Week 2 Communiation Skills: Language, Nonverbal, Listening

This week we were asked to watch an episode of a television show in silence and then watch the show with the sound on and the sound off. This week I decided to watch an episode of the show The Real. The Real is a panel show with 4 outspoken female host who are all going through varied life experience, which include motherhood, new marriages and experiencing the single life. This week when I watched they had Ayesha Curry on the show. From what I observed the ladies on the show seemed to enjoy talking to one another. The body language of the group was positive. I didn’t observe any eye-rolling or any folded arms that suggested any kind of animosity. When I played the recording back and then listened to the show it seemed that their body language match what was actually taking place. Before watching with sound from the body language and the facial expression I observed I assumed that the relationships were positive and they were genuinely happy to be with one another and enjoyed talking to each other. They also seemed to have positive interaction with the celebrity guests that were on the show.

EDUC 6165 Week 2 Blog

When I first looked at this assignment I knew I wanted to write about my onsite administrator. I have worked under her for several years. When she first interviewed me years ago I was amazed by her communication skills and leadership skills. When she communicated she was always calm and to the point. When she conducted staff meetings she communicated clearly so we would understand what she expected of us.

She was a great listener and very compassionate to her staff. She had an understanding of us and would be there anytime we needed to communicate. When I need someone to talk to she was very understanding. A couple weeks ago she ask me to be the back-up OSA. By her teaching me to communicate. I want to show the other teachers I can be a leader. I hope to continue learning how to communicate effectively and learn to be a great listener. I want to be an effective leader.

When I think of Research

Over the past several weeks this course has helped me gain many new insights into the world of early childhood research.This course taught me about the proper process in which to design a research study.  It allows for us to study different important topics within the field to see what positive things are helping children develop and what negative things need to be worked on.

Why is your simulation important to the field of early childhood?

My simulation is important because play can play many different roles in the classroom. Plat is natural for children to do and it is a big part of their childhood. Play is a way children express their feelings and emotions.

If you were to conduct your simulation proposal, who would benefit?

Children and their families will benefit from my stimulation. Teachers will also benefit because they will get to know the children while they play. They will be able to develop a relationship with children and their families.

What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?

My perception of the early childhood profession has been modified as a result of the course in that I realize that in order to fully understand children, research has to be accurate. I would like to say a big, “Thank You” to all of my colleagues and hope that you will have fun in moving forward in your endeavors.  Maybe we will be in another class together.

Research Around the World

What are some of the current international research topics?

Some the current research topics of this week five are ECDVU Sub-Saharan Africa: Mission Statement, Early Childhood Australia a voice for young children and European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA).

What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?

I chose to explore Early Childhood Australia site. One new insight that I have gained from this site is the information provided about the “National Quality Standard Professional Learning Program.” The program is designed to help ECP’s (Early Childhood Professionals) meet the criteria of setting up an appropriate designed early education environment. They first help you understand the links between EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) with NQS (National Quality Standards). They offer resources to help professionals learn about appropriate environment settings as well as incorporating good practices in the classroom with learning videos, forums, social media outlets, and funding and sponsorship resources.

 What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?

The supporting best practices tab offers very insight information for learning, play, feelings, behaviors, teaching, children’s rights, and developmental stages. Each topic has many subtopics that can be useful to some of my colleagues for their research simulation. For example, my research stimulation is about behavior. 

Reference:

Early Childhood Australia: A voice for young children. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/

Research that Benefits Children and Families- Uplifting Stories

I would do research that benefits children and families I would do how parenting has changed in recent decades. I can remember my grandparents keeping me while my parents worked. During the summer we played outside all day. We came in to eat lunch and breakfast and went right back outside. Whatever my grandma cooked for us that is what we had to eat. There was no choosing what you wanted to eat. Whatever our parents or grandparents told us to do we did it. Time like this has changed so much. Children now can do what they want to do. Its not all on the children but what the parents allow them to do. I look at the children in my classroom and when they do something wrong and we let the parents know they act like its no big deal. The children take their parents as a joke. I can say I’m going to call your mama they say go ahead I don’t care. If I got in trouble at school my parents would beat my butt. I knew better not to get in trouble or embarrass my parents. All they had to do was look at me and I knew I better straighten up.

Parents want to be their child’s friend instead of being a parent. I had my children at the age of 15 and 21. Some say it comes from children having children but I raise my children the same way my parents and grandparents raised me. I was very understanding with my children but they know when I mean business. Parents now are relaxed and lazy. They are not teaching their child structure, respect for others and themselves and the value of an education. Out of this research I want to gain knowledge to help these parents improve their parenting skills and give them the resources that they need.

Your Personal Research Blog

The topic I choose to do my research the benefits of play and learning and how they are connected. I chose this topic because I want to reach out to families and others about the importance of play. When children play on their own or with other children they are learning and creating. Children have a strong opportunity when they engage in play. It allows them to create, explore and interact with the world around them. Children also build self-esteem when they have the opportunity to play. Research supports the notion that play is essential to physical, social, cognitive and emotional aspects of a child’s development.

Play is important to the development and growth in early childhood development and I am interested to see what current research has to say and prove. From the course so far I have learn to use the eight steps to evaluate websites and analyze information. The information I have learned will be helpful to me by selecting valuable resources to apply to my research.

I will greatly appreciate it if any if you have advice, insights or resources that may help me on my topic the benefits of play and learning and how they are connected. Listed below are some resources that I have already found that I would like to share with you guys

Resources:

Hurwitz SC. To be successful: let them play! Child Education 2002/2003; 79 :101-102

Isenberg J. Quisenberry NL. Play: a necessity for all children. Child Education 1988;64 :138-145

Barnett LA. Developmental benefits of play for children. J Leis Res. 1990;22 :138-153

Final Blog Assignment

Post at least three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field for your professional and personal development:

One consequence of learning about the international early childhood field for my personal development was that it showed me how much work still needs to be done. We all need to come together and address the issues as a whole world. I think if we all stand up as a community and all communities come together we can make a difference in this world.

Another consequence has been that I have learned that there are barriers to quality early childhood care in every country. I learned that it is just not in the US but all around. Other countries have it harder than we do and it hurts me to see that innocent children have to go through certain things.

Another consequence of learning about the early childhood field on the international level is seeing what solutions that are working. They also introduce provide solutions to the issues. It provides a different aspect or look into a common thread, which helps spark new ideals .

Post one goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations

One goal is for me to continue to support the National Head Start Association. I want to make donations The Dollar Per Child campaign. This way I can help make a difference in someone life.

I want to let my classmates to know it is time for us to work together and learn from each other. It is important for us to learn the issues in our field around the world. We should be that advocate for our children and families.