The research topic that sparks my interest is Preschool Classroom Learning. The reason that I decided on this topic is because I currently teach 4-year-old class at a local Head Start Center. It is amazing to find new and creative ways to bring new information or teach new skills to eager young minds. Preschool teachers are often labeled as "babysitters" by many people outside the field that don't understand the training required to make or build on the skills of children. I enjoy bringing new experiences to all children and watching them grow into healthy individuals with a love for learning.
The subtopic for this research project will focus on Special Education in a Preschool Setting. I decided to focus on this because children develop at different levels and different times but there are some children that encounter delays requiring special education. I also have experience working with children with cognitive delays/physical impairments and would love to learn more about special education in a preschool setting.
The information that gained from constructing this research chart is that it allowed me the opportunity to organize my ideas and narrow down the subtopics to streamline the projects. I plan to gather more information from Walden University Library, National Association for the Education of Young Children website, National Head Start Association website and Zero-to-Three website for more information. I would also like to recommend the above websites to share with colleagues because they provide useful information on all topics related to child development and early childhood education.
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Tashunda, I love your topic because I am a special needs preschool teacher for my school district. I know what you are saying when others look at early childhood preschool teachers as glorified babysitters. I have to share how rewarding it is to watch a child with delays make huge progress in a semester. I have an autistic little guy in my pre-k class who had disruptive and agressive behavioral tendencies with no preschool experience until the beginning of this semester along with his communication problems. Well, we know in special ed that learning cannot take place until negative behaviors are under control and reflecting on my little guy, it was pretty rough in the beginning of the semester but now I see a sweet, bright little guy who will catch up and probably bypass his peers one day in intellect. He is one of those success stories that make teaching worthwhile!
ReplyDeletePeople that are still terming preschool teachers as babysitters have no clue of what early childhood development is. Looking at the topic of special education in preschool will be a great topic to research. It seems like in so many classrooms that I have been visiting, I have noticed more children with devleopmental delays. I am beginning to think that early childhood teachers need to have an endorsement in special education, especially Head Start.
ReplyDeleteTashunda this is an awesome topic!! I look forward to hearing more about your journey through this process. If you need my assistance with anything let me know!!
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