For the past 8 weeks, have
had the opportunity to learn and share collaboratively with my colleagues in
Education 6162, Issue and Trends in the
early Childhood Field. With the help of our professor, my colleagues and I
have work together in an effort to grow as graduate students and professionals
in the field of early childhood education. I was unable to talk with international
early childhood professionals, but certainly learned from the international
early childhood education and care websites. What I learned, I shared with my
colleagues via class discussions and this Blog platform. I can honestly say
that I my knowledge base have grown and my passion has been ignited. All of the
resources have helped me, particularly the articles. The articles were
information, compelling, easy to read, and as I printed, read, and highlighted
pertinent information, I will forever keep them in my toolbox to share with
others. Since I have developed more professionally, it is my goal to share with
those who I work with so that we all can be highly qualified professionals,
working at highly qualified facilities. My colleagues have certainly supported
me. Their responses to my blogs and discussions helped me to think deeper and
more critically. I hope that I have done the same for them as I tried my best
to offer insights on specific topics.
Three consequences of
learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and
personal development:
- Make decisions that are in the best interests of
children.
- Be a resource to everyone.
- Early childhood education and care is not just
local work, but I have a job to do internationally.
My goal for the field
related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of
collegial relations:
- To attend professional conferences
internationally in an effort to gain my knowledge as well access to
professionals internationally in an effort to learn from them.
Thank Professor Myers for
the knowledge you have rained on us and Colleagues, I wish you continued
success in the early childhood education and care field. Whatever role you may
be in or will be in the future, I am confident that you will support children and
families and always remember------- Do What Is Best for Kids!
I enjoyed your post! I completely agree and feel that international awareness of issues that affect all children and not just ones in our own backyard is definitely a step towards briding education inequities. I definitely believe all of us has room to grow and prosper in this field in order to be more culturally aware and sensitive to meet the needs of our kids. I look forward to your success!
ReplyDeleteLaNeisha,
ReplyDeleteI, too, was unable to talk with international early childhood professionals. However, I gained a wealth of knowledge from the different websites and resources that were provided to us through alternative assignments. I had only heard of the international organization UNICEF before taking this class. Every time I learned about a new organization I mentioned it to my coworkers. They enjoyed discovering some new resources that help young children who are struggling to succeed. Thank you for the wish of continued success. I wish that upon you as well. Good luck in your future classes.
Jennifer