Learning about the international early childhood field has
allowed me to grow professionally. Three consequences that I have from these
new learnings are:
1. I now have a greater understanding of the issues
and trends that occur throughout the world. I have learned about different
organizations that help children in third world countries. For example, Concern
WorldWide U.S. This organization works in the poorest countries and provides
supports for naturals disasters, health and nutrition and climate response. I
was able to learn about how I can help and make a difference (www.concernusa.org).
2.
Researching about The Global Fund for Children
has allowed me to understand that third world countries experience some of the
same barriers we face in the United States. Professionally I have grown because
I better understand how these organizations support young children. I have
learned that supplying a grant for these children helps these children have
better resources and experiences. Grants are something we often use in the
United States as well showing a similarity.
3.
I have grown personally by having a greater
understanding of international experiences. I find myself focusing on what is
in front of me and do not consider other countries. Education should be a focus
worldwide and many individuals do not consider getting involved in
organizations that support education in other countries. This course has
allowed me to see what other options there are and find new ways to get
involved in my personal passions of international study.
One goal for the field relating to international awareness
is to have more individuals aware of the supports needed internationally.
Throughout my research, I found many organizations that ask for donations
towards a cause they are working on for children. If each educator within a
school chose one organization to research and support by making donations (or
other means of support) that would help these organizations and children
internationally create change and a better environment.
References
World
Forum Foundation. “A Foundation whose mission is to promote an ongoing global
exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in
diverse settings.” Retrieved from http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
Hi Brianna! That is a great point that you make about how you are focus on what is front of you and not looking to world wide issues in the early childhood education field. That is so true that we can caught up in our own world. As far as some of the barriers that other countries experience, we do experience them here just not as extreme; which makes me grateful for what I have here in Minnesota. I enjoyed listening to the podcasts I was able to find over this past eight weeks from the other countries as well.
ReplyDeleteBrianna,
ReplyDeleteYou brought up great points!! To your point about not only focusing on education in your local community--YES!! I came to this realization too. We should absolutely focus on our locality because we can better serve the families knowing them personally, but we cannot eliminate the international aspects of education and not attempt to be involved. I have enjoyed reading your posts throughout this course and learning more about you! Thank you for sharing!! :)
Tara
Brianna this is an awesome blog and very informative. I believe strongly in serving and assisting the families and children as much as possible. And I agree that focusing on locality is very important because it will assist the families in various ways, especially with the younger children educational development process.
ReplyDeleteBrianna,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I really enjoyed reading your insight on the international early childhood field. I agree that awareness needs to be brought to the international early childhood field's needs. I think support and donation are to making this happen. I like your idea to have every educator get involved. Thanks for sharing!
Susan
Hi Brianna,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! The things you magnify are so relevant and brings hope that we can make a difference. I will continue to share what I learn with my colleagues also. In the hopes that they share with others they know. It will take commitment and being alert to offer help and resources to families, and I believe you are up to the challenge. I have enjoyed reading and learning from your perspective this semester.