It has been an eye opening experience to learn about early childhood internationally. Three consequences of learning about early childhood internationally professionally for me are:
1. I have learned the importance of networking with professionals outside of the United States and how it brings new insight on how children learn. The information that is found nationwide in regards to early childhood assist in understanding how children learn and grow better from a wider perspective.
2. In reading the correspondence of other professionals outside United States has shown me the passion that shared amongst early childhood professionals is nationwide.
3. It has also assisted me in being aware of issues that may cause teaching strategies to be adjusted because of the lack of teachers or space. Remembering the children that have been affected by natural disasters and early childhood still exist and resources maybe very limited.
My only disappointment during this time of international exploration of early childhood is that I was not able to connect with a colleague outside of the United States. My goal is to continue to seek out an international colleague to partner with in order to keep me aware of issues and trends outside of the United States.
Hi Gloria,
ReplyDeleteYou are right, this has been a very eye-opening experience! I agree with you, networking with others outside the US is important and definitely brings new perspectives and insights on early childhood education. I think it was really good to gain these perspectives, like you I became more aware of the issues and challenges that other professionals are facing and this has changed my own perspectives. Thanks for sharing, and good luck to you!
Gloria,
ReplyDeleteYou used the right word"networking' for the international contacts. We did international networking within a short period of time .I hope we will continue in other courses because of the global knowledge we have gained on early childhood education programs outside United states.