The Center of the Master's of Science in Early Childhood Studies Program-Sherida Richards-Malcolm

  I have selected the topic of Improving Boy's Education in Early Childhood. Because it is a fact that globally we are losing our boys. As a result, we can hardly find healthy males willing to take their rightful position in society. Also, to assist females with certain tasks. With that said, I have found a fascinating article regarding our boys. Article: Raising and Educating Healthy Boys: A Report on the Growing Crisis in Boys’ Education  Here is the link to the article: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED500855.pdf Summary of the Article Children as young as three and four are really good at observing, and they see the inequities. We are sanctioning this in our practices, and everyone is absorbing it. -- Luba Lynch Executive Director A.L. Mailman Family Foundation  We need to start addressing issues of gender socialization of boys and girls at the preschool level. At stake is the full potential of each individual child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. -- Barbara

Evidence-Based Practice I have selected Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). As an educator, especially in the early childhood field. I am cognizant that EBP is crucial for my students to maximize their full potential and professional and personal development. Hence, the selection of this simulation topic. To be engaged in EBP is to be a reflective practitioner. Therefore, self-evaluation and introspection are essential ingredients in the EBP (Trochim, 2016). Furthermore, the educator who participates or becomes involved in EBP understands clearly that the child-centred and developmentally appropriate curriculum, coupled with Play, are necessary for all children's biosocial, psychosocial, and cognitive advancement. I am currently a participant in the Effective Principal Training Program, where, as an instructional leader, I must cover 600 hrs of field experience. The program encapsulates identifying problems and stating possible solutions. Then, the implementation takes effect. Followed