I
have learned so much from this program and it has really developed my sense of
thinking and also how I want to be more of an advocate for the children and
families I work with. One thing I learned was that we need to ensure all
children are treated equally and follow the Developmentally Appropriate
Practice Standards. The second thing I learned was that it is important for
children to be introduced to technology. In this era children want to learn
through technology and it is more common than when we were growing up. The most
important thing I learned was how to set up a child care center and also
learning how to choose stakeholders and those who would be on my board of
directors. During my tenure here at Walden University I have come in contact
with a lot of people and we all have one thing in common and that is we all
have a special place in our hearts for children in early childhood.
My long-term
goal is to be a director of a child care center or eventually open my own. I
want a childcare center that is affordable but is a quality program for the
children and the families I serve.
My
favorite quote is “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – Maya Angelou
Andrea Armstrong , Lead Teacher ; Head Start/GSRP
email: andreaa@caascm.org
Andrea, I definitely agree with you. This program has made me realize the importance of self-reflection and how that can help develop my sense of thinking. I cannot believe that we finally came out in the end. The were a few times that I wondered what I got myself into when I reach Sunday night and scrambling to finish assignment. This program has taught me a lot about child development, diversity and working with families, but it has taught me more about my own strengths and abilities. This is not the end. This is the beginning to something great and special. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement about equality, all children and families deserve a chance to be treated equally and given a chance to have positive experiences during their childhood. Best of luck to you and you continue the journey of life.