Before we begin, we must be clear that “communication is the process by which individuals use symbols, signs, and behaviors to exchange information” (O’Hair, D., Wiemann, M., D. I., & Teven, J., 2018, p. 4). “We do it by our presence and by our absence, by our silences as well as our words, by ourContinue reading “What Is Communication?”
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The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression, Part II
At the beginning of this journey, I was able to establish and become part of a “collaborative learning community” (Laureate, 2011). As I have progressed, my colleagues and I have been “studying together and supporting each other’s goals with regard to taking on and mastering challenges” (Laureate, 2011). As I take time and reflect overContinue reading “The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression, Part II”
When I Think of Research…
Here we go! This is my last week on studying research and finalizing my simulation project as well as reflecting on how my proposal will make a contribution to the field of early childhood education. The skills and knowledge I’ve learned throughout this course gave me the “power and knowledge to be a critical consumerContinue reading “When I Think of Research…”
Welcoming Families From Around the World
Did you know that there are 194 countries in the world today (Kershner, 2020)? Out of those countries, the United States population makes up about 150 of those countries (Laureate, 2011). It’s no doubt “that as an early childhood professional you will encounter children from diverse backgrounds whose families may have come from many differentContinue reading “Welcoming Families From Around the World”
Research Around the World: A Voice for Young People
As you know, innovative research in the field of Early Childhood Education is not only happening nationwide, but also internationally. One of the influential web sites that gave me an opportunity to read and think about early childhood, from another perspective, was Early Childhood Australia. They are very similiar to that of NAEYC. Some currentContinue reading “Research Around the World: A Voice for Young People”
Top Tips from Parents on Home Schooling During a Pandemic.
TOP TIPS FOR HOME SCHOOLING DURING A PANDEMIC I had to literally open my calendar and count the weeks before writing this, the count them again and … Top Tips from Parents on Home Schooling During a Pandemic.
Perspectives on Diversity and Culture.
An effective method to deepen one’s grasp of any topic is to listen to and then reflect on those ideas (Laureate, 2011). This week, I was provided the opportunity to ask other people what they think about diversity and culture. Below are their responses: Jewandra Rawls, Ph. D in Developmental Specialists – Age 52 “CultureContinue reading “Perspectives on Diversity and Culture.”
Uplifting Stories: Research that Benefits Children and Families
“Researchers in every discipline have been guided by explicit ethic guidelines and therefore exist numerous examples of children and/or families who have benefited from high quality ethical research” (Laureate, 2011). In this blog, I will share some of the findings that encourages me to think about such positive examples of research. Research has proven toContinue reading “Uplifting Stories: Research that Benefits Children and Families”
My Family Culture
Imagine “a major catastrophe has almost completely devastated the infrastructure of your country. The emergency government has decided that the surviving citizens will be best served if they are evacuated to other countries willing to take refugees. You and your immediate family are among the survivors of this catastrophic event. However, you have absolutely noContinue reading “My Family Culture”
My Personal Research Journey
The journey continues… where to next? As one chapter ends another begins. Over the last week, I’ve learned to identify and focus on gaining information that will help me understand my topics better. My main topic was Social-Emotional Development within the early childhood field amongst children. After breaking this down into subtopics, the topic IContinue reading “My Personal Research Journey”
Bridging the Gap in Early Childhood Education 