RACISM

I have always lived on the east coast of United States.My father is from the middle east countries and my mom half white and black and was  born United States. We are a minority family who lived in a white neighborhood. This was a tough time for me and my sibling. Racism is still here and very much alive in America. I though it was tough time when I was growing up but today I feel United States have been more divide during the election of President Obama.

I took a course in my undergraduate years called "Black Power" which made me understand about racism in United States and around the world. We are not born with racism we are taught how to be prejudice. Young children will mimic their parents or their caregivers.

However, I would love to travel to South Africa and visit Nelson Mandela and tell him thank you for all his struggles. Even to this today racism is still strong in South Africa just as it is in the United States. Even though there has been many attempts to control the deadly spread of racism  in South Africa but there is always one group people who would like to keep it alive.

When will the children feel safe will they every understand that racism do not exist with everyone.

Reference:

The Guesome reality of racist South Africa
pagemag.com/2013/.../the-gruesome-reality-of-racist-south-africa

Image Isn't Everything: Contemporary Systemic Racism and Antiracism in the Age of Obama
By: Ostertag, Stephen F.; Armaline, William T. Humanity & Society. Aug2011, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p261-289. 29p.

IMMUNIZATION //// PROTECT OUR CHILDREN

Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to avert between 2 and 3 million deaths each year. In order to protect our children we must make sure immunization is part of the process. Many parts of the world children are not as lucky to have immunization as part of their proctecting tools.  Public Health being one of my majors in undergraduate school. I conducted a research on Polio and how it is still killing our children in different parts of the world.The United Nations Foundation has just launched a specials appeal to American parents called “Shot at Life.” The campaign’s intent is to help trigger advocacy and raise funds that would go toward providing greater access to vaccines against polio, measles, diarrhea and pneumonia in developing countries. This will help to stop the spread of many diseases and save the life of many of children. I feel that the younger generation of parents do not know how deadly these diseases can become for our children. In the early 1900's million of our children died because of the spread of Polio and chicken pox and many other diseases. If we can start a herd community it will stop the spread of Polio in other countries. Because my father is  from Morocco and my husband side of the family is from the Middle East. We visit our relative every other year and recently I was inform that Polio is on the rises in the Middle East. I support the WHO foundation every year to help many sick babies in the Middle East. Because immunization is very much needed for all children all over the world. I hope one day there will be no more Polio or smal pox or measles. Therefor, I always spread the word about how important it is to vaccinated your children in my community.

Reference:

D'Arcy, Janice: World Immunization Week: The Vaccine debate looks different abroadd 2012 1-2

 

CHILDBIRTH

I can remember when I had my children. I had four c-section. Each of my children weigh over 9lb's. My middle son weigh 10lb and 8oz. I really didn't get a chance to experience labor. I think if I did experience labor I would have stop at 2 children. I chose this example because I feel as though I miss the most miracle part of given birth.

Three ideals contained in the NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics.

I -2.3—To respect the dignity of each family and its culture, customs, and beliefs.

 

 

I -3C.2—To create a climate of trust and candor that will enable staff to speak and act in the best interests of children, families, and the field of early childhood education.

 

 

P-1.2—We shall not participate in practices that discriminate against children by denying benefits, giving special advantages, or excluding them from programs or activities on the basis of their race, religion, sex, national origin, or the status, behavior, or beliefs of their parents

The reason I pick these three is because they play important part with my own family. It is so important for me to see every child and their family have equal right no matter what their ethnicity or their beliefs maybe. Equal Opportunity should be for all students and their family...

reference:

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
 

Course Resources section

Additional Resources:

• "Of course children benefit from positive feedback. But praise and rewards are not the only methods of reinforcement. More emphasis... should be place on appreciation--reinforcement related explicitly and directly to the content of the child's interest and efforts."

Lilian G Katz

http://quotes.dictionary.com/search/lilian%20g.%20katz?page=1ATTRIBUTION DETAIL »

• Current Topics in Early Childhood Education, Volume 6
• by:Lilian G. Katz

• Talks With Teachers of Young Children: A Collection Lilian G. Katz

Resources provided by The School

Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
  
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
   
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.

Part 2: Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
  
• Websites:
  
• • World Forum Foundation
    http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage
    
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education
    http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP's mission.
    
  • Association for Childhood Education International
    http://acei.org/
    Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

 

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  http://www.naeyc.org/
  
• The Division for Early Childhood
  http://www.dec-sped.org/
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  http://www.zerotothree.org/
  
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
  
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
  
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/
  
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
  
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
  
• Children's Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
  
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
  
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
  
• Institute for Women's Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/
  
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
  
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
  
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
  
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
  
• Voices for America's Children
  http://www.voices.org/
  
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/
  

Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

QUOTE:Motivation and Passion;

Dr. Katz; "Bless the squire and his relations and always know your proper station"(Katz,1998)
Dr Katz: "sucess for all," "realizing the child's full potential, and schools for success"(Katz,1998)

Katz, L. G. (1999). International perspectives on early childhood education: Lessons from my travels. ERIC Clearinghouse

Quotes: Motivation and Passion
President Lyndon B. Johnson:
"Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity."(Johnson,1963)
"Peace is journey of a thousands miles and it must be taken one step at a time."(Johnson,1963)

Cohen, W. J. (1968). Health, education, and welfare: accomplishments, 1963-1968, problems and challenges, and a look to the future. A report to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare

Week2
Self support each other
share indivual wisdom with each other
support each other growth

Personal Childhood Web

This is a picture of my nana, May God bless her she is 99yrs old.  She will be 100 yrs old Aug 30th of this year God Willing. A remarkable woman all around. She have always inspire me to be the best I can be. To work smart not hard and always dress like you have million bucks even if you only have $1.00 dollar in your pocket. Nana taught me and my sister how to make the best Ice Tea in the world but it still don't taste like her's. Love You NANA ............

    My sister Denise is  about 10yrs older than me. She is my big sister, she is my best friend, my personal advisor, my traveling partner.My sister was the one who would pick me up from school and take me out just to spend time with me. She talk to me about the birds and the bees and always taught me the lastest fashion and dance. I remember my early teenage years when I would feel down my sister would encourage me and make me feel better. She always came to all my ballet shows and plays. She never miss a show. Love you NeNe.............

My dearest mother, she is the back bone of my family. My mother has taught me to always be independent, always be true to myself. My mother love me and my sibling so much there was nothering in the world she wouldn't do for us. I wish I would had paid more attention when she use to cook. My mother use teach me and my sisters how to cook and clean and sew clothes. I really wasn't to interested to learn. Now I wish I could go back in time to learn again....... Love you MOMMIE!!!!                                                          

My Dad is the best dad in the world. I remember my dad to be so laid back and he seem to never worry about anything. He was the best cook in the world. He would go food shopping and he would take me and sister and ask us what we wanted. He would buy more candy and sugary cereals and our favorite juices. He was the best dad. When my mom would punishment us, he would alway talk to her to lesson the days. I could talk to him about anything and he would never get mad. He has a (reason) for everything. My dad encourage me to be the best I could be no matter what!.. He always had a story about when he was growing up ( CRAZY STORIES). Until this day, we talk everyday he is the funniest man on earth. Love you DADDY!!!!!!!