Marcy Whitebook
“Leadership skills in an early childhood environment require a more subtle and participatory style that is barely visible to the untrained eye. While co-workers know who has these skills, because they are invisible in the greater society, which views child care work as the natural proclivity of women, they are often difficult to acknowledge in oneself and in colleagues.”
“And teachers and providers too rarely occupy positions of power and visibility in which they could act as spokespeople for decisions and policies that influence the distribution of resources in organizations and programs.”
Lilian G Katz
“Self-esteem is the feeling that results from self-appraisal; positive appraisal gives feelings of high self-esteem, negative appraisal results in low self-esteem, and one's self opinion fluctuates as these appraisals occur. These appraisals begin when children are quite young, which is why it's important to let children know very early that “you're a member of this family and no matter what, you belong. You don't have to be gifted, talented, or brilliant; you just have to be born to be responded to positively, to be valued, and comforted.”
Louise Derman-Sparks
“The passion to make sure that all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and develop to their fullest ability.”
Great choices of quotes. I really like the quote by Lilian Katz where she states .."that no matter what you belong to this family...." For whatever reason this really speaks to me.
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You made great choices in your quotes. Leadership and self-esteem are great focus points in the field of early education. It can be inspirational to some people, like myself.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Marcy Whitebook's statement that leadership skills in an early childhood environment must be subtle and participatory. I work with several people who I know are only there for the money. Their leadership skills lack significantly.
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