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Research Paper Assignment

__1. What the assignment was all about: __ For this assignment, the task was to write a 5-8 page research paper on a current topic in education. Detailed and specific information were also given. I chose to research on the place of non-native English speaking teachers in American classrooms, benefits they offer and hurdles they must overcome.

__2. What I learned by working on the assignment: __ As a non-native English speaker in the early childhood education field, the subject interests me immensely. By researching the topic, I learned that although I will always have to work harder than my native English speaking colleagues on preparing and revising the material, and that I might spend more time and energy learning the American culture and improving my accent, I am definitely a valuable professional with more to give than I actually realize; and so is every teacher, whether with foreign accent or not, who believes in children and is committed to making a difference in their lives.

__3. How I will use information I got from the assignment in my classroom: __ I will strive to prepare a conducive learning environment for each child. I will also remember that preparing my lessons well ahead of time and willing to ask for help when needed will make my daily life as a teacher more enjoyable and more productive.Establishing a relationship with my students is always to be important as kids who trust their teachers and feel connected learn better. Since I am working with young children, my goal is to establish a home-like environment for children to feel free to explore the world around them.

__4. NAEYC standard the assignment is related to: __ The research assignment can be related to many NAEYC standards but the standard I chose to focus on  is :NAEYC standard 5: Promoting child development and learning. Indeed, it is stipulated in the standard explanation that early childhood educators “...use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs and of the multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.” Throughout my research, that was the point: can teachers with accent promote learning? Can they prepare a caring, yet stimulating environment for children to learn and grow? That is why I preferred to match the research assignment with that standard.