NAEYC and ME

 

 

I-1.2—To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on knowledge of each child.

            While children are forever evolving so must the research into the development of how children learn and their rate of development. I have a deep passion to see each child reach their full potential. I read everything I can get my hands to better equip myself with the knowledge I need to ensure their development. of my students. NAEYC, (2009) states, “The profession’s responsibility to promote quality in the care and education of young children compels us to revisit regularly the validity and currency of our core knowledge and positions, such as this one on issues of practice.”

I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

            Today’s society is every change and the same as yesterday will not work with today’s students. We as educators must first understand that every child is not a cookie cutter child; meaning that every one of our students learns at a different pace and style.  NAEYC, (2005) states, “Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the human life cycle.” It is the responsibility of teachers to recognize the abilities of these children and to aid them in moving to the next stage of their education.

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.

            Yes, it is important to change our way of thinking when it comes to educating our young minds however there is another aspect we must change also. The environment in which a child learns. I can remember one of my older friends talking about going to school and sitting in desk that where line up in a perfect row and children were not to talk unless they were ask a question. Now in today’s setting children no longer are sitting quite but have a chance to change the setting or the classroom to make it more inviting but also to help change the lesson plans as

 “student directed” lesson plans.  According to (Elias et al 1997), “Social and emotional learning is the process through which children and adults develop the skills, attitudes, and values necessary to acquire social and emotional competence.”

 

References:

Elias, M., Frey, K., Greensburg, M., Haynes, N., Kessler, R., Schwab-Stone, M. Shaver, T. (1997). Promoting Social and Emotional Learning. Alexandria, VA: ASCD

 

            NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

 

NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8. Retrieved December 20,2020, from https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/PSDAP.pdf