Summary: Learning About International Early Childhood Field

Throughout this course, I have researched several international websites that work in the early childhood field.  I have gained valuable insight into the struggle of other nations.  Three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and personal development are 1) learning and understanding different research that affects early childhood care and education, 2) learning about the struggles in other nations to have the basic life needs to be fulfilled, and 3) learning about the education of families in other nations.

I learned there are similarities and differences with each country I read about.  From assisting families to obtain basic health and survival materials to educating families about the development of their children.  It has been very enlightening and disheartening.  Every child deserves to have their basic needs met no matter where they live. 

As a result of the learning, my goal is to stay connected via websites and newsletters.  When a situation arises that I am able to participate in, I will. 

Comments

  1. Ashawnta HockadayApril 26, 2020 at 11:52 AM

    good luck on your next class and I have enjoy reading your work

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  2. UnknownApril 26, 2020 at 5:20 PM

    Thank you for sahring. I enjoyed learning about children and how issues and trends is changing the lives of these children. I am looking forward to learning more about the EC field in other countries.

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  3. TaleshaApril 26, 2020 at 5:26 PM

    Thank you for sahring. I enjoyed learning about children and how issues and trends is changing the lives of these children. I am looking forward to learning more about the EC field in other countries. Not sure why my name didn't show with my first comment.

    Good luck!!!!

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