Throughout these past weeks, I was able to connect with
professionals in the Early Childhood Field while also learning about current
issues and trends on an international level.
Three consequences of learning about
the international early childhood field for my professional and personal
development:
1. Establishing Connections
I had a challenging time connecting with international
contacts. Once I found 2 professionals, I was sure that everything would go
great and we would communicate on a weekly basis. However, this was not the
case. Either my contacts responded late or never responded.
2. Increased Awareness
Although I did have a hard time
establishing my connections, I was not deterred from learning about early
childhood issues and trends abroad. I was able to study about issues in other
countries from the different websites provided by Dr. Meyers. Even though, I was
not able to verbally communicate with professionals; I still became aware of
issues by studying and exploring international early childhood websites.
3. Increased Interest
From these assignments, I gained a
lot more interest in early childhood internationally. I learned that children
internationally are in need of a lot more support especially those living in
poverty.
Goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and
trends and the spirit of collegial relations:
My goal for the field is to establish
and maintain connections with international professionals. I would encourage us
to not give up if our connections fail, but to continue to reach out and share
and learn from international professionals.
Hi Dorkas,
ReplyDeleteYou are right not to give up on finding information about international issues. As long as we stay motivated and aware, we will find what we need to build our knowledge. We just have to be sure to keep abreast of the issues by keeping ourselves informed. Going on the websites we visited during this course would help keep us on top of issues.
Thank you Julie! I will remember to keep up to date with the websites we studied in this course. Best of wishes as you continue on this journey.
DeleteDorcas,
ReplyDeleteIts been great for the past eight weeks to read you blogs, you have post so much interesting information. You 3 statements is along the same lines as I was thinking. I wish I could have established a connection outside my area, we do need to increase awareness and interest. I plan on continue trying to contact someone and increase my international connection.
Thank you Nina! Good luck as you try to connect with an international profession. It is challenging but I know we can do it!
DeleteHi Dorcas, I think that it is good that you plan on maintaining connections with the international professionals. I believe that if you continue to maintain a connection, then you might find out some very useful information that you may be able to use that will help you as well as being able to help out the children and families out in a major way. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the best while you maintain your connection with the international professional.
ReplyDeleteThank you Myisha for your response. Thanks and I will try my best to maintain a connection. Good luck with your future endeavors and best wishes as your continue this journey.
DeleteDorcas-I agree with you about all the interesting information available to us regarding early childhood issues and trends internationally. The important part for you is that you have a new awareness of worldwide issues and it has peaked your interest in getting more involved in these types of issues and trends. Good-luck with the rest of your studies.
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Thank you Donna for your response. The key is getting more involved! Best of wishes as you continue your journey as well!
DeleteInternational connections are so beneficial for educators. We are our best resources regardless of our locations. I can honestly say when I speak to an international educator I walk away learning so much about education as a whole.
ReplyDeleteThanks Georgiana for your response. I am really looking forward to connecting with at least one international educator.
DeleteDorcas, I would like to thank you for your sharing your knowledge with us in the past 8 weeks. It was a pleasure learning with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Reem and it was a pleasure learning with you as well. Thanks for sharing so much with me. Best wishes as you continue your journey.
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