It is stated that knowledge is key as it helps one to excel in the world. Today, I can attest to those words.
As I embarked in doing this course, " Issues and Trends In Early Childhood" I can say that I was driven with a number of opportunities to explore resources from within my online classroom setting as well as internationally from organizations that are strong advocate of change for young children and their families.
In communicating with international correspondents via emails, listening to podcasts and viewing different websites I have attained a vast amount of knowledge that I strongly deem as being very vital and efficient to me as a professional in the field of early childhood care and education.
Therefore, I deem these consequences of learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and personal development as follow-
1. Is to obtain knowledge from others who have long years of experiences in working with children and families. In so doing, I am capable of comparing and contrasting the different strategies used by myself and others to become more effective at reaching out to children and their families on a daily basis.
2. To be aware of the different issues that are faced by others from a global perspective and analyze what is being done to minimize or eliminate the various issues or trends that are affecting young children, families and educators. This aids in strengthening me to be a better advocate of change for children.
3. To learn about different children cultural background. In learning about children and their culture, as educator I much able to reach out to different families in an unique and appropriate manner. I would also be able to have parents come and share with other parents so as to build better relationships in the teaching and learning environment.
One goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the the spirit of collegial relations is to stay united and abreast and work unitedly to bring about change in the field that speaks about equality and quality for all because everyone is equal regard less of their economic status in society. Secondly, keeping a strong communication bond with persons intrenationally as this aids in bringing across positive outcomes as we work together as one.
Saturday, 24 August 2013
Friday, 16 August 2013
Getting to Know Your International Contact- Part3
This week though a busy one for my international contact I was capable of reaching out to her via email. As suggested I presented the following questions to her and here are her responses.
What issues regarding quality and early childhood professionals are being discussed where you live and work?
In regards to quality and early childhood professionals, the focus today in the state that I live and work are strongly focusing on the training that early childhood professional receives in collaboration with neighboring states because we are trying to build a bond in ensuring that certain standards and policies all depicts the same long term goals for our young children. We are also looking at the cost that families have to pay for their children entering an early learning institution as we want to ensure that equality is given among all irrespective of different family background.
What opportunities and/or requirements for professional development exist?
As it relates to professional development, it was proposed that more parenting and teachers workshop be done. This can be very challenging at times as we have tried this before but we have gone back to the drawing board and have implemented new strategies towards working this out.
What are some of your professional goals?
For nearly 100 years, Save the Children has worked to ensure the safety and well-being of children around the world. But the challenges for this generation of America’s children—from a culture of violence to a poverty crisis that is affecting 16 million children—are unlike any we’ve seen before.
We cannot stand by and let violence, poverty and other threats become pervasive parts of childhood in America. We need everyone at the table for a national conversation to find bold, new ideas.
That’s why Save the Children is joining forces with caring people like you and our partners to call on President Obama and Congress to establish a new National Commission on Children to ensure the safety and well-being of every child.
What are some of your professional hopes, dreams, and challenges?
Some of my professional hopes is to see our mission being successful as well as our children being free from all these obstacles that they and their families are faced with on a daily basis. While my dreams are to see the field of early childhood being respected and excel in molding and shaping our children's young minds from a global perspective. As it relates to challenges, there will always be challenges but the question is what we do when they arrive is key.
It was very interesting to have received these responses from my contact.
What issues regarding quality and early childhood professionals are being discussed where you live and work?
In regards to quality and early childhood professionals, the focus today in the state that I live and work are strongly focusing on the training that early childhood professional receives in collaboration with neighboring states because we are trying to build a bond in ensuring that certain standards and policies all depicts the same long term goals for our young children. We are also looking at the cost that families have to pay for their children entering an early learning institution as we want to ensure that equality is given among all irrespective of different family background.
What opportunities and/or requirements for professional development exist?
As it relates to professional development, it was proposed that more parenting and teachers workshop be done. This can be very challenging at times as we have tried this before but we have gone back to the drawing board and have implemented new strategies towards working this out.
What are some of your professional goals?
For nearly 100 years, Save the Children has worked to ensure the safety and well-being of children around the world. But the challenges for this generation of America’s children—from a culture of violence to a poverty crisis that is affecting 16 million children—are unlike any we’ve seen before.
We cannot stand by and let violence, poverty and other threats become pervasive parts of childhood in America. We need everyone at the table for a national conversation to find bold, new ideas.
That’s why Save the Children is joining forces with caring people like you and our partners to call on President Obama and Congress to establish a new National Commission on Children to ensure the safety and well-being of every child.
What are some of your professional hopes, dreams, and challenges?
Some of my professional hopes is to see our mission being successful as well as our children being free from all these obstacles that they and their families are faced with on a daily basis. While my dreams are to see the field of early childhood being respected and excel in molding and shaping our children's young minds from a global perspective. As it relates to challenges, there will always be challenges but the question is what we do when they arrive is key.
It was very interesting to have received these responses from my contact.
Saturday, 10 August 2013
Sharing Web Resources
Upon following the outside links that I have never had explored before, I have seen that there are a number of newsletters, blogs and articles that have been written by people who are strong advocate for change in the lives of young children. The links also leads to programs that have been planned wherein some are working collaboratively with organizations such as NAEYC.
As I thoroughly searched one area of the site I found developing news about what is taking place in the far east about children's living and access to a good education. It was very profound as well as alarming to have found out that the children are living in such deplorable environment that is exposed to so much violence.
The newsletter that I received spoke about introducing new legislation that will help to enhance early learning opportunities in developing countries as well as putting into place new strategies so as to prevent 57 million of the most vulnerable, marginalized children, including those in conflict zones, from missing out on school. Here is a synopsis of the newsletter that I would like to share with you all
Save the Children thanks Congress for introducing new legislation that would help boost early learning opportunities in developing countries and prevent 57 million of the most vulnerable, marginalized children, including those in conflict zones, from missing out on school.
