As the err. D Pre-K teacher, these areas are particularly important to me so that I am knowledgeable and equipped to offer the children in my class a better Early Childhood Education. Through this course I have come to understand the mental and physical development and milestones for children especially for the age group that I work with. I have gained knowledge about what is considered normal development and also what might need extra screening or guidance and to whom to reference the families to should they need to use this resource. I plan to continue my research In this area by staying involved with teacher organizations such as INFANCY and NANCY.
I will also regularly attend training or workshops that will pertain to my Job. I will often seek the input of my colleagues and my Director for strategies to best meet the needs of the children In my care. Child Observation and Assessment are extremely Important In order to be successful. I plan to Increase my observation assessments throughout the year. In the past I filled out a form twice a year with little knowledge of how well the child has actually Improved In their development. Through this course, I am much more aware of what Is happening In the classroom from day to day.
I plan to keep more commented Information throughout the year so that when the parents and I have a parent/teacher conference, I will have a lot more Information to share with them about their child’s development. I want to be able to share the amazing progress their child has made throughout their pre-school year. It Is amazing to me how children process Information through Learning Experiences and Environments. Working with children has made me more passionate about life. I want to enjoy the experience and the environment In which I live. I love each new day and It Is my hope that each child In my class shares this same love of earning.
I plan to make each day new and excellent, challenging and rewarding. I hope to ensure that I continue to seek new experiences for children to discover, new work stations to explore monthly, new toys to play and build with should I see that they are growing bored of the current ones. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have a Job that I love and that I have been afforded the chance to mentor, shape and sculpt the future leaders of tomorrow. This Is an experience of a life time for me and I also want this to be a wonderful experience for those that are In my path.
