Throughout this course I
have read a lot of things that have surprised me about the field of Early
Childhood Development and its problems and issues around the world. I was more
surprised about the things that I have learned about the field of Early
Childhood Development and our own country. The things that I have learned in
this class have inspired me to do more for children, not only in my immediate
area but also around the world.
Consequence #1:
I have taken a more active interest in the needy in my
area. It’s true that I live in a somewhat stable area and the community in which
I live does not have a lot of impoverished and needy people but it did not take
much research for me to find out that within 30 minutes of my small town there
is a significant homeless and underprivileged population. I am now researching ways to help children in
the surrounding areas.
Consequence #2:
I have learned a great deal about the state of child care
around the world. The research that I have done has shown me that there are
problems with the field of early childhood development around the world. While
we have an inequality in standards of care here in the United States other
areas of the world are having even more trouble than we are. Organizations like
UNESCO have helped me with resources about ways that the field of early
childhood development can be made better in my own backyard as well as around
the world.
Consequence #3:
The final thing that this course has done is inspire me.
The content of this course reminded me of the reason that I entered into this
field in the first place. I want to make a difference on the lives of children.
Not just the ones who can afford it but the ones who can’t as well. I want to
be a light for the children who see no hope and the issues read about in this
course helped me to remember that and have inspired me to move forward.
One professional goal that has come from the research in
this course is that of spreading awareness of global issues. I would love to
find a program to partner with that will spread awareness of the state of early
childhood development in the world and work to make it better. The only way for
things to change is for people to get involved and they cannot get involved of
they are not informed. So my first goal is to inform people of the problems out
there and see where that leads in the future.
Jennifer, great post! Thank you for all you've shared this eight weeks. I think we both got a lot out of this course. I, too, was surprised that the struggles we have right here are also global struggles. I look forward to having more courses with you in the future.
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
ReplyDeleteI love the UNESCO website too. This website gave some great information for the early childhood programs in different countries. It has been wonderful taking this course with you. I enjoyed your insights on your blog.
Machelle
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI am elated to hear you found similar issues related to the field of early childhood education internationally. I was in a state of oblivion when I found that the issues faced by the field are equally of importance and concern for those educators as well. Your goals are very inspiring and I encourage you to follow through with them. Good luck in your future endeavors. I have enjoyed being in the same group with you. Take care!