Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

THREE LOCAL AND STATE  OF ORGANIZATION:

Three local and state organization that appeal to me:

1.Big Brothers - Big Sisters They offer programs such as School-based mentoring. Children have someone from the program mentor them during school. The vision: all children achieve success in life. There mission: provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one–to–one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. There Accountability:  is partnering with parents and guardian, volunteering in the community and providing great confidences  and better relationships among children. I chose this organization  because it inspires teenager and young adults to have a better outlook on life. This organization impacts these children in every aspect of their life in a positive way. I feel passion about this program because gives children hope. Sometime we need someone else to talk too or mentor us.

2. Boys & Girls Club of America The reason I feel passion about this organization the offer so much for the children to participate in. My children had the opportunity to go to the boys and girls club in my community. They provide a excellent after school program and the children from all diverse background enjoyed themselves. There mission: to enable all young people, especially those who need us must, to reach their full potential as a productive and caring responsible citizen. there core belief: a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationship with caring adults, hope and opportunity life enhancement and character development experiences. I believe it takes a special person to work at the boys and girls club.

3.Kids Programs - Community FoodBank of New Jersey I chose this organization because they believe in no children go hungry. There mission: is to fight hunger and poverty  in New Jersey by assisting those in need and seeking long-term solution. They engage, in educate and empower all sectors of society in the battle. They not only provide food for those in need they give long time support to families. I chose this organization because I have work closely with them through the organization I work with now. they provide awesome amount of support to other organization in the local area along with other great programs.

Jobs Opportunities:

1.Center Director: this job entitles,Related Masters Degree(Early Childhood Education preferred), or equivalent work experience required

3+ years of strong management experience with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team

Demonstrated skills in customer service and relationship building with families and center team

Solid understanding of NAEYC and/or NAC accreditation and state licensing standards

Strong organization skills, computer skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively

Budget and financial accountability with revenue-generation experience preferred

Ability to sustain a high level of energy, excel in a competitive environment, and thrive under constant transition

2.  Director of Preschool:
The Director of Early Childhood Development is responsible for all Head Start program operations pertaining to Early Education and Child Development services.  This also includes ongoing collaboration with Deputy Director, Director of Family Services & Health and Center Managers to ensure the successful integration of services areas to promote quality of service coordination, while ensuring compliance with federal and state program regulations.
The Director of Early Childhood Development is primarily responsible for achieving the following outcomes for the Head Start program. Require experiences:

BS/BA degree in ECE, Child Development, Child & Family Studies or related field

MA degree in ECE and experience in Head Start preferred

Minimum of 3 years Head  Start experience and supervision

Core Knowledge curriculum implementation experience, preferred

Experience and/or Strong knowledge of NAEYC & MSDE Accreditation preferred

                                                               REFERENCE:

Kids Programs - Community FoodBank of NewJersey www.cfbnj.org/hope/kids-programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters State Association of New Jerseywww.bbbsnj.org/

  

Boys & Girls Clubs of Americawww.bgca.org/

 

 

 

 

WEEK 8 BLOG

COMMUNICATION: WEEK 8:

 I am speechless, because I am truly going to miss my new friends especially those I been with from the begin. I have learned a lot in this last course in communication and I will utilize many of the skill I have learn in the past 8 weeks. I know summer is around the corner and we only have two more course to go but I want to give thanks for the support and the laugh and really good stories.

Preparing for Specialization courses I wish everyone the best in their new journey and please keep in-touch and I hope to see everyone at graduation:

Adjourn

                                                       ADJOURNING
I remember when I was in ungraduated school and I belong to club or a group that was organized by the multicultural club. I can truly say I have met really special people or performed a great team they was just very nice people and team players to adjourning from them  was the hardest thing to do. Doing many of our planning we had many difficult times in which we ended back to storming stage.
Although, reading the five stages performing stage is the hardest stage to leave because it can be possible for the team to revert back to the storming stage.

However I could remember we worked together on selling and baking cupcakes for raising money for a foundation. All the group came together and we did not fight or argue we had a plan in place and we were ready.
I can truly say, this was the hardest group to leave was the multicultural group because we all graduate and went are separate ways. We has so much fun baking and raising money and participating in different events. One of ours rituals is holding hands and we each stand quietly and prayed for all of us to return next year and those who are graduating farewell.

How do I imagin adjourn from the group of colleagues you have formed while working on your master's degree in this program?  This have never been easy for me. Although we only really communicate on the computer through our blog and discussion question. I feel as if I have bonded with many of my colleagues over the past year. I will truly miss them.
Adjourning is essential part of teamwork because we must celebrate our best moments together and our future. Plus we must talk about what we have learn form each other

Week 5 Blog Conflict

                                                      CONFLICT & NONVIOLENT



I remember last week little Brittany came to school with her father because she had left her jacket in gym. They had stop by the gym to see if the jacket was still there.When Brittany and Mr. Cohen walk in the classroom Ms. Sharon I  was handing the class their breakfast. Mr. Cohen  disrespectfully started to yell at me that Brittany lost her jacket last Friday and the school needs to replace it. Mr. Cohen and all the other parents know and understand I have a class rule. We always say good morning or afternoon or evening if we see each other. I wanted to give him a couple of minutes to remember the class rule and a least say good morning. Instead I turn around started to yell back at him. What I should have done is been cooperative and asked him if he remember my rule when he walked in the classroom.  Cooperative strategy  would have been the best  way to handle this situation. I should have remember to use my 3 R's because when you give respect you will receive it. It is a reciprocal reaction and response.