The Education for All Act, H.R. 2780, introduced by Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Dave Reichert (R-WA), acknowledges that without basic, quality education we will lose yet another generation of children to poverty, war and disease, according to a statement by Congresswoman Lowey.
"Education offers children in some of the toughest parts of the world a chance at a brighter future. Yet millions of children living in poverty and conflict zones are robbed of the opportunity to learn and fulfill their potential," said Carolyn Miles, president and CEO for Save the Children. "Save the Children applauds Representatives Lowey and Reichert for being a vital voice for these often forgotten children and calling for an investment in their futures."
If passed, this legislation would help millions more children in developing countries realize their dreams of getting an education and create a positive ripple effect on families, communities and nations overall.
The newsletter that I viewed indeed contained information that enhance my understanding of equity and excellence in early care and education as it gave information that was linked closely to the resources that were presented to me about equity in early care and education for young children. It also informed me that there are persons that are working assiduously towards implementing strategies and programs to help young children.
I have gain this week that the same issues and trends topics that are being focused on in this course are some of the same things that this weebsite are lobbying about unbehalf of young children and their families from a global perspective. i have also seen that the information are all similar.
As I thoroughly searched one area of the site I found developing news about what is taking place in the far east about children's living and access to a good education. It was very profound as well as alarming to have found out that the children are living in such deplorable environment that is exposed to so much violence.
The newsletter that I received spoke about introducing new legislation that will help to enhance early learning opportunities in developing countries as well as putting into place new strategies so as to prevent 57 million of the most vulnerable, marginalized children, including those in conflict zones, from missing out on school. Here is a synopsis of the newsletter that I would like to share with you all
Save the Children thanks Congress for introducing new legislation that would help boost early learning opportunities in developing countries and prevent 57 million of the most vulnerable, marginalized children, including those in conflict zones, from missing out on school.
The Education for All Act, H.R. 2780, introduced by Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Dave Reichert (R-WA), acknowledges that without basic, quality education we will lose yet another generation of children to poverty, war and disease, according to a statement by Congresswoman Lowey.
"Education offers children in some of the toughest parts of the world a chance at a brighter future. Yet millions of children living in poverty and conflict zones are robbed of the opportunity to learn and fulfill their potential," said Carolyn Miles, president and CEO for Save the Children. "Save the Children applauds Representatives Lowey and Reichert for being a vital voice for these often forgotten children and calling for an investment in their futures."
If passed, this legislation would help millions more children in developing countries realize their dreams of getting an education and create a positive ripple effect on families, communities and nations overall.
The newsletter that I viewed indeed contained information that enhance my understanding of equity and excellence in early care and education as it gave information that was linked closely to the resources that were presented to me about equity in early care and education for young children. It also informed me that there are persons that are working assiduously towards implementing strategies and programs to help young children.
I have gain this week that the same issues and trends topics that are being focused on in this course are some of the same things that this weebsite are lobbying about unbehalf of young children and their families from a global perspective. i have also seen that the information are all similar.
Saturday, 3 August 2013
Getting to Know Your International Contacts- Part2
This week I did not get a response from my international contact. Therefore, I visited the Harvard University website to complete the assignment given.
The new insights and information that I have gained from the Harvard website is the collaborative work that is being done within the Brazilian community wherein doctors, politicians along with educators and other stakeholders to implement various strategies to better enhance the early childhood policies and practices in their country so as to better educate and uplift the education of young children.
Secondly, is the effective measures that the Zambian Ministry of Education, the Examination Council of Zambia, UNICEF, the University of Zambia, and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University have all collaborated and have launched the Zambian Early Childhood Development Project (ZECDP) so as to measure the effects of an ongoing anti-malaria initiative on children’s development in Zambia. They have created a new comprehensive instrument for assessing children’s physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development before and throughout their schooling careers. This I believe is indeed a great implementation so as to ensure that young children are grown health and free from diseases that are decremental to their growth and development.
Third, the additional information about issues of equity and excellence that I have acquired is that is very good be knowledgeable about what is going on in the lives of children not only in my country but from a global ppoint of view. In so doing, I am capable of share new knowledge with others as well as show appreciation towards what I have inn life because not everyone is granted the same opportunities towards what they would desire in life. I have also gained that a lot is being done to save the future of the children on a hold which I deem to be very important because they are the future.
The new insights and information that I have gained from the Harvard website is the collaborative work that is being done within the Brazilian community wherein doctors, politicians along with educators and other stakeholders to implement various strategies to better enhance the early childhood policies and practices in their country so as to better educate and uplift the education of young children.
Secondly, is the effective measures that the Zambian Ministry of Education, the Examination Council of Zambia, UNICEF, the University of Zambia, and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University have all collaborated and have launched the Zambian Early Childhood Development Project (ZECDP) so as to measure the effects of an ongoing anti-malaria initiative on children’s development in Zambia. They have created a new comprehensive instrument for assessing children’s physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development before and throughout their schooling careers. This I believe is indeed a great implementation so as to ensure that young children are grown health and free from diseases that are decremental to their growth and development.
Third, the additional information about issues of equity and excellence that I have acquired is that is very good be knowledgeable about what is going on in the lives of children not only in my country but from a global ppoint of view. In so doing, I am capable of share new knowledge with others as well as show appreciation towards what I have inn life because not everyone is granted the same opportunities towards what they would desire in life. I have also gained that a lot is being done to save the future of the children on a hold which I deem to be very important because they are the future.
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