My Personal Research Journey

 

     I have chosen to research and look up information related to young children and the effects of poverty.  I strongly feel that researching this subject matter will benefit the students, families as well as myself on a professional level because I will gain better insight, compassion and empathy for most of the families I work with on a daily basis.  This will also help me become a better person and educator as I learn to build better healthy relationships with children, parents, professionals and colleagues.  I would love to hear from other colleagues who may have done similar research in the past or who may have some insightful stories to share that is related to young children and the struggles, issues and concerns of poverty.

EXPANDING RESOURCES.

EXPANDING RESOURCES.

 

I believe this is a great exposure by making contact with professionals in the field of early childhood outside the United Sates. After reading the options that we have, I sent emails to 6 different professionals. I chose Europe , Canada and UNICEF(Nigeria) . Some of the emails have bounced back but am still waiting on some replies.I was little bit nervous in the beginning but I realized later that this is a great opportunity to learn more globally about the issues facing the field of early childhood.
I chose UNESCO(United Nations Educational,Scientific , and Cultural Organization). I like this site because they focus on attaining quality education for all and life long learning. They also foster cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace. I am glad to be part of this class.

"MY SUPPORTS"

When I think of a support team or system I think of those and those things that help me to meet my goals, challenges, and just everyday life moments.  My colleagues are very supportive at work with helping to make sure myself as well as our department provide high quality customer service.  In all aspects of my job I rely on my co-workers because we work as a team.  From paperwork to charts and all services in between we support each other.  I also think of my mother as a huge support to me.  She is able to help me with my day to day as well as help with my kids.  My mother keeps on track with important events.  I also rely heavily on my cell phone.  I have important numbers that I use every day.  I use phone reminders and calendar to stay on track.  My cell phone also keeps in touch with my loved ones.

 

I would truly not get through my day without these supports because they are my backbone.  It is important that I work well with my coworkers because we have a common goal each day and must be on one accord.  I love that my I have a relationship with my mother because she keeps me on track and focused family wise.  I also do not know what I would do without my cell phone because I am constantly on the go.  My phone allows me to stay in touch and keeps me just a phone call away from family, friends, or emergency contacts.  I do not know if I would be able to function on such a high level without these amenities because I am so used to them.  I would have to completely retrain my thought process.

 

The challenge I chose to imagine would be to take on another job.  I would need my current job to continue to be at the A-1 level it is because it is top priority.  I would need to stay in synch with my co-workers.  I would also need to turn to a support system for my kids.  Even though are of age to be able to help themselves I would still need that guidance for them when I am not available which would more so fall to my mother.  I would need to be organized and on time which would require me to be able to mulit-task.  I would rely heavily on reminders and notes as well as a calendar of events.  Without these supports I would not be able to work two jobs, go to school, and still have time for family and friends.  Without all my supports my life would be chaos.  As stated earlier I would really have to evaluate things and figure out what things I can do and those I cannot instead of taking on so many.

Breastfeedig

        Scientific research suggests that breastfeeding might reduce cancer,ovarian cancer and now the risk of developing diabetes. Women who breastfeed for at least one year were about 15% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who never breastfed. Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for babeis.

        One of my co-workers chosed to breastfeed her baby. She say she decided because of the great benefits for her baby. It helps to develop her imnune system and it also is a natural way to give her a good source of nutrition.


                                                        Breastfeeding in Africa

In Africa,more than 95% of infants are currently breastfed,but feeding practices are often inadequate: feeding water, and other liquids,to breastfed infants is a widespread practice. The rate of breastfeeding is low particulary in West Africa. The importance of breast milk as a food resource of African countries is generally not recognized. The success in promoting exclusive breastfeeding has been limited in Africa and new promotions methods are needed. Infants of all mothers, whether HIV positive or not,will benefit from improving the rate of exlusive breastfeeding.

Thanks

I would like to thank all my wonderful colleagues for being so supported to me doing these eight weeks. I have enjoyed reading everyone blog and the educational discussion that everyone have been posting.I hope my discussion have been educational as well. I would like every one the best in their journey ahead of them. I would  like to thank Ms. Longo for being a great instructor.

Quotes:

Loyd  DeMause:

                 "The source of most human violence and suffering has been a hidden children's holocoust through history, whereby billions of innoncent  human beings have been routinely mudered,bound starved,raped,mulitaled battered and totured by their parents and other caregivers,so that they grow up as emotionally,crippled adults and become vengeful time bombs who periodically restage their early traumas in sacrificial rites called wars."

Khalil Gibran:

                "The things which the child loves remain in the domain of the heart until old age. The most beautiful thing in life is that our souls remaining over the places where we once enjoyed ourselves."

Web Link:



               

           

http://www.attachmentdisorder.net/parenting.htm

gentle parents.com



Holistic In A Child

When looking at a child from holistic point of view you must take several things into account.  This approach by definition means” all or total” that includes income, family, parental education, social interaction, housing, and several other things.  When viewing a child holistically I take somewhat the same approach.  I have a 9 year old nephew that had a slight speech problem.  He has been receiving speech therapy since he was 3 years old.  Early on he was tested for autism as well dyslexia.  He is a very intelligent young man he simply has a learning disability.  Early on my family and his teachers had to learn a new approach as to evaluating him.  That is when I learned of a holistic approach. My nephew is the most wholesome child in the world and he sees everything in a child-like state.  He sees the good and is still at the developmental pace of a child. We teach him on the level as other children his age and he is not behind.  It does take him longer to grasp the concept of some things more than others.  We do have to learn new approaches and sometimes do what we call “old school learning”.  This is the way we were taught and some of those methods still hold true.  When the school evaluates him they evaluate his demeanor, attitude to learning.  They also evaluate and acknowledge the fact that he has very hands on family who are involved in his education.  If not, they would be able to see a decline in his learning growth.  I didnot research other countries or regions but I work with a Radiologist that is Korean  and I asked him about holistic with his three boys, He said he donot believe in holistically in a child and not just him he said that's the way korea peoples think in general. Their main concern with theier childrens are they getting the grades and doing what is expected of them in school. No matter a child has a disability or is labeled with some sort of disable,they do not treat them any different than normal kids. The Radiologist name is Dr. Michael Ko,D.O.

 

  Just the past weekend my daughter experienced racism. She was invited to birthday party of a friend that is a different race from hers.I always tell my children treat everyone the same no matter what race they are.My daughter had been excited about the party from the day she recieved the invitation.
   She went to the party but she was the only young lady there of here race which that didnot matter to my daughter because she went because there and the party girl was friend. While she was sitting alone waitng to see the young lady that was having the party to young ladies passed the table where she was sitting and as they passed she said one of them made a racist remark about her.My daughter got very upset because she was shocked to see racism still exist.
                                    Racism in Brazil
  To be brazilian has always been believed to mean more than mere nationality.Breazilians like to define themselves as a real race.Brazilian is a mixture of the races such as african,indian,and white. The most completed scientific journalistics study about racism in brazil was conducted last year.89% of  brazilians said they believe there is racismin their society and 10% they were prejudiced.