- Post at least three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field for your professional and personal development (any format, any length)
- Post one goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations
Below are three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field:
1. International awareness destroys ignorance, which is a great thing. I can no longer say that I'm unaware of issues going on with children outside of this country.
2. International awareness changes your view of the profession. It can either make you more diligent to fight and advocate, or it will make you overwhelmed and change your goal to something else. Or it could do both!
3. International awareness can motivate action. When I saw how many organizations and causes were fighting for early childhood education all over the world, it ignited a fire in me to do more than what I am doing.
One goal that I have for the field as it relates to international awareness is to promote that administrators in centers or collegiate programs require some type of international contact, whether it be signing up for a newsletter or joining an international organization, because it establishes a oneness and unity for our children.
Hello Felicia,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you international does destroy ignorance and in destroying ignorance it can also give other countries hope in knowing that developed countries are dealing with some of the same issues. So true, it does change and did change my view on this profession because even with so much lacking there are those who continue to be passionate about the work they were called to do, hence the motivation.
I would also like to thank you for sharing a part of yourself with me throughout this course. I wish the greatest success in your future dreams, goals and desires.
Its important to be aware of educational field in international areas as well. To stay up to date and to learn from them I agree with you that it is necessary to sign up to receive newsletters or other correspondence.
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