As an early childhood professional I have many goals that I have set for myself. Each year that I teach the goals are tweaked to fit the children that I have in class. I have the same expectations for all my children, but the approach sometimes has to change. As I visited the UNESCO site, I read articles that relate to what I bring into the early childhood field.
Nature and science are areas that are always low when they are assessed. Today’s children are not interested in playing outside. Technology has a strong influence on our children. It seems as if they are born with navigation skills. Teaching children about the world around them is important. Children learn through play. If they are having fun as they learn, it builds a foundation for them. They are born explorers. As parents and educators we need to allow them to explore all areas of their lives. Teaching children about energy and their environment is something that we do unknowingly. I teach my children to keep the door closed to keep the room cool. I also teach them to cut off the lights when we leave the classroom and only turn the lights on when we enter in.
Women had to fight for their rights a long time ago. Today in some countries women and girls are being educated. With this education comes common sense. Fewer babies are being born because they are protecting themselves or practicing abstinence. Women are wanting to leave home and provide for themselves. If you check the statistics their are fewer men in the early childhood field than women. The agency that I work for has about 10 teachers who are men compared to over 200 who are women. Educating the children in my care and letting them know that they can be anything that they want to be if they study hard and make good choices.
Every child has a right to an education. I am an advocate for young children. If I am shopping and see a parent with a young child, I ask them if they are in a child care facility. If the answer is no, I give them the necessary information and a brief description about the program. The early childhood years are the most important years of a child’s life. Their brains are developing rapidly. They need the intervention of a high quality facility and staff to channel the energy and the teach the skills needed throughout their life. I will continue to advocate for children because they are our future. Their well-being is important to our existence.
UNESCO. Early Childhood Care and Education. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-child/
Angela
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