PLAGIARISM FREE "A" WORK IN 12 HOURS

In your response post, response on why you agree. Respond to at least three of your peers' posts. In your responses, make at least one personal connection with something your peers shared in their personal or program connections. Each response should have a minimum of 150 words and be respectful of others’ opinions and beliefs that differ from your own.

DISCUSSION 1 (Roberta)

My name is Roberta. I'm 44 years old and reside in Bergen County, New Jersey, with my three

children. I've recently graduated from the University of Arizona Global Campus with a dual

bachelor's degree in healthcare administration and early childhood education. As a graduate

student, my degree focuses on early childhood education leadership. In my current profession, I

am a Field Assistant Director for a reputable childcare organization, Bright Horizons. I have been

working in early childhood education for 27 years as an educator and began my new role in

leadership in April of this year. As a new leader, I enjoyed the training process of traveling to

different centers and working with other directors and assistant directors. I've acquired an ample

number of skills that will help me become successful in my new role. As I continue to learn in

my profession, I aim to help other new field assistant directors and assistant directors with the

knowledge and skills they would need to become successful leaders. In terms of Diversity,

Equity, and Inclusion as a professional, I believe in acceptance of others by refraining from being

biased and judgmental based on my own beliefs or experiences.

Part 2: Program Connection:

In your discussion, address the following:

• Describe the expectations you have for yourself as a MAECEL graduate student.

As a MAECEL graduate student, I expect to gain sufficient knowledge to fulfill my leadership

and professional roles. I understand my commitment to obtaining my graduate degree and must

adhere to the requirements and expectations while completing my academic studies. This

includes completing my assignments on time and maintaining my attendance by responding to

my peers and professor.

• Describe the expectations you have for others as MAECEL graduate students.

I expect others, such as my peers and professors, to support my responses, allowing me to

implement positive feedback into my academic learning and as a professional.

• Identify two courses that you feel excited about.

The two courses that I feel excited about are ECE 600 Leadership, Innovation, And Social

Justice In Early Childhood Education and ECE 672 Personnel Management & Staff

Development For Early Childhood Administrators

• Discuss how these two courses influence your professional goals.

These two courses influence my professional goals because we live in a diverse society with

people from all over the world who have different values, beliefs, and practices from mine. As an

early childhood leader, I must understand and respect each family's uniqueness in the childcare

organization by modeling positive behaviors and recognizing cultural traditions. In addition,

these two courses would influence my approach when managing the center and staff. I would be

able to conduct professional development with success and partner with families to help foster

their children's learning development throughout their experience at my learning facility and

beyond early childhood education.

In your response post, response on why you agree. Respond to at least three of your peers' posts. In your responses, make at least one personal connection with something your peers shared in their personal or program connections. Each response should have a minimum of 150 words and be respectful of others’ opinions and beliefs that differ from your own.

DICUSSION 2 (Shalita)

I am a 44-year-old mother of two daughters who has been in the early childhood field for 28

years. I started here because I felt my daughter was getting mistreated when I had because I was

a teen parent. By, being that advocate for her I also wanted to advocate for others. So, I stayed in

this field and have worked many jobs in this field, from in the kitchen, to being an Assistant

Director, to teaching Pre-k for 9 years. I love what I do that's why as a graduate student, leader,

and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professional I am someone who is engaged in

advanced academic studies while also taking on leadership roles and advocating for inclusive

practices. Being an individual that is dedicated to their field of study, contributing to scholarly

knowledge, and often balancing coursework, research, and teaching responsibilities. As a leader,

I demonstrate the ability to inspire, guide, and support others, fostering collaboration and driving

initiatives. In their DEI role, I work to promote fairness, respect, and equal opportunities within

my community or organization, addressing systemic inequalities and implementing strategies to

create more inclusive environments. My multifaceted role requires a commitment to learning,

empathy, and the ability to navigate complex social dynamics.

My personal growth I have started to work on empathy and understanding of others. Engaging

with diverse students helps in developing empathy and a deeper understanding of different

perspectives and backgrounds and navigating various learning styles and challenges enhances

patience and compassion. I started crafting my communication skills to regularly explaining

complex concepts in simple terms that improves clarity and effectiveness in communication. I

have become an active listener to my students' needs and feedback refines interactive

communication abilities.

On a professional growth level, I have expertise and knowledge on continuously updating and

deepening subject matter expertise to stay current in the field and engaging in professional

development opportunities, such as workshops and conferences, to enhance teaching strategies.

Take on more leadership and mentorship roles taking on mentorship roles, such as Head mentor

and helping staff get early childhood education trainings and organizational skills.

The expectation that I have for myself is that I make sure I apply myself and soak in what is

being taught in these 6 weeks of class. The expectation that I have for others is the same provide

me with feedback to help me build on my learning. Two courses that I excited about is this

course and ECE 642 Quality Curriculum of Early Childhood Education. These two courses

influence my professional growth by not only making me a strong advocate for children but

teaching how to build a quality curriculum for children to learn.