“Words of Inspiration and Motivation”

Quotes from Education Philosophers and Innovators

 

Louise Dieman- Sparks / Sparks had built-in passion that it was important to make real contribution in the world and fix all the injustice that existed in the world and she wanted to do that through teaching.

Sandy Escobido is a deputy field director.  Sandy’s passion started from her personal experience growing up. Her parent was very much involved in her education and wanted her to receive the best education.  This made her want to be involved in education, in general. Sandy Escobido says, “We as professional in the early childhood field have an opportunity to shape a child’s life for the better”. This is her passion about the field of early childhood education  She also was an advocate for families.  When she went to parent meetings and saw how parents learned how to speak to policymakers, learn how to write letters, and learn how to tell stories helped kept her motivated regardless of all the challenges going on.

Edward Zigler- He was an ambitious young professor doing basic research.  He also joined the Head Start Planning Committee under the War on Poverty. Edward Zigler believed that children should have a fair opportunity to have readiness skills for school.  He came up with the “Project Rush Rush” for two reasons.  One he agreed that what they were doing will not be harmful.  The children would get immunized, have their teeth and eyes checked and eat nutritious meals.  Second, the families would receive some services and be invited to participate in parent education classes and in their child’s early schooling.  No one on the committee believed that they could break the cycle of poverty in such a short time.  However, Edward did not give up and he did it.

Elena Bodrova believed that children learn best though play.  Elena stated that based on the work of Vygotsky and Elkonin, as well as the work of their students, it is possible to identify several components of mature play.  Therefore, the Vygotskian approach can positively impact not only the development of play itself but the development of early academic skills.

These quotes help me to realize the impact that we as professional can have on a child’s life. It can be either positive or negative; it is left up to us.  I want to really improve my teaching skills to help my students because not all students are in an environment that influence their learning.  That is the reason I want to give that child or children my best when they are in my care.

References:

Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The Passion for Early Childhood. (Video Webcast). In Foundations: Early Childhood Studies. Retrieved from  http://www.courseurl.com          

           

Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). Sectors of the Early Childhood. (Video Webcast). In Foundations: Early Childhood Studies. Retrieved from   http://www.courseurl.com