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Discussion Posts Week 5 Topic 1 What effect do you believe the Model Code of Ethics for Educators might have on your educational experience? The Model Code of Ethics for Educators will have a great impact on my educational experience in the sense that it clearly states right from wrong. The one that speaks to me the most is the Responsibility to the School Community. I strongly feel communication is especially vital in education. Education changes so rapidly that being able to communicate about it, is truly the best way to make certain you have all the information. If I hear about a new policy or a new law, it prompts me to do my research about it, which in turn assists me in fulfilling that it is followed properly. This also helps in promoting my relationships with my students, their families, and the community.

Topic 2 Being motivated to excel is an essential part of being a successful student. Reflect on your motivation. What motivated you to enroll in GCU? What will you do to stay motivated to be a successful student throughout your undergraduate career? I have always been wanted to be a teacher or work in special needs. I have a special needs sister and she has been my motivation since we were little. She is older than me, but I’ve always taken care of her. Finding out that GCU had a dual degree for early childhood and special needs is the ultimate factor that motivated me to enroll here. It is a 2 Birds 1 stone kind of thing for me. I will stay motivated by looking at the bigger picture of having a degree to continue to fulfill that childhood dream of mine. My children also motivate me. I am determined to show them how important an education is and following your dreams are.

1st Post to respond to: The Model Code of Ethics for Educators will have many effects on my educational experience. The one that I feel means the most is my responsibility to the school community. Communication is an important factor with-in my responsibility, I have to my community. Many teachers maneuver through their career with little to no communication to their families. This makes educators as a whole look bad because communication is something that parents/guardians look for in their child’s educators. You are completely right about community being an important factor. Without it, you cannot be a good educator. Your community is what provides fundraising items, assistance and communicating needs for your school. Communication is particularly important factor in being successful as an educator. This also helps no child being left behind in any sense, not just their education. You must have Maslow’s pyramid met before a child is ready to receive a good education. It is our job as educators to make sure that is met and if it’s not how we can help it happen. Having your community makes that process that much easier.

2nd post to respond to: The Model Code of Ethics for Educators will always affect my educational experience because it is the standards that I, as an educator need to achieve. I know that I will be more effected by Principle 3,4 and 5 in my school district. Educators where l live are very student and community oriented. Since COVID 19 the use of technology is becoming more common which means as an educator, I need to make sure that it is being used correctly by myself and students.

Great point about technology being a key factor in today’s education world. Without it, so many students would be so far behind. I feel students are going to be behind because of COVID19, but technology makes it easier to not be grade levels behind. Unfortunately, we cannot monitor as closely what the students are using the technology for, even though most districts send home Chromebooks for students. Personally, I have one child that hates the Chromebook, so he opts to use the desktop at home. His grades are passing with mostly A’s, so I don’t worry as much. However, I have another child that doesn’t have an alternative option and gets in trouble frequently for misusing the school issued device.

3rd post to respond to: I feel that my motivation is being able to provide for my family. After my husband died, I was the sole provider for my children. I had a son in engineering school at an awfully expensive prestigious university where we live, and a daughter that I had to provide for. I didn't want my son to have to drop out of school because we didn't have the resources needed for him to complete his education. I own and operate a dance studio; however, COVID-19 closed my doors. I felt I needed to try and complete my education to give us more stability in the future. My children and my elderly mother are my motivation to complete my education. I had reservations about going back to school until a friend of mine enrolled at GCU. That friend put me in contact with a counselor who helped direct me and helped me get started. I will stay motivated for many reasons. However, I feel that stability is my biggest reason. I want to feel secure in my future and that motivates me every day. First, my condolences regarding your husband. I can only imagine how hard that is for you. It sounds like you have some great children and that seems to be a wonderful motivator. Stability is also a great motivator. I can empathize with you needing to feel that stability again. A few years ago, my children and I were bouncing from couch to couch, I was unemployed and my husband at the time was going through some mental health issues. This went on for 7 months, all I yearned for was stability. I was able to secure a job and an apartment that helped with that. However, getting back into childcare and school has given me that stability. I applaud you for going back to school to get that successful feeling again.