Later this week I ask Ms. Sharon how would she would have handle that situation? She responded sometime people don't remember everything being  more cooperative and not yelling would have been the best thing to do. She also said you don't want to have a conflict. It is best to see what is wrong with the other person before you start to yell. Also the children can feel the energy in the class and we don't want them to get upset.

WEEK 4 COMMUNICATION

                                                        WEEK 4 BLOG:

                     

                                        COMMUNCATION

What is the one thing that surprised you the most? Why? I think one thing that surprise me the most about how I communicate is that other people view me the same way. I always thought I was a people person but  I never notice that it was so noticeable that I felt very uncomfortable in many communication contexts. I always felt confident when I communicated but I never thought other people notice the way I communicated to others especially my Supervisor Donna views was the same as my husband Ahmed.

What other insights about communication did you gain this week? I realize that self-concept and self-efficacy and self-esteem plays a important part in the way we communicate with other people. I also learn that my self-presentation is the perception others may view me. I feel it is ok for others to criticize or express their opinion because I believe their is a healthy way to express your opinion about someone and a unhealthy way. However I do believe that having a strong self-esteem about yourself is very important and to always be aware of others feelings.

Blog Assignment Week 3

                           Diversity and Communication:

                             

Communication

Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures?

       If yes, in what ways do you communicate differently? I don't find myself communicating with people from different groups or culture differently. I find myself  communicating the same with everyone. I try to treat people "as they  themselves would like to be treated" ( Beebe, Beebe, Redmond, 2011 pg.114). The  Platinum Rule is a way I been communicating with children and their families. Shouldn't matter if your culture is different people are people and we should respect their space. I also don't like when I see group of children or people treat another person different because they don't look the same or dress the same as their group. "Cultural Myopia is especially dangerous when members of the dominant group in a society are unaware of or are insensitive toward the needs and values of members of others in the same society" (O'Hair, Wiemann 2012 pg.45). This behavior is so inhumane and so wrong I do not condone this type of behavior. However nonverbal communication I am finding myself becoming more aware of different signs and expressions on people faces and hand movement. Sometimes I can have a mom walk in my class and her face expressions tells me that she is having a rough morning. I will remind them to take it easy and not to worry or just give them hug. I truly believe their energy can rub off on my student and they will have a bad morning. Positive energy is a the key for a good and bless day.

Reference:
O'Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's

Beebe, S. A., Beebe, S. J., & Redmond, M. V. (2011). Interpersonal communication: Relating to others (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

• Chapter 4, "Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others" (pp. 85–114)

Communication Skills and Styles

                                                         AMERICAN PICKERS
I decided to watch the American Pickers. This Episode is from January 29th,2014. It was called
                                                  "For a Few Dollar More"

Watch the show with the sound turned off.
What do you think the characters' relationships are based on the ways in which they are communicating? During the episode it was located in Colorado. In the beginning it showed the one Lady talking on the phone to one of the Gentlemen and they were laughing and smiling. Next part the two men were in their Van driving and it look like they were looking for a location. They stop and got at of the Van and walked into a building were a older lady walked over to them and she was smiling and shook their hand and gave them a hug. It look like they knew each other and was happy to see one another. The next thing I notice the men were picking up different things and they were talking to her and her face expressions were different every time they would pick up something in her store or building.
What are they feeling and expressing based on the nonverbal behavior you are observing? There seem to be a lot of smiles and laughing and hugging. I also look as if they know each other because when the men met the lady in the store she hug them both and she was smiling and laughing. They seem to be very happy during this episode.
Now, watch the show with the sound turned on.
What assumptions did you make about the characters and plot based on the ways in which you interpreted the communication you observed? OMG! The two guys call back to their shop and talk to the girl Daniel in their shop about where to go and pick and the location she sends them to are usually the people want to sell their items. This trip the one guy happen to know the lady from before. I was right!!! He met her  couple of years ago at a auction.  the lady was selling items from her families shop that they had over the years. She was planning on moving away. When they wanted to buy something from her, she would give them a high price and they would give her a lower price. The face expression really told the story. It really seem like she told them high prices because she didn't want to sell her items. At the end she sold the items but each items seem to have some type of value that the men could sell it at a high price once they resell them.
Would your assumptions have been more correct if you had been watching a show you know well? I think  my assumption would have been more correct if I really watch this program. I was totally surprise that I was right about some of my assumptions. This was not a easy program to follow because they kept showing different pictures from the pass.