Ramona is a hard-working‚ loving‚ single mother of two preschool aged girls‚ Theresa and Rosa. She works overtime every week‚ just to make ends meet for her and her children. Ramona and her children are in poverty. Unfortunately‚ statistics indicate that Theresa and Rosa will struggle to receive the quality preschool education they need to in order to succeed throughout Kindergarten‚ grade school‚ high school and into adulthood. According to one study by Sum and Fogs‚ students living in poverty
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My first job was being a babysitting for a while‚ which I loved then it hit me‚ why not get a degree in earlyu childhood education. I got a job in a preschool‚ I was able to do my 45 hours where I learned a lot‚ I’m not saying I did not know things‚ it just helped me learn more. I’m exited about obtaining my CDA; I know it will open a lot of jobs opportunities. I’m also willing to learn and improve my teaching. I have worked for year and a half with young children. I
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From birth on children have developmental milestones to reach. These are just a guide‚ but it does help parents and caregivers know what to practice with the children. Throughout early childhood you will notice children changing physically‚ mentally and emotionally. Growth and skills will change rapidly. As I continue work and education‚ I have realized that I would like to be a licensed lead teacher in a child care center. One day I would like to open a center of my own‚ preferably in my
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up together. I first became interested in working with children as a babysitter in my early teens. Even if I didn’t get paid I enjoyed being with young children. As time progressed I began to work in the nursery at church then moved on to the preschool age children. That’s when I found my love of Preschoolers; they’re like sponges they just soak it in. Throughout my high school years I took Child Development courses and worked as a student worker with at risk families with children from birth
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Reflective Statements of Competence: Competency Goal 6: To maintain a commitment to professionalism. To maintain a commitment to professionalism in preschool classroom you should set a goal for yourself. My goal in my classroom is to set a standard of excellence with in the room and to commit myself to the growth and development of each child in offering a positive‚ kind‚ loving‚ and safe atmosphere. I have respect‚ not only for myself but‚ for my class‚ each child‚ and their families. I keep
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Connecting the Dots: Understanding the Theories and Theorists Directions: Refer to your textbook and to the lecture notes for more information on all the theories of child development. The points possible for each question are listed next to each question. (30 points total) 1. Why do we use theories to explain child development and learning? (2 points) because it allows us to fully appreciate the cognitive‚ emotional‚ physical‚ social‚ and educational growth 2. Define classical and operant
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Preschool Caregivers in Center-Based Programs Table 1: CDA Competency Goals and Functional Areas CDA COMPETENCY GOALS /. To establish and main-tain a safe‚ healthy learning environment FUNCTIONAL AREAS LSafe 2. Healthy DEFINITIONS Candidate provides a safe environment and teaches children safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries. Candidate provides an environment that promotes health and prevents illness‚ and teaches children about good nutrition and practices that promote
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In marketing there is‚ what is) called a Unique Selling Proposition (USP. This is an important tool available for marketing‚ to differentiate the position and competition. Some vendors position their products based on price‚ durability‚ quality‚ easy to use and so on‚ as their USP. And you as a person? What makes you different? What is your area of excellence? Should it be regarded as a product‚ why shouldsomeone to buy the other person? To be more precise‚ what is truly unique and special about
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CDA Competency Goal # 3 ▪ To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance o Self: Candidate provides physical and emotional security for each child and helps each child to know‚ accept‚ and take pride in himself or herself and to develop a sense of independence. o Social: Candidate helps each child feel accepted in the group‚ helps children learn to communicate and get along with others‚ and encourages feelings or empathy and
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PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM Janelle Conlin Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods: ECE311 Instructor: Michael Walter August 10‚ 2012 PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM Preschool classroom’s fosters an exploratory play environment for children ages four to five to prepare students for private school kindergarten courses and utilizes North Carolina kindergarten standards to develop curriculum. Cumberland County public school system does not have the best reputation for educating students
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