I was very disappointed that I was unable to communicate with the international professionals I chose from different parts of the world. I believe that it would have benefited me and the professional I communicated with. We would have been able to discuss issues and challenges we face in this field. We could have possibly given each other suggestions and ideas on how to conquer these issues. I did enjoy visiting the other sites and learning more about early childhood in different countries. I learned that there are various organizations that provide resources and funding to end poverty, make awareness, and access for all families for early childhood education programs.
One consequence of learning about the international early childhood field is that things that we complain about may not be as serious as we think they are. Many children in other countries do not have a chance to go to school or has dropped out of school to work or are used for human trafficking. These children do not even get the same opportunity as the children in the U.S. to go to an early childhood education program.
The second consequence of learning about the international early childhood field is that they may have unfair and bias assessments in other countries. For example, if a rural area in Africa is given a test with questions about place setting for formal dining, it is unfair because these children may not know what a fork or spoon is because they use their hands to eat.
The third consequence of learning about the international early childhood field is that standards and policies are little to non-existence. Their are organizations that are helping early childhood programs in foreign countries to develop standards and policies. Having standards for quality staff is important in having a quality early education program.
The goal I have for this field is to help advocate for funding for programs or organizations who are trying to provide services for early childhood educational programs in the U. S. and in other parts of the world. The organizations websites that I viewed have many programs to help eliminate poverty and provide quality services for families living in rural communities. Funding is always an issue with many programs and as a early childhood professional it is important to me to help advocate for more funding for early childhood.
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Hello Erica
ReplyDeleteYou discussed some key areas in your post that are very important to me as well Especially being an advocate for the children first in the community near me than I would like to venture to other countries to assist with providing quality services for children and their families. I will continue to do further research.. Thank you for such an information post.
I do agree with your assessment of potential consequences in international study. every country is different and with this in mind its important to remember that differences in culture, economics and populations all hold a part in how education is approached within individual countries.
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