My Wordle

Reflecting on Learning

         "Every child deserves a childhood” (Hope for Children. Title page, (n.d.).  My passionate hope for the future in early childhood education is that all children are afforded the opportunity to attend quality early childhood programs   Where the early education of our children is moved to the forefront and finally given one of the highest priorities. For everyone to start recognizing that every child and their family have something positive to contribute to the classroom environment and community."Embrace that everyone is different in their ways, but at the same time we are also all the same"(Derman-Sparks & Edwards, 2010)

            Too many times, I have seen families have to leave programs because the cost is too high and they have to settle for fewer quality programs. Its time to start investing in our children's future so that they can develop and grow to be successful in life. Remove the obstacles and barriers that are standing in their way. Early childhood education is one of the best investments that our country can make."I believe that children are our future teach them well and let them lead the way."(Whitney Houston, Greatest Love of All)

         

                                                       

Thank you, Dr. Pickens and colleague’s for being supportive during blogs and class discussions. I have learned so much over these last eight weeks. The information that we shared is valuable, and I plan to look back and use it in my future endeavors. I wish you the greatest success in all that you have planned for the future in early childhood education or whatever path you have chosen.   Hopefully, I will have a chance to dialogue with some of you who in the very near future in my last class.

                                                                  

                                                     References

Derman-Sparks, L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Home - Hope for Children. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2016, from http://hope-for-children.org/

Whitney Houston – Greatest Love Of All Lyrics | MetroLyrics. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2016, from http://www.metrolyrics.com/greatest-love-of-all-lyrics-whitney-houston.html

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Impacts on Early Emotional Development

                                         

Vietnam history is well known because of its war with the United States. I chose Vietnam because it is a country that is continuously rebuilding itself and one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. Vietnam is considered to be a lower middle-income country. Despite this growth, children in rural areas continue to face many challenges. Conditions beyond children’s control continue to deny some of them a fair chance to achieve their potential. Children and families have to deal with the effects of climate change. The gap has increased between wealthy and poor, with many children left behind, lacking necessities such clean water, proper nutrition, quality healthcare and inclusive education. A lack of access to clean water and sanitation, combined with long periods of drought, means children are susceptible to malnutrition and disease. They don’t receive adequate health care, and there is a high number of deaths from preventable diseases every day.  One in five children in Vietnam's rural areas does not attend school(UNICEF,2011)

The emotional well-being of children rests in everyone coming together to provide the necessary resources to fight the many challenges and critical issues impacting the millions of children who are not benefitting equally from prosperity in the country. Children from ethnic minorities in Vietnam face exclusion and few opportunities because they don’t speak Vietnamese as a first language. This plays a role in them not achieving the levels of education to help them get out of poverty.  Focusing on trade and business development should not replace investment in children’s well-being and development, particularly in hard to reach rural areas where ethnic minorities live(UNICEF, 2011)

It doesn’t matter what country you live in or where you come from; early childhood is important for cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. A child’s brain is developing during these years and if developing brains they lack some of their basic needs to survive their development may be thwarted. To ensure optimal brain development requires children need a  stimulating environment, the proper nutrition and social interaction with people who are entrusted with their care. As educators, we play a crucial part in partnerships with parents to ensure their need are met(UNICEF, n. d. ).

                                                              References

Overview - UNICEF DATA. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://data.unicef.org/topic/early-childhood-development/overview

UNICEF (2011). Retrieved from: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/