Mod. 2 Observing and Interacting With Professionals/Colleagues in Your Setting

Mod. 2 Observing and Interacting With Professionals/Colleagues in Your Setting I observed a preschool classroom ages 3-5 years old in a child care setting. The day of the observation there was a total of seventeen children in attendance. There were eight 3 years old and nine 4 years old. The lead teacher explain that the three teacher are in charge of implementing the curriculum in a daily basis, but that she is in charge of writing them base on the observation thy had made the prior week in their primary group. All teachers had their own teaching techniques with their group. They started the day with a morning circle where there was discussion about where children want to play during free play and also talk about the unit they are studying, they had been focusing on seeds & plants. They read a story that was about a boy who want to grow a carrot and every day he was putting water but nothing was growing until one day he came out and the carrot had grew. Then children participate in activities where they have to identify the different seeds they had in the classroom. Children also create their own collage with the seeds. I felt this was a great activity that allowed the children to learn and expand their knowledge about different seeds. They also learned that seeds come in different shapes, sizes and color. I liked how the teacher explains to children about the different seeds. It really prepared the children for the activity and got them excited because they were investigating different seeds like During the observation in the classroom some children were talking between each other, showing each other collage and having a discussion about what they had done. Teacher said this usually this happens and she allows children to have conversation among themselves so they can learn to listening to what their friend had to say. I think this was very nice that she allows children to learn from each other and compare their work. Throughout observations and interactions some experiences I gained that is related to my advocacy efforts for child obesity was that I got to observe a particular child eating behavior in the classroom. The teachers explained to me that this child in particular has been struggling with over eating. The parents had talked with the teachers and family workers that the child sneaks out in the evening and sits under the table to eat, this issue happened overnight on a daily basis. Parents have saw for health advice, but the doctor just recommend some medication for anxiety. Teachers were informed that this child cannot have second servings. I observed that when he asked for more and teachers say there was no more he cries and got really mad, to the point that he started snatching food from his peers. Child was out of control because he wants to continue eating. Teachers expressed that his behavior has been significantly challenging and at times effected the classroom environment. I feel satisfied with the interactions that I got to experience during this observation and hope to get more in depth insights from a professional’s point of view that associate to Child Obesity.

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Insights gained from your interviews regarding current advocacy efforts and needs in your area of interest within the field of early childhood. I interviewed two early childhood teachers and they thought that people knowing how important the early years of education and the amount of resources were two areas of interest to them. one of the professionals experience that parents who have their children in early childhood centers or school look at it as if it were a drop off center. Majority of the times parents do not understand how important early education is for their child and felt that advocating for ECE as a whole includes the importance of it. The other professional felt that she was not given enough resources including time to get her work done. She felt that HEAD START and NAEYC guidelines dictate what she has to do and doesn't have the freedom to coach students with child development education in mind. How these interviews may have influenced your decision about which area of interest and topics to choose for your research paper. These interviews were very helpful in making my decision about my interest area, but I still feel that there is more out there that is more important when it comes to advocacy in early childhood education. Teachers express the importance about the well-being of children. The topics they discuss were important but I think that as educators we need to take a deeper look at why children are having difficulties in school and beyond? Which area of interest you are thinking of focusing on for your paper as well as the related three specific topics. I am thinking of focusing my paper on childhood obesity I feel that lately this is a big concern across the board, families need to understand that many illnesses are related to obesity. This epidemic is affecting children of different ages. It is important for educators to have families well inform about the many different healthy choices they can make to provide healthy meals to their children. Questions you have for your colleague’s related to your area of interest and/or three topics. I would like to ask how you all feel about childhood obesity related to early childhood education. Do you feel that childhood obesity in early childhood education programs is even something to advocate for?

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Hello Classmates! I would be advocating for obesity in young children. I am new to blogging wish me good luck.

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