Sharing Web Resources

What specific section(s) or information seemed particularly relevant to your current professional development? 








The website I chose to research was NAEYC. I feel like I have gained more knowledge about the website and publications and I can definitely use it as a resource in my work with young children. I knew a little bit about NAEYC before doing research for this assignment. One of the most relevant sections to my personal development is the section labeled 'professional development'. I think this section of the website provides me with the most valuable resources for professional growth and development. I think that the publications are the other most valuable resource for me.




Which ideas/statements/resources, either on the website or in an e-newsletter, did you find controversial or made you think about an issue in new ways?
I did not really find anything that I thought was controversial. I did find things that were interesting to me and stretched me way of thinking about things, but not really any issues that stood out to me or anything that I thought to be controversial. 

What information does the website or the e-newsletter contain that adds to your understanding of how economists, neuroscientists, or politicians support the early childhood field?
Ironically when I was browsing the website this week I found an initiative presented on the website encouraging early educators to meet with members of congress. You can register online to be a part of this movement. I think it was interesting that I saw this online after the main topic for this week was how other career fields contribute to the Early Childhood Field.  I think this sounds like an interesting idea. I have attached a link to this section of my blog so you can check it out yourself if you would like! I wish I could attend this because I think it could yield some positive results.

Link: http://www.naeyc.org/conference/specialevent

What other new insights about issues and trends in the early childhood field did you gain from exploring the website or e-newsletter?
I don't know that I gained many new insights so much as I feel as though I gained a new valuable resource to use in the future. Because I have used this website a little bit before I am somewhat familiar with the different resources provided on the website. I think it is something that I will use in the future. The most important thing that stuck out to me was the event on Capitol Hill. I am excited about the collaboration that is happening with Early Childhood Educators and workers in other career field areas well. I'd like to explore this topic and learn more about it as well.