"We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends".
- Mary McLeod Bethune, Educator, Civil Rights Activist
I chose this quote because it symbolizes all that I am and understand. Our children are our future and we as adults have a responsibility to encourage them to aspire and reach beyond their dreams! The way we taught as educators in the past has changed drastically today and we cannot be timid with our thoughts about how to educate our children because our children potentially hold the answers to so many scientific and mystical unanswered questions.
"There is in every child at every stage a new miracle of vigorous unfolding, which constitutes a new hope and a new responsibility for all".
- Erik Erikson, Developmental Psychologist
I chose this quote because as children develop from infancy and beyond before our eyes we witness human development at the speed of light and as parents, teachers and specialists each new discovery helps us understand children and their full potential.
Hello Shelita! I must say that I love the fact that you chose Mary McLeod Bethune as your quote for this week assignment, considering this is black history month! I also agree with her statement. Early childhood is a field that is forever changing, as researchers are constantly finding out new and better information about how they develop. It's important that as educators, we stay current with the trend for the best outcome for the children that we serve! Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI like your quotes.
The big lesson we can learn from studying children is the importance of playing time during childhood, period where we can explore and play. Adults are not so good on be open to varies possibilities, and they are misnaming a child when considering they are no able to concentrate or pay attention. What they are doing is looking at the world with a wide angle, and we have to learn from them (Laureate Education Inc., 2010).
Thank you
Maria Carrillo
Reference
Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). Early childhood development: Studying child development: Lessons learned. Baltimore, MD: Author.