Week 8 blog:
There are at least three consequences of learning
about the international early childhood field from both my personal and
professional development. One
consequence is intended to learn about specific issues affecting early
childhood from abroad that are different from the issues impacting my area and
ways the country or community is dealing with it. A second consequence is to learn about the
same issues affecting their country and/or community and to learn about how if
they are dealing with the issue efficiently or not efficiently. A third consequence is gaining positive
insights as to try new ways of supporting children in their learning.
There is one goal for the field related to
international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial
relations. The goal, for me, is to stay
in close contact with my overseas colleagues.
I enjoyed learning about how they support their children’s growth and
development. I also found it interesting
to learn that many of their concerns, especially with funding, are the same
concerns my country’s early childhood professionals feel. I enjoyed learning more about two of the
programs from England and Australia and hope to continue gaining more insights
from the two countries.
I am also excited about the prospect of staying in communication with my international contacts. It has been very rewarding for me to have had this experience. I have enjoyed reading your posts. All the best, as you continue on your path to program completion!
ReplyDeleteJana, this resonates with me as well. I also want to stay in touch with my international connections. I have learned a lot. This has been a wonderful opportunity for us to learn about international childcare systems while broaden our awareness of different trends and issues.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes on your educational journey!!
Jana, I think it is great that you stay in contact with your international connections. This can provide you with a plethora is diversity that can be integrated into your classroom, or future classroom. Despite my inability to connect with an international connections, I will continue to research about early care abroad and infiltrate my knowledge gained into my classroom.
ReplyDeleteJana,
ReplyDeleteGathering an understanding about what's going on in ECE in other countries definitely gives you insight about what you can do to make change here in the United States. I wish you all the best in this program and hope that you will continue your efforts to make a difference both locally and internationally.
Hi Jana,
ReplyDeleteIt is quite interesting that you were able to make contact with international resources. I am going to continue to try make contact with international resources. I am joined interaction with you these last eight weeks. Hopeful we will be in the next class and have a bless endeavor.