Hi group,
This has been a challenging week to say the least. My children came down with a stomach virus and I'm working on three hours of sleep. Don't ya just love flu season? I managed to complete the blog assignment to choose some inspirational quotes. I chose these because they reflect a few of my own views and ideas on early childhood. You can read these quotes below or you can find them below the archives. I wish everyone a happy Wednesday and may the flu season pass on by quickly this year...
Enjoy,
Angie
"Evidence-based practice is a decision-making process in which various sources of evidence (research, wisdom, values, and contexts) need to be taken into account."
-Virginia Buysse, on Identifying and Using Evidence-based Practices in Early Childhood
"Thinking holistically lets us approach differences in ways that open the possibilities for solutions that do not show themselves otherwise. If we can accept that there is always a larger picture, once we see it, we find we can generate a number of alternative solutions."
-Janet Gonzalez-Mena, on resolving cultural and social conflicts in child care by embracing contraries
"I see early childhood education as civil rights issue for a childhood that leaves you ready for optimum life experiences"
-Renatta M. Cooper, on passion and motivation for Early Childhood
The quote you posted by Renatta M. Cooper is great it is sort of a civil rights issue that gives you a lot of life time experiences.
ReplyDeleteAngie, I like the variety of sources for your quotes. I really just want to share a quote (not sure who said it) to help you get through flu season- "This, too, shall pass!"
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzanne! I will keep remembering that one!
DeleteI really love the quote about early childhood education being a civil right. This is true, every child should have the opportunity to be successful in all they do. However, we also must continue to encourage others to advocate for these children just like we do on a daily basis. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis quote from Janet Gonzalez-Mena appears to be words that Special Educators can use daily. As educators, we need to see the big picture. All children can learn. I am for teaching methods that will target individual learning styles. Thanks for sharing!
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