After involving myself in numerous aspects of early childhood education for the past couple of years now, I have learned that one can actually effect social change and create positive outcomes for both young children and their families by teaching the latter fundamental principles that are necessary to contribute to a progressive society. A large part of what we as educators do is help children to utilize the emotional, cognitive, and rudimentary physical tools that they have to cope with the vicissitudes of life. Moreover, by teaching them basic values such as temperance, patience, understanding, kindness, and consideration for others, we can actually help to mold these individuals into compassionate, intelligent, attuned people who are cognizant of themselves and of the others around them, so that they can positively affect the latter. I have learned that the early childhood educator's approach to this goal typically works well when it is synthesized with a similar approach from parents and home connections, and when the child's family seeks the same sort of goals.
Photo relates to: "Improving Access to Early Childhood Education." Follow the link: http://www.rand.org/topics/children-and-families.html
Mrs. Jay
