Farewell Walden Colleagues

Three deeply felt learnings from this program:

1.        Social change is a continuous gradual change that evolves overtime.

2.       Educators are lifetime teachers, all of whom must strive to make a difference in their surroundings.

3.       We are the voice of the children; therefore, we must do our best stand up and be heard.

 

One long-term goal

One long term goal is to:   Take a trip overseas and visit some of the educational institutions and see how they operate.

A farewell message to your Instructor and colleagues (consider uploading a video or audio podcast)

 To Dr. Teri Davis and all my colleagues,

Thank you so much for your encouragement during this program.  I have truly enjoyed attending Walden and each of you have made this experience more meaningful.  I wish all of you the best and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that each of you will continue to make a difference.  I hope to see you all at graduation, but no matter what, just know that you all have made a friend here at Walden University.

 

Troyleena Ikea Pate

Princeton, WV

Patetry@yahoo.com

540-676-5031

 

My favorite quotes:

“A Mind is a terrible thing to waste”

“Life is like clay, you have to mold it”

 

It took strength, to make it; but it took God to see me through day to day.  I am thankful for a second chance and this is a happy ending to a long journey. 

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Troyleena

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Three International Agencies in Support of Children's Development:

International Forum for Child Welfare

"The International Forum for Child Welfare is an international nongovernmental organization dedicated to the promotion of the rights and well being of children globally which recognizes the contribution of effective leadership in the challenge of making the world a better place for children.

IFCW is founded on respect for children’s rights and committed to responding to their needs. Comprised of leading child welfare organizations throughout the world, the IFCW believes that by strengthening the capacity of organizations through leadership development, identification and exchange of effective practice and promoting collaborative partnerships, the well being of children can be significantly improved"(IFCW).

http://www.ifcw.org/

I chose this international organization because it concern with preserving the overall rights of children, in order to provide a better way of life for their future.

International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect ...

"Founded in 1977, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) is the only multidisciplinary international organization that brings together a worldwide cross-section of committed professionals to work toward the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally. Learn more about ISPCAN"(ISPCAN).

I chose this international agency, because it is in support of eliminating child abuse worldwide, and since it is on the rise and children die daily because of abuse, I can't think of a better cause to support.

www.ispcan.org/

UNICEF - UNICEF Home

I chose this international agency in support of children, because it covered all spectrums such as

HIV/AIDs, child protection, child development, education etc  I am amazed at all they do and the lives they touch.

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·         Mother-to-Child Transmission, Paediatric Treatment, Prevention, Children Affected by AIDS

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·         Evidence-based
child survival,
nutrition and
environmental
interventions

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·         Protecting children
from violence,
exploitation
and abuse

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·         Free, compulsory
quality education
for all children

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·         Data, policy analysis,
leveraging
resources, child
participation

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www.unicef.org/

Help Children :: Humanitarian Aid & Emergency Relief :: UNICEF USA

 

I chose this international organization because it is support of children's health.  In the last year, I was lucky enough to attend a international celebration called "The Overflow" and children from all the third world countries performed and showed the wonderful outcome of the clean water and sanitation wells put in etc.  All of children had rough lives, but they had voices of  angels and they were living proof of how a little goes along way.

"The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood"( UNICEFUSA).

www.unicefusa.org/

Available Jobs:

Compassion

"Releasing children from Poverty"

Christian based program, aimed at helping children escape poverty and death.

Skills Need:

• Information Technology skills
• Marketing skills
• Finance skills
• Communications skills
• Project Management skills
• Human Resources skills
• Internship Program

I like this job, because it is in support of children and impacting their lives for the better.  No matter what level of skills one may have, there is something for everyone, and if one seeks to work directly with the children, there are internships etc that provide awesome service opportunities.

Opportunities:

When You Work at Compassion

·         "You have the opportunity to work with other Christians in a positive, Christ-centered environment. You have the freedom to live out your faith at work.

·         You will be joining a world leader among child development ministries.

·         You can use your unique gifts to change the world"(Compassion, 2013).

References:

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from             

        http://www.unicef.org/

International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN). (n.d.).          

       Retrieved April 13, 2013, from http://www.ispcan.org/

International Forum for Child Welfare (IFCW).  (n.d). Retrieved April 13, 2013, from        

       http://www.ifcw.org

Blog Assignment: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

 

Three National/Federal Committee of Interest:

 

NCEP (National Committee on Equal Pay )

 -I love this organization because it promotes equality for all genders despite the reality that even today, women and minorities are still in the red, in comparison to men working in the same profession (same education).

