"Reflection" ellamaeterryearlychildhood

     As I reflect on the incredible and difficult challenges I'v encountered, I'm glad to have made it through.  There were times, I wanted to throw in the towel.  I wanted to give up and simply throw in the towel.  I wanted so badly to drop this class, because of the difficulty I've experienced at the beginning.
     I'm not good with technology.  Setting up my blog account was one of those difficult moments for me.  The incredible experience came when the instructor did a virtual class with me.  I was at awe with her dedication to here students and the fact that she was willing to go that extra mile for her students.  Because of that, I'm now able to blog and respond to a blog.  My colleagues also helped me to blog as well with a greater level of confidence through their responses as well.  This provided me with the extra confidence I needed to complete each blogging assignment.  I really learned and enjoyed reading about all the wonderful and interesting topics as well as the positive feedback from my colleagues.
     As I reflect back on my observation with the Host Teacher, I learned that parents, children and families are important in the lives of others.  I could not have completed this course without theirs views and insights. They've enlighten my understanding about early literacy so much.  They shared so many wonder things about why they feel and their beliefs why early literacy is important in the lives of children.  I like to thank my Host Teacher for allowing me the wonderful opportunity of observing the interactions with the children and the Host Teacher.  I enjoyed listening and seeing the children engaging in early literacy activities.
    The writing assignment was one of the most challenging experience I've ever encounter.  I've didn't have the faintest idea about the importance of writing in such a clear and precise way.  I didn't understand how to write and give the credit to the person whom you are quoting.  I still struggle with writing, but the examples provided by the instructor made it possible for me to see and know the proper way of writing a paper APA style.  I struggled with gathering the information that would be beneficial to writing a paper in a professional way.  I did the assignment, but I still have my challenges.  I'm thankful for all the support I got to help me get through this class.
   

Blog 5 A Note of Thank You for Your Support

We are at the end of the course.  I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your insights, suggestions, response, thoughts, interactions, and challenges.  Each of you provided me with a wealth of information that I will take on my journey as an advocate on behalf of early childhood literacy and as a professional.  You guys have made this course an experience I would never forget.  Your expertise has made my experience with observing and interacting with professional, children and families so enlightening.   I have learn so much about early childhood literacy.  I have a growing understanding of advocacy and how to address issues relating to a particular topic.  Your support has made this possible.  
  As I was given the opportunity to review your postings and think about your postings helped provide an opportunity to support you with your thoughts.  This was done as I was able to expand on your postings, suggest what I saw  differently, ask a probing or clarifying question, shared insight that I've gain from reading your postings, offer and support an opinion and validated an idea with my own experience.   In addition to that, it helped me to be mindful of the thoughts of others and to take time out to share that with others.   By posting our comments, we could identify and relate to one another in a positive way.
I wish for my colleagues as they continue on their professional path the best on their endeavors as a advocate and as a professional in the lives of children.   I wish them good blessings in the next course Internship 2 as you take on new challenges.  I wish that your encounters be rich and rewarding.   Don't hesitate to reach back in your resource and use what you know and have.  I wish that personally and  professionally that you grow significantly as to where it impacts your future greatly.  .