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- NAEYC Standard 1
- NAEYC Standard 2
- Showcase Artifact - Classroom Newsletter
- 2a. Knowing about and understanding diverse family and community characteristics...
- 2b. Supporting and empowering families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships...
- 2c. Involving families and communities in their children’s development and learning
- NAEYC Standard 3
- Showcase Artifact - Child Case Study
- 3a. Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment.
- 3b. Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches.
- 3c. Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child.
- 3d. Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and other professionals.
- NAEYC Standard 4
- Standard 4 - Showcase Artifact - Student Conference
- 4a. Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with children.
- 4b. Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education.
- 4c. Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /learning approaches.
- 4d. Reflecting on their own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child.
- NAEYC Standard 5
- Showcase Artifact - Pre-K Weekly Planner
- 5a. Understanding content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines.
- 5b. Knowing and using the central concepts, inquire tools, and structores of content areas or academic disciplines.
- 5c. Using their own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curricula for each child.
- NAEYC Standard 6
- Showcase Artifact - NAEYC Commitment Statement
- 6a. Identifying and involving oneself with the early childhood field.
- 6b. Knowing about upholding ethical standards and other professional guidelines.
- 6c. Engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice.
- 6d. Integrating knowledgeable, reflective and critical perspectives on early education.
- 6e. Engaging in informed advocacy for children and the profession.
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- Sara Pollaro Personal Philosophy Statement
- Adademic Awards/ Other Awards/cifications
- AZ State Child Care-Required Documents
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Sara Pollaro - Personal Philosophy Statement
I believe that any kind of life experience is a valuable learning experience for children.
Theorists John Dewey believed that learning should be based upon the children's interests and that children should be actively involved in their education. Another theorists, Lev Vygotsky stated the idea that children who work together with others to learn a lesson today, are able to work independently tomorrow. I believe these theories to mean that children need a safe, secure environment that provides both challenges and a predictable outcomes.
I believe that children learn from their environment when engaged in purposeful activities.
A child should be allowed to do things for themselves, whenever possible. My classroom would be set up to included areas that are inviting and stimulate curiosity. Class room furnishings need to be all-inclusive of age, height and physical ability to accommodate the diverse needs of all the children while promoting independence. The room will reflect the unique cultural diversity of all the students and their families by the use of bright colors, music, stories and appropriate themes. Children need to be provided with opportunities for independent learning that is rich in language, resources, ideas and thinking that encourages learning with enthusiasm.
I believe that each child is a unique individual and that all children can learn.
I believe in an all-inclusive setting that recognizes children’s varied abilities, needs, interests and learning styles. I believe in the integration of learning and play. Children learn best by doing. I strive for a balance between teacher-directed and child-initiated activities which provide a strong foundation. Given the opportunity to explore the work around them, young children become active, involved learners. I believe that with this foundation children become curious, well-rounded learners who are able to make independent choices and act responsibly.
I believe that children learn best when parents are involved in their educational program.
I recognize that parents are the child’s first teachers, they are the primary bridge between home and school. Parents and teachers should have a collaborative approach towards their child’s education. I will support family involvement by making myself available to interact with each family one on one by whichever methods fits their needs. I will ensure a community influence in the class room through tapping outside resources as guests into the classroom as needed to reinforce the curriculum theme during a given time period.
I believe that I can be a voice for the children and their families.
I will stand as a resource to advocate on behalf of children and their families. I believe that I can do this most effectively by providing information about current ongoing social issues that affect the families and their extended social network. These actions may be in the shape of volunteering, coordinating events or speaking at meetings, groups or workshops.
Above all, I believe that I can make a difference, one child at a time...