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The information that seemed particularly relevant to my current professional development is the article entitled Professional Development, Opportunities and Challenges. This article stresses the need for ongoing professional development. Continued professional development allows professionals to be updated on current information. Ongoing professional development will give educators the opportunity "to improve the quality of education and the quality of how learning experiences are delivered (acei.org, 2013). Professional Growth can be accomplished by attending, workshops, conferences, and seminars. "All schools should take great care to ensure that professional development programs meet the unique requirements of their school and align with existing instructional philosophy, longer-term professional development plans, and community needs (acei.org, 2013)."
"Assesses the strengths and challenges of a particular education system/structure and the education needs of the community in order to identify specific areas of focus for professional development" is the statement that made me think about an issue in new ways (acei.or, 2013)." I believe if we focus on strengths and challenges of a particular education system/structure it would allow all children to get the individualize instruction to promote their growth and development. For example, standardized testing does not measure the individual needs of each child. These test measure on a national and state level. All children are different. They learn at different time and in different ways. One test should not be used to determine everything that a child knows.
Early childhood care and education is an asset to the economy. This field also helps the economy by purchasing good and services needed to promote education, growth, and development in children. Politicians realize the importance of early childhood education. They understand that early access to early childhood education gives children a good start in life, especially children of low-income and children that don't speak English.
A new insight about issues and trends in the early childhood field that I gained from exploring the website or e-newsletter is that no matter where you live, education is very global. "Today's educators need to prepare students for life in plural societies by helping them to engage with complex global issues, connect their own lives and experiences with those of others, and recognize their responsibilities as global citizens (acei.org, 2013)."
Early Childhood Education for All. (2005). A Wise Investment. Retrieved February 1, 2014, from
http://www.web.mit.edu
Professional Development. (2013). Professional Development, Opportunities and Challenges. Retrieved
February 1, 2014 from http://www.acei.org
Violet,
ReplyDeleteYes, professional development is very important. The reason is because the world is in a constant state of change. We must be abreast of all new information and good strategies that are available. Let's also remember though to stick to the basics. As a teacher, I sometimes feel I can never do my basic duties and take care of general job requirements because I am so inundated with new initiatives, protocol, meetings, and PD.
Hi Violet,
ReplyDeleteI also agree that professional development is very important in all careers especially early childhood development. There are so many changes in education, it is a must that educators remain abreast of the changes.