We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and
using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to
the suggestions of others.
Every education professional (or any professional) should wholly embrace and believe the statement above by the DEC. The world would be a better place for it.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adult.
To truly support children we must respect them. Sometimes we forget that children are vulnerable because they are so happy all the time. As they navigate the world, we should be there for them to catch them when they fall and encourage them when they are afraid and celebrate their successes!
To truly support children we must respect them. Sometimes we forget that children are vulnerable because they are so happy all the time. As they navigate the world, we should be there for them to catch them when they fall and encourage them when they are afraid and celebrate their successes!
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
To respect the dignity and preferences of each family and to make an effort to learn about its structure, culture, language, customs, and beliefs.
I love this Code of Ethic, especially the use of the phrase: respect the dignity. It is so important as a teacher to embrace all children and their families.
I love this Code of Ethic, especially the use of the phrase: respect the dignity. It is so important as a teacher to embrace all children and their families.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Quote 3
"In many ways we have made no progress, but we've gone backwards" -Aisha Ray speaking at Addressing the Achievement Gap Symposium, "A Strong Start: Positioning Young Black Boys For Educational Success,"
Quote 2
Some parents, though, say, “Look at me. I was spanked as a child, and I turned out okay.” To them, we ask, “Did you turn out okay because you were spanked, or in spite of it?” - T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. & Sparrow M.D.
Quote 1
"I'm not here to save the world, I'm here to make a difference in my community" - Raymond Hernandez, Executive Director at School of Early Childhood Education in UNiversity of Southern California
Sunday, November 20, 2011
My Grandmother: Misao Nomura
Obachan, the Japanese term for Grandmother, is THE reason why I enjoy working with children. With her wisdom and experience, she gave me the opportunity to be involved in the family business and find my path in life. She has always looked at the big picture, but the biggest picture always was: what is the best for the student? She nurtured me, cared for me, helped me through university and gave me a privileged life which I am just coming to terms with the fact that I wasn't raised as most people were. She was the first woman to get her driving license in our prefecture and she has been somewhat of a feminist pioneer without really being feminist. Obachan is interesting, complex, intelligent and modern, but very old school Japanese as the same time. She has taught me the importance of progressiveness, but never forgetting your roots and where you are from. I try to encourage children at my international school to embrace their cultures and diversity, but realize we are all the same. My Obachan taught me that indirectly.
Friday, November 11, 2011
My preschool days...
Yukinoko Preschool in Japan. I'm in the front row with the crown. I am holding my grandmother's hand. She was the owner and vice principle of the school. My Aunt Maya in red. The passion for early childhood education is a family affair.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
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