I am learning more and more about NAEYC each week. This week I was exploring the professional development tab. This section I feel is current for what I am currently doing. It had all different types of training's that I could attend. They even do webinars which I never knew. The online training are perfect for me because of how busy I am.
I was interested in reading about how to change your holiday lesson plan so it meets everyone in the program. Though it did not change my way of thinking because some of the things the mention to do I already do. For example have dress up clothes for children who is not able to get a costume for Halloween. Another idea what having them make their own costumes in the classroom. I have done both these and they turn out great.
I did not find anything about what the government thinks about early childhood education. I did find a statement from NAEYC from 2013 saying that we have to push the government on investments of early childhood that they are looking at the wrong investments of early childhood.
Another incite that I gain is to always look back at the websites. The websites change often to add the most up to date information. We all know that things are always changing we just do not always follow up and see what is changing before it is to late. Going to this website on a weekly basis will keep you current.
I like the ideas you exploring the NAEYC website. And have training online this great idea. Anther thing I like about the websites change often to add the most up to date information. As early childhood professional, we supposed to be up to date and see what is changing before it is too late.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of having costumes for children who can't have a costume for halloween. I also have searched through the NAEYC website, I think the trainings are nice how they are available online. With working full-time and doing classes it's nice to know I can sit in my own home and do trainings and not find them in my area.
ReplyDeleteCheryl,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I think that it is a good idea for you to explore this website. Navigating through this website you will gain so much knowledge that would help you n the early childhood field. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI am really curious to read more about celebrating holidays. I have worked in schools that do not allow celebration of holidays at all and at schools that celebrate many common holidays. I personally really enjoy teaching fun holiday-related units and the students seem to really enjoy it too. I am going to have to go to NAEYC to read more. I respect what they have to say and would love to try new teaching methods in my classroom. Thanks for sharing!
Siera