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Section 2 (a)
I believe Early Childhood Education should provide
children with numerous opportunities to learn and grow in a warm and
stimulating environment. As a progressive field, I feel that the consideration
(and possible implementation) of new research and ideas, along with the
participation of parents and community members are essential in developing
programs that address the whole needs of the child.
I feel it is important to demonstrate respect for children
(in terms of individuality, cultural differences, interests and needs) and be
responsive to children’s individual cues. In addition, creating a physical and
emotional environment conducive to learning through play and developmentally
appropriate activities helps children and families reach their developmental
goals.
I seek opportunities to work in cooperation with families
to establish a caring environment that is consistent with the environment at
home (through information exchange, sharing resources and continuous communication).
Providing parents with opportunities to participate and influence the program
empowers families, allowing them to feel included in the care that their
children receive outside the home, as well as influencing the activities that
they experience (such as celebrating cultural diversity) to enrich the
children’s lives.
Section 2 (b)
As a professional in the Early Childhood Education field,
I am responsible for modeling ethical conduct, honouring confidentiality and demonstrating
respect to my professional peers and the families in my program. Persistence,
perseverance, teamwork and a willingness to learn can overcome obstacles within
any professional setting.
I will maintain a physical and emotional environment conducive
to learning through developmentally appropriate activities and toys, which will
allow children to explore and learn about their natural the environment without
impedance. I believe maintaining an environment that celebrates diversity
without fear of discrimination encourages coworkers, families and children to
feel welcome and valued in the childcare setting.
A safe, clean and nurturing environment provided for
children encourages healthy development. Corporal punishment and diminutive
language shall never be used towards children, but
rather gentle guidance and consistent, reasonable and appropriate boundaries
are established to maintain positive behaviour.
Demonstrating respect and inclusion by honouring
confidentiality, diversity, and open communication with coworkers ensure
positive relationships within a team setting. It is imperative that all team
members feel their experience and opinions are valued so that they may express
themselves without fear of discrimination or penalty.
Parents are valued as partners to the childcare setting
and are therefore recognized as team members. Sharing
information, resources and inviting parents to influence the program allows the
program to evolve to one that is most appropriate for the children within the
community. Respectful, responsive and reciprocal communication with families,
coworkers and members of the community brings harmony and range to the
childcare setting, ensuring the success and satisfaction of everyone involved.