ANALYSIS3

In the Week 5 Case Study: Dispositions/Closure, we learn that the parents of Mrs. Ashland's student nominate her for Golden Apple Award. In their nominations the parents express what she has done for their child and each child’s storyline is wrapped up through these explanations.

After reading Week Five Case Study, imagine you are a judge on the panel who determines which teachers receive the Channel 6 Golden Apple Award.  As you do with each submission you receive, you need to analyze the letter you received about Mrs. Ashland using the dispositions of effective early childhood educators (Chapter 9) and NAEYC’s Statement of Commitment to determine if she possesses the necessary qualities to receive the award.  Defend your position to recommend or decline Mrs. Ashland for this award by clearly identifying which dispositions she does or does not possesses and whether or not she displays the characteristics stated in NAEYC’s Statement of Commitment.

CASE STUDY ATTACHED!

MUST BE atleast 300 words in APA format.

Required Resources

1. Krogh, S. (2013). A Bridge to the Classroom and Early Care: ECE Capstone. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
• Chapter 5: Assessment and Evaluation: The Background

Feeney, S., Moravcik, E., Nolte, S., & Christensen, D. (2010). Who Am I in the Lives of Children? (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc. 

Heald, S. & Zaur, J. (2013). Early Childhood Education 430: Week 5, Case Study: Dispositions/Closure. Ashford University. Retrieved from the Course Materials section of your online course. 

Krogh, S. (2013). A bridge to the classroom and early care: ECE capstone. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

Marzano, R. (2012). Becoming a Reflective Practitioner. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory. 

McFarland, L., Saunders, R., & Allen, S. (2009). Reflective Practice and Self-Evaluation in Learning Positive Guidance: Experiences of Early Childhood Practicum Students. Early Childhood Education Journal, 36(6), 505-511. doi:10.1007/s10643-009-0315-2

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2011). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011.pdf

SoulPancake (2013, January 24). A Pep Talk from Kid President to You [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o 

U.S. Department of Education (n.d.). Professional Development: Continuing Education. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/teachers/dev/contedu/edpicks.jhtml 

Recommended Recourses

The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (n.d.). Strategies for Building Relationships with Children, Families, and Colleagues. Retrieved from http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/higher/CSEFEL%20goes%20to%20college1.pdf 

New2Teaching (n.d.). Working relationships. Retrieved from http://www.new2teaching.org.uk/tzone/education/workingrelationships/ 

UC Berkley (n.d.). Career Management: Relationship-Building. Retrieved from http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/learning/career-development/career-management/relationship-building

Colker, L. (2008, March). Twelve Characteristics of Effective Early Childhood Educators. Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200803/BTJ_Colker.pdf 

Wadlington, E., & Wadlington, P. (2011). Teacher Dispositions:Implications for Teacher Education. Retrieved from http://d1p3wm1hneu8o1.cloudfront.net/wadlington%20birkman%20teaching%201.pdf

Adventures in Education (n.d.). Prepare for a Job Interview: Helpful Tips. Retrieved from http://www.aie.org/finding-a-career/job-interviews/Prepare-for-a-Job-Interview-Helpful-Tips.cfm 

CBS News (2012, June 11). 9 tips to prepare for a job interview. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/news/9-tips-to-prepare-for-a-job-interview/