The organization that I have been exploring is the National
Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educator (NAECTE). The Journal of Early
Childhood Teacher Education publishes original manuscripts, reviews, and
information about association activities.
The journal provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas
about research and practice in early childhood teacher education. The journal publishes
research reports, position papers, essays on current issues, reflective reports
on innovative teacher education practices, letters to the editor and books
reviews. The journal is published by Taylor and Francis.
The article “Service Learning: A Promising Strategy for
Connecting Future Teachers to the Lives of Diverse Children and Their Families”
was published in the recent issue of The Journal of Early Teacher Education. This
article provide information about service learning implemented in a course for
teacher education candidate’s pre k- grade 5. Students learn about the dynamic of family
diversity, and how family resources and background influence children’s success
in school. This article along with others enhance my knowledge of crucial issue
that effect the learning of teachers who teach future teachers.
References
Able, H., Ghulamani, H., Mallous, R., & Glazier, J., (2014). Service Learning: A Promising Strategy for
Connecting Future Teachers to the Lives of Diverse Children and Their Families.
Retrieved from www.tandfonline.com/toc/ujec20/current#.UzdM2PF5mSM
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Education
(2014). Retrieved from www.naecte.org
Barbara I enjoy the links they have to other organization like the Early Childhood Australia a voice for young children. The one piece of information I found was on school readiness and what parents need to know. It gives parents information on determining whether their children are ready for school. Parents can consider their child’s language skills. Communication is used to engage with and teach your child. A child needs to be able to follow instructions and understand what teachers are saying, as well as being able to communicate well with teachers and the other students.
ReplyDeleteWhat about their physical well-being? A child who has a disability or a chronic illness may have difficulty with some aspects of school. This does not automatically mean they are not ready for school but any physical or functional limitations need to be considered. A child also needs motor coordination and skills to allow them to dress and undress, unwrap lunch, use a pencil and scissors, and participate in other activities that require eye hand and motor co-ordination.
If parents are concerned about whether their child is ready to start school then they will get the support and advice they need to make an informed decision. Parents are also encouraged to talk to the preschool/kindergarten teacher, the primary school teachers, and other health professionals; they can assist in assessing your child’s development and readiness for school.
Resource:
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Education (2014). Retrieved from http://www.naecte.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=31&Itemid=44
School Readiness – What Parents Need to Know, (2014) Retrieved from: http://ww2.rch.org.au/emplibrary/ccch/CPR_Vol14No3_PS_SchlRead.pdf
Barbara,
ReplyDeleteIt is very important for educators to really understand where their students are coming from. It helps to know things such as if it is a single parent home or if the parents are divorced or if there is extended family living in the home. All of this can impact the child in the classroom.
Hi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI understand as well that teachers, professionals and caregivers need to stay informed of all new information and materials within the field of early childhood. Also assuring that informantion is accurate as possible and available through resources in books, e-newsletter, and the internet. The early childhood field has also stepped up in wanting teachers to understand and learn what children really need in terms of learning and developing and making sure that families are included and know the importance of being a part of their child’s developments and overall education.
I feel like I am constantly preaching to my staff that you have to know the whole "play book" of the children in your care. Just knowing their name and birth date is not enough to provide the care and resources to them and their families. Knowing things makes a teacher a better teacher.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a very interesting website. I am glad that PreK is included in that. I often times think that there should be separate certifications or even specializations for grade PreK-2 and 3-6. There are such different stages within the PreK-6 range, and I personally think that, even though I understand why most Elementary certifications are K-6 (or PreK-6), I think we could better serve our students with this change.
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