1. “How do I know I am ready to be an Early Childhood Educator who
is about to emerge into this profession?”
At this moment I am graduating, I am excited about my dream will come
true. When I look back my two years professional journey, I am so proud of
myself. Two years college studies totally change my life. I grow to be a register
early childhood educator from a person know nothing about early years
education. These two years are not easy at all. I remember that I stay up to
midnight to do my assignments. I cannot forget teacher’s helps and
encouragement when I don’t know how to complete my assignment. They will
be my inspiration and roll models to encourage me to be an excellent ECE. I
also develop a good relationships with my group members. We help each
other to overcome our obstacles. During the group work process, we learned
how to tolerate, compromise and collaborate with each others. Teamwork
experiences prepare me to work in a diverse working environment. Now I want
to discuss about how I grow to be a professional and what I learned from
classes and field placements.
I believe “Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education”(
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr). The guidance classes teach me how I can help
children to build good character in their early lives. If I want to teach children to
respect other, I should first respect them. I will be a role model for them.
Children learn from imitating adult actions not preaching. Active listening let
me observe children behaviors in certain context, put me in their shoes and
think about their needs. Indirect guidance instructs me how to arrange
environment to prevent some inappropriate behaviors from happening.
Positive guidance strategies give me confidence when I intervene children’s
conflicts. Affirmation strategies help me build trust and reliable relationships
with children. “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken
men”(Frederick Douglass).As an ECE, my influence in children’s lives is
powerful and meaningful. An excellent ECE can make big difference in
children’s lives. My next destination of professional journey is to become an
experienced and responsible teacher and dedicate myself to children’s growth.
Curriculum classes teach me how I can scaffold children’s learning by
encouraging children’s to explore activities. Children learn by doing. As a
teacher, I need to plan activities based on observations and development
clues..Open-ended questions can provoke children’s thinking and practice
problem-solving skills. Open –ended materials can trigger their curiosity about
world. I believe interests are children’s true learning motivation. They are
capable learners for what are interested. Documentation enhances children’s
learning by reviewing and reflecting for both children and me. When I see

2. children enjoying my activity, I have feeling of accomplishment and
encouragement.
The field placement let me apply my knowledge I learned from class. I
gained valuable experience about interacting with children, working as a team
member and with families. It allows me to recognize what the employer’s
expectations are and what skills I should demonstrate in my future job. let me
prepare to be ready to be an ECE step by step. Working with children is fun,
but it is also huge responsibility. I need to work harder and harder to achieve
my goals. I believe there is not a stupid child, but there is an unintelligent
teacher.
I remember that I am so nervous and have no confidence at all at the
beginning of the program. However, now I recognize it will happen as long as I
believe. Two years studies give me foundation knowledge about teaching
young children. The future professional journey will be long and fulfill
challenges. I set my goals and to be ready embrace all the challenges.
Therefore, I can say I am ready to be a professional early childhood educator.
Reference:
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7847-intelligence-plus-character-that-is-the
-goal-of-true-education