"Next Equal Pay Day: Tuesday, April 9, 2013"(NCEP)

$

"Wear RED on Equal Pay Day
to symbolize how far women
and minorities are "in the red" with their pay!"(NCEP).

http://www.pay-equity.org/cando.html

 

NCSL (The National Conference of State Legislatures)

I love this national committee because it is an advocate for early education for children and it shows awareness of the importance of early intervention.

NCSL supports early care and education and its benefits, especially in lessening the adverse effects of childhood poverty.

www.ncsl.org/documents/standcomm/.../Early_LearningFINALFF.pd...

CPR ( Council of Professional Recognition)

I love this organization, because it recognizes the value of teachers and asset that each can bring to the learning environment, but more than that, it sets the standards.

http://www.cdacouncil.org/the-resource-center/early-childhood-organizations

"The field of early childhood education includes an abundance of organizations that support the professional development of early childhood teachers and that promote improvements in services to young children. Teachers become members of one or more of these associations to help them grow professionally, stay current on early childhood issues, and participate in group efforts to promote change. Listed below are some professional associations that are particularly relevant to CDA Candidates and Child Development Associates. In addition to membership benefits, these organizations also offer a wide variety of resource materials"(CPR).

 

Available Jobs:

JOB TITLE: Teacher

COMPONENT: Head Start

JOB CODES: T-HSROCK

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEFINITION AND PURPOSE:

"Responsible for implementing the curriculum, and for completing developmental screening and ongoing assessment of each child’s development. Serves as the leader of the classroom team and works with all service area and classroom staff to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for children in the child development centers. Works with parents to help set educational goals for their children in the Head Start program"(TAP).

Skills Needed: 

" Writes and posts lesson plans at least two weeks in advance with input from the Teacher Assistant’s Planning form.

- Must incorporate IEP goals in lesson plans as required.

- Schedules field trips and submits forms.

- Plans and implements at least two food experiences, monthly.

- Completes developmental screening tool on each child within 45 days of child’s date of entry.

- Uses results of developmental screening tool to individualize educational programming for each child and provides learning aides as needed.

- Completes and maintains ongoing assessment, education files and portfolios for each child.

- Schedules and makes two home visits per child per year.

- Schedules and implements two in school parent/teacher conferences per child per year.

- Prepares a flexible classroom schedule at the beginning of each operational year"(TAP).

 JOB TITLE: Teacher I

COMPONENT: Early Head Start

PROGRAM ACCT. NO: 225

JOB CODE: TI-EHSRKE

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Click Here to Apply on Line

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

"The Early Head Start Teacher I is the leader of the classroom team and is the primary caregiver for four infant/toddlers. The Teacher I works with all service areas and classroom staff/volunteers to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for infants and toddlers. The Teacher I also works with the parent to set goals for their child in the program; while recognizing the parents as the most important influence in the lives of their children. The classroom will exemplify the Head Start and Early Head Start goals for providing infants and toddlers with classroom experiences that will help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically"(TAP).

Skills Needed: 

"1. Plans and implements activities that meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children in the classroom

a) Writes and submits lesson plans at least one week in advance to EHS Education Coordinator

b) Schedules field trips and submits forms to EHS Education Coordinator, if applicable.

c) Plans and implements food experiences monthly.

d) Completes developmental screening tool on assigned children within 45 calendar days of child’s date of entry.

e) Uses results of developmental screening  to individualize educational programming for assigned children.  

f) Schedules and makes two home visits per child per year.

g) Schedules and implements two in school parent/teacher conferences per child per year"(TAP).

 

 JOB TITLE: Teacher II

COMPONENT: Early Head Start

JOB CODES: TII-EHSRKE

PROGRAM ACCT. NO: 225

SALARY: $10.00 to $14.00/hr.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

 "The Early Head Start Teacher II is responsible for four infants or toddlers. The classroom will exemplify the Head Start and Early Head Start goals of providing children with educational experiences that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The Teacher II works with the Teacher I, classroom staff/volunteers, and service area staff to ensure successful nurturing experiences for children in the classroom; while recognizing the parents as the most important influences in the lives of their children"(TAP),

Skills Needed:

"1. Plans activities that meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children in the classroom

a) Writes and submits lesson plans at least one week in advance

b) Assists in planning and scheduling toddler field trips monthly

c) Assists in planning and implementing tasting experiences monthly

d) Completes developmental screening tool on assigned children within 45 calendar days of child’s date of entry

e) Uses results of developmental screening tool to individualize educational programming for assigned children

f) Schedules and makes two home visits per assigned children per year

g) Schedules and implements two in school parent/teacher conferences per assigned children per year

2 h) Assists in preparing a flexible classroom schedule at the beginning of each operational year

i) Reviews each child’s progress daily

j) Completes an informational form designed to share with the parent daily"(TAP).

