and I mean ALL,WAS BREATH TAKING. Women go through a lot giving birth and it can be dangerous but its such a beautiful blessing and feeling to know you have given birth to something so precious as a child.

My Colleagues

Brandee, I have really and truly enjoyed collaborating with you. I know that you are a sweet, loving, passionate woman that cares a great deal about the children you service. I know that one day you will be a great director and owner of your own daycare center soon. Thank you for your words of encouragement and your gratitude towards my ambition and accomplishments. Again let me say thank for having a brilliant,warm,cheerful, attitude with a caring heart.

Terrance, thank  you for just being a great man that you are. It takes a strong man and honest man to take up this field. Continue to lead by example and being the light that those little boys need to brighten up their days. The more you give the more you will receive and they need a strong man such as yourself to make a difference in their lives. I have really enjoyed our discussions and class together best wishes to you and let me know if I can be of some assistant to you cousin:-). I'm just a phone call away its not hard getting my number Sagonda is just around the corner Poomy got her number.

Leslie, thank you also for your words of encouragements. I can always count on looking at your post and saying to myself that lady got herself together:-) and knows exactly what she wants, and is so passionate about her beliefs and answers.You have motivated me to bringing it on. I know that whatever you are going to say its going to be real and heart felt. You are such a shining star. Continue to believe and you will have your own daycare in no time. Just remember anything worth having is definitely worth working for and will with God on your side you can't go wrong. You have done such a remarkable job in this class and I wish you all the best.

Cassandra, you are so good at what you do, all you have to say is two or three sentences and you done and its all good. I love it!!! You  seem like a straight to the point kind of woman, which is good I really enjoyed reading your post and collaborating with you. I have said this since day one. Your passion is deep and passionate. Continue to keep your positive straight forward attitude you will always achieve you are good. you go girl:-)

Evelyn didn't get a chance to collaborate much with you but good luck on your journey. Much success!!

Dr. Dartt, thank you for all that you had to contribute to making this course a success for my classmates and myself. This has been a great class and you are indeed a great instructor thanks for allowing me to take another step towards a promising future:-)

NAYEC  and  DEC codes of ethics

I-1.4—To appreciate the vulnerability of children and
their dependence on adults.


I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings
that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and
physical development and that respect their dignity
and their contributions.

I-1.9—To advocate for and ensure that all children,
including those with special needs, have access to the needed to be successful.

I think that in education especially early childhood education these three really are important to me because,
children often learn how to trust adults especially the ones that truly have their interest in their hearts.
As educators children look up to us and they can sense and feel when their teacher really appreciate their presence. Also we have to present a creative and warm environment for our children as well as teach them the developmental skills they are so eagerly. We are the voices for these children especially the ones with special needs I really want to develop some kind of program for children with special needs I'm actually in the process of getting my center equip so I can be able to accept some children with special needs we really have to advocate for these type of children and families because they need as much support that they can receive because they are very special and I just want to be a great help to them.

DEC

Ensuring the Well-Being of Our Children and Families

In chapter three, I found this to be very important because ensuring the well being of the children in which you service is important, mainly because if the children are secured they can give us more and be more attentive to whats they are learning and their minds won't be distracted. Since I have be in this field I have learn that children demonstrate what they are feeling through their actions and they want just come right out and say it but if you truly pay attention to your students you will know if something is different about each and every child you teach.

•  Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
  
•  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/policy/toolkit.pdf

Course Resource

Video Program: “The Resources for Early Childhood”
Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted resources.

Part 1: 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, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://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, fromhttp://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, fromhttp://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://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  
  Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
  
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al.  (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title. 

Part 2: 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:
• 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 video 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/about/
  Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements. 

Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week’s Application assignment.

Part 3: 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/main/about.cfm
  
• 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//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
  
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
  
• 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.preknow.org/
  
• Voices for America’s Children
  http://www.voices.org/
  
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/
     

Part 4: 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

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? [Book]

by Bill Martin, Eric Carle - H. Holt (1992) - hardback - 32 pages

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.

Brown Bear Brown Bear

www.hubbardscupboard.org/brown_bear_brown_bear.html

Charlotte's Web (2006) - IMDb

www.imdb.com/title/tt0413895/

Sue Bredekemp is a person of interest to me in the Early Childhood field she has contributed as well as done her research, and have lead different organizations. Her passion for Early Childhood Education is endless and she is a very outstanding.