Blog 5

This semester has been a challenging one for me. I have learned a lot through my colleages through the blogs and discussions. The Advocacy Plan has been more difficult than I orginally thought it would be but it has stretched my thinking and my friends and co-workers helping me through it it is almost over. I wish the best for everyone in their future plans. I hope we will all be teachers in schools helping students the best way we know how. The most important thing I have learned through all my classes is to never quit and keep going even when it gets tough. The rewards will be worth it in the end. To make a positive difference in the lives of children is always worth the struggle to get there. Thanks again to everyone supporting me with their thoughts and ideas. I wish everyone the best in their future both professionally and personally. I feel a connection to everyone that has helped my journey. Everyone has made a positive difference in my life and I appreciate it. Thanks to the teacher for helping me when I was confused and got me on track.

Module4 blog

• Questions you have with which your colleagues may be able to provide help and support  
• I would want to know if many people think that a PowerPoint is a good way to get present information or not. If this is not, what would they suggest? 
• Resources and information you are seeking  I need to know how much detail needs to be in the presentation and how long it should be. I want to make the presentation exciting and not boring by making it to simple or to over their heads but make it to where everyone can understand the information. 
• Resources and/or information you have found helpful and insightful I found the information from websites very useful as well as talks with teachers and parents. I like the honesty used and the sharing of  ideas presented. 

Module 3

A quote that you find inspirational regarding the role that advocacy can have in the lives of young children and their families.
Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.
John Dewey
The quality of education that children receive early in life has a bearing on their later life that we may never fully understand. Miquel Ferrer   Both of these quotes are inspirational because they show that education should be a top priority. The second quote shows that it does make a difference in supporting of education in children.  www.saidwhat.co.uk

What inspires and excites you most about your advocacy plan and being an advocate? I think being able to work with families to help their children develop the proper foundation at a early age is important to me. To show that I want to make a positive difference in their child's life and show them how they can help also. 

What challenges and/or anxieties do you feel related to engaging in the advocacy efforts you have targeted?   I think just getting parents to see how important spending quality time with their child is and helping them help their child. Many parents are so busy working that they need to take time  to help their child succeed in school and not just be in school.

What do you believe will be most effective in helping you overcome any challenging emotions you may be feeling with regard to presenting and implementing your Advocacy Action Plan? I think by having support from fellow co-workers and parents. 

How can you encourage others in their advocacy efforts, and how can others encourage you? By listening and being there for one another. Showing support and encouragement along the journey.