Why is your simulation important to the field of early childhood?
Over the past eight weeks creating this research simulation wasn’t easy at first but I had to change my perspective to think of how this would benefit me in my career. My research topic was The Impact on Child Development When Teachers are Prepared. I believe my topic is important because when teachers are not prepared it can cause teachers and children to become stress, there will be a focus on my behavior management than learning, and this could lead to a teacher possibly changing careers. I want teachers to be happy and enjoy what they are doing. I also want teachers to be knowledgeable as they become a resource for parents and the community.
If you were to conduct your simulation proposal, who would benefit?
I believe children, families, teachers and the community
would benefit from my simulation proposal. With prepared teachers optimal learning
would be implemented in the classroom from the design of the environment to
effective communication with parents. I believe teachers would have a better
insight as to why collecting data and how to collect is important. For programs such as Head Start teachers would
be able to help bridge the gap for children entering kindergarten programs. Families
would be able to ask questions about development such as what is and why should
I be concerned with how my child develops? We as educators have to inquire and
gain knowledge to educate others.
What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?
What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?
Some ways my perception of early childhood professionals has
been modified due to this research course is that we must continue to do the
research to get questions answered and needs met. I had the opportunity to participate
in a focus group about investing in early childhood educators, and one of the
issue was how teachers feel about obtaining higher education in the early
childhood field. It was an eye-opening experience to hear feedback from infant/
toddler teachers at different locations. Many teachers want to pursue more education
but financially it is impossible for many. One point they stood out for me was
at some places the teacher with a bachelor’s degree was getting paid almost the
same amount as someone who only had taken a few education courses. Also, when
the pay isn’t increased after earning a degree some teachers go to teach in elementary
schools for better pay and benefits.
As always, I thank my colleagues for taking time to read my blog and I appreciate all the feedback. Especially during these uncertain times, I hope everyone stays safe. Here is a video to say keep up the good work whether you are a parent or not and a personal favorite video Every Kid Needs a Champion.
As always, I thank my colleagues for taking time to read my blog and I appreciate all the feedback. Especially during these uncertain times, I hope everyone stays safe. Here is a video to say keep up the good work whether you are a parent or not and a personal favorite video Every Kid Needs a Champion.
Trochim, W. M., Donnelly, J. P., & Arora, K. (2016).
Research methods: The essential knowledge base (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage
Learning.
A Moment to Yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEmaWIxyhj8
Every Kid Needs a Champion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw&t=118s
