My research around the world was completed through the
European Early Childhood Education Research Association website. As
soon as I clicked the link I saw the link for the Pacific Early Childhood
Research Association (PECERA). The
mission for this website is to disseminate and support research in early
childhood education within the pacific area.
Some of the chapters within the PECERA includes: Australia, China,
Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines and USA.
Just a few of its objectives are as follows: to provide the academic
forum, facilitate the cooperation and collaboration, promote links between
research and raise the visibility and status of the research. These objectives can be accomplished through
the following techniques: attending the annual conferences, subscribing to the
research journal that is being published, organizing the professional
development of yourself and your staff and engaging in the activities that are
existing within your community. These
are some great ways to increase your current center with a higher level of
quality as well.
On March 2,
2014 there was an article that mentioned the appropriate ways to use technology
within the classroom. On March 24, 2014
there was an article that discussed the most important skills for a ECE teacher
to develop. Even within my current
profession both of these are very useful topics. My current research stimulation topic deal
with the skills that are being passed on from the teacher to the student. By skills I mean good manners, respect,
integrity, honesty and other qualities that the youth of tomorrow must
have. However, there is still so much
that I am unaware of when it comes to using the technology within the
classroom. This is my first year dealing
with the "Smart Board." I
declare the kids are teaching me how to use it.
There is so much for them to do on there. When I was growing up, we used to watch the
large overhead projectors. Now times are
changing and we really need to keep up or the technology will pass us by.
Through the
website I did learn that there are not only conferences being held, but also
there are journal article and online meetings that can be viewed to provide
training sessions for the staff. There
are several things available to provide growth to the staff. The leader just need to get online and find
them. Most information are going to be
the same across the board, it is just the techniques that people use that makes
them unique and different.
Tymeshia,
ReplyDeleteGreat Post! I agreed that teacher is the student's role model and the way he/she acts have great influence on the children's future. Therefore, it is important to have teachers with " good manners,respect, integrity, honesty" like you said to pass these skills to children. Academic achievement is important, however, a person without good manner or respectful does not make the world a better place.
Hi Tymeshia,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, technology is growing at a rapid speed and will continue to impact our students. We as teacher's must be up to date on technology and continue to use it in the classroom. Technology in the classroom is great because it allows for limitless visuals, allows all children to clearly read what is on the board, and reinforces the content being taught through videos and clips. I can imagine how difficult it is learning how to use the smart board.
Good luck and keep up the good work in your classroom!
Good choice Tymeshia! I am amazed by the fact that there are so many helpful sites worldwide that are helpful to children and their families. This is always helpful to society. I think that it broadens possibilities for our children and grealty benefits their futures. Thanks for sharing.
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