TIME WELL SPENT
This has really been an
exciting course as I complete my Master’s in Early Childhood Education. I have really enjoyed my on-line education,
in which I was very skeptical at first.
A positive learning climate in a school for young children is a composite of many things. It is an attitude that respects children. It is a place where children receive guidance and encouragement from the responsible adults around them. It is an environment where children can experiment and try out new ideas without fear or failure. It is an atmosphere that builds children’s self-confidence so they dare to take risks. It is an environment that nurtures a love of learning.
~Carol B. Hillman (20th Century),
One of
the first felt learning’s from this program would be being able to handle a
challenge that some children have to go through. As an educator, we must always focus on being
concern, having knowledge, and love no matter what the circumstance may
be. Secondly, as we live in a diverse
world, we all live around discrimination and we should be passionate for our
children and their families. This causes
a child to have low self-esteem and many social problems, but with the help of
staff and family we can provide some type of assessment. The third deeply felt learning I experience
in this course was becoming a leader in the Community of Practice. I have big dreams of becoming that
transformation leader and I have the confidence of accomplishing that goal.
One
long-term goal is to be able to create a Community of Practice that will
promote many children and families that are in my community. Its takes a whole community to keep a child
on track and maintain a healthier society.
I would
like to say a special thanks to my colleagues and Dr. Darragh and wish you’ll a
joyous farewell. As a group working
together, we were able to complete this course through determination. I wish all of you the best and let’s continue
to make a difference in the lives of our children, along with their families.
Keep up the great work Janet! I love the quote you used from Carol B. Hillman.
ReplyDeleteJanet,
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you in your future endevours! I agree that we as teachers have a huge impact on the children and we can make a positive difference in their lives.
Janet,
ReplyDeleteI also felt that a very important learning from this program was the issue of diversity and teaching children about the importance of respecting and appreciating each individual. Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comments throughout the course and best of luck in the future!
Hello Janet,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a pleasure learning with you over the course of this program. I know that you will make a tremendous impact on the children and families you will work with, especially your drive on obesity awareness. I wish you the best in all your future endeavours