 I am excited about new potential jobs, not so much the pay, but also have to remember, that with more experience, the potential of owning my own center some day, can be more of a reality.

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Three  local organizations that appeal to me are :

 Total Action Against Poverty  www.tapintohope.org

This is a wonderful organization, because it helps children in the early stages get the resources it needs to go to school, get immunizations and help parents get the skills needed to better serve their children.

Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org/

This is a wonderful church/community organization that helps families all over the U.S with food, Christmas, utilities , and community services.  It is an outreach organization that lends a hand to those in need.

WIC www.fns.usda.gov/wic/aboutwic/

WIC is an organization that provides nutrition training to mothers and mother's to be, and provides food/formulas supplements to help feed babies and toddlers.  The WIC organization ensures immunizations  are up to parts and provides resources and referrals to families to acquires things that are needed to sustain life.  It helped me when I was in need and it continues to aid mother's in need.

Available Jobs:

Jobs that are available now, that relate to working with the poor, specifically children are case managers for social service, intake workers, and AMERI-CORPs.  I live in an area where jobs are limited.

Skillls  needed for Jobs:

The skills that I would need to fulfill these jobs is personality, flexibility, compassion, ability to multi-task, creativity with limited budget and the drive to help and serve those children in need.  

All Most There............

All Most There..............

I have to say that I am amazed that we are almost there.  Another class is complete and four more

await, till the big day.  Life has been rocky, and some day are better than others, but I am glad that I

haven't given up, and each day that I look at my children, its a reminder that with a little more

determination, I can do it.  I would like to say thank you to all my classmate who are on the journey

of completion.  I pray that all of you will finish strong, that you will keep believing in  yourself and

reach for the stars.  Thank you Professor Myers for all your hard work.  I was quite up to parts this

time, but I loved all the information that I learned and I gain some valuable insight in regards to

communication and how the skills are important just about every wallk of life.   

Adjourning, Adjourning, Adjourning

Adjourning....Adjourning...Adjourning..

I was a part of a great organization called "Anytown" and now called "Camp Lead."  The group was comprised of college graduates who had all once participated in the program as delegates and now counselors.  They were amazing people, and we all worked together very well to make an exciting week for more than 80 young adults who were rising juniors and seniors in high school.  Seeing the young kids grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and mentally was a rewarding experience as an instructor.  For those two weeks of living in a small community, we built strength that could get us through even the toughest of days.  The hardest part of leaving/parting away from the group at the end of the session, was the absence of unity and harmony, outside of the program.  The group had a focus and it performed and it meet its requirements and then some, each season for more than 7 years. 

                The type of closing rituals that I have experienced are:  round table communication, camp fire reflection the night before, and hugging session where you thank each person verbally and with a hug.  I have never left there feeling empty, except for the fact, that life outside the group, was different and not so scheduled nor sheltered.  I think leaving this group of colleagues here at Walden will be hard, but okay, because it will hopefully mean we participated and completed another chapter in our lives and so if nothing else, we will have friends that we can communicate with, beyond this program.  Adjourning in my opinion is a vital and essential part of teamwork because it bring closure at many levels, and it exhibits growth, failure and reflection.  Without adjourning, I believe that it would be difficult to evaluate and adjust. 

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

I decided to use the role of mommy for this assignment.  I am always in constant conflict at home and it is like I am thrown the middle of the mess and none of my kids take responsibility.  All of them are always the victim and so no matter what I decide, I am wrong.  As I looked over the reading for this week, I particularly liked the  (Allocation of Power) because I think that it would truly help me at home.  If I can delegate privileges based on their ages etc, then it will hopefully motivate each of them to be or try to do their best.  Since my oldest feels unhear, left out etc, then I would allocate him a larger amount of good responsbility so that he feels special and mature.  The other method would be (Compromise).  I have issues at home with trying to stick to the rules with the children, so I think that it would help if I were able to give them options and be willing to let them choose and support their decisions.  By compromising I am sort of eliminating rage, crying and unwilling behavior, by empowering them with compromise which give them options.

I can definitely use some of the principles of nonviolent communication to resolve this conflict, because through applying the principles, the base issue is uncovered without suggested opinion and it teaches the observer/educator etc, to focus on ways to resolve conflict.