4th Post to Respond to: The model of ethics is something important that each teacher, or student wanting to be a teacher should familiarize themselves with. The purpose of the model of ethics, is to serve as an ethical guide for students wanting to become teachers or for teachers themselves, who are faced with the complexities of P-12 education. This code exhibits beliefs that are meant for ethical practice. Mindfulness, self-reflection, making decisions, and setting the foundation for self-regulation and accountability. There are five principles that are expected of an educator, after reading through some of them I now can answer the question how will these codes of ethics help me here at GCU? Maintaining a professional relationship as well as a fair and respectful one, lets me know I can trust you as a person and depend on your words and guidance as a student here at GCU. When I feel respected and am treated fair, I work extra hard for success, and am not afraid to ask a question if I do not fully understand something. Jasmine,

I agree with you here. I think the model of ethics is important to have to have successful educators. Being able to trust and depend on another person as an educator, coworker, or boss is one the most crucial attributes a person should have. I think you have a great point there regarding feeling respecting and treated fair, you are more likely to work harder to succeed. I wish you lots of luck in the continuation of your college career.

5th Post to Respond to: Happiness is my motivation. I have been truly fortunate in my life to have been successful both professionally and financially, but I always found myself unhappy or feeling empty. This would influence my mood around my family and friends and would often lead to arguments or distancing. Being a teacher and a coach has always been something I wanted to do but never pursued because I wanted to make more money. This is the reason I enrolled at GCU. I have learned over my life that money isn’t everything and what truly makes me happy is being able to work with kids and to have a positive influence over them. My own personal happiness will continue to be my motivation. Joshua, Being happy is one of the best motivators I can think of. Kudos to you for going back to school to make yourself happy. I agree with you that money isn’t everything. Children bring a special joy to this world. Being able to guide, teach, and be a positive influence over them is the best feeling in the world. I wish you nothing but joy, happiness, and love in your journey in becoming a teacher. I look forward to your future posts.

6th Post to respond to: What motivated me to enroll in GCU was that I saw GCU had many good courses for Early Childhood Education and also I wanted to get into online classes and I signed up right away to get more information. I got a phone call from a guy and he really helped me get into GCU, he talked about how good GCU is. I will make sure I have a schedule, so I have everything organized. I will also put effort in everything I am doing in school. This is what I will do stay motivated to be a successful student. Luz, Congratulations on your choice to join GCU in the Early Childhood program. I have done Early Childhood for 10 years and it really is on the most rewarding fields to be in. I think you will be successful based on your plan to stick to a schedule and putting effort into your studies. Working with children is so much fun, especially if you’re like me and a kid at heart. I look forward to your future posts and wish you all the luck in your college career.

7th Post to Respond to: Sumiko My motivation to enroll in GCU stems from my desire to move with purpose in my life. I believe that I have been called to share the knowledge I have acquired through my life's journey. Finding the lessons in every experience, I've also found the will to succeed as a student throughout my undergraduate career. Envisioning the faces and voices of children that have been positively impacted by our conversations and experiences together help me to press forward when I feel discouraged. The brightness in their eyes full of light of understanding and God's pure love expel dark thoughts and negativity. I remember every individual expression of thanks from my students and their respective families. The fulfillment I receive is more valuable than the pay. I feel that I must succeed here. Small or large, my part must be played in aiding the success for the future of all generations. Sumiko,

I like how you state your desire is to move with purpose in life. Your post makes me feel like you were given this path is going to take you far in your career. I agree with you about the positive impact you will have on the children that come across your path. Education is unfortunately not a high paying field monetarily, but the full heart is more than enough. The impact you have will be more effect on your career, I believe.

8th Post to Respond to: Tiffany, What motivated me to enroll in GCU was that this college had what I was looking for. All the colleges that I looked at had early childhood education, but they didn't have special early childhood education. I wanted to study both fields because it's important to me. I will stay motivated to be a successful student throughout my undergraduate career by reminding myself why I’m doing it. I have seen a lot of special needs kids be treated badly because they have a different way of learning. I want to make a difference in someone's life by treating them like anyone else should be treated. Tiffany, You and I both chose GCU for the same reason. I, too, wanted to have a degree in both Early childhood and Special Education in early childhood. This is my career field right now and I hope to have this degree to aid me in getting into public schools. Early intervention is so important; however, I feel in preschools and kindergarten in public schools, the children do not have the resources available to be completely successful....