I do not look at them as a consequence but as a new awareness. Many countries struggle with the somethings as us in the United States. Teachers who are not sufficiently trained, inequity in the types and amounts of care children receive and funding for the under privileged.
In come countries they are just now realizing that the early years are just as important as the middle childhood. Therefore teachers are either bring down older child curriculum or are just not schooled in how to care for children birth to age eight.
The care some children receive may not be the best or teachers maybe overwhelmed by caring for too many children. Those children who do receive quality care come from families who have money.
The children who need the care the most cannot receive it because there is no or little money to fund care in their country or city.
There are many organization who are working on these children behalf. My goal would be to continue looking at my chosen site and becoming a member. What will make it easy is there is a local chapter just down the road from my house that I can become active in once I am done with come of my prior commitments.
Laury,
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful that you have decided to join your local organization of the website that you studied this term.
Funding for under privileged children is very important to all countries. I feel some countries learn from others in regard to the best way to find funding or advocate to the politicians about early care and education. It is important for countries to work together and learn from each other the best ways to meet the needs of our children.
Amy
Thanks Laury for wanting to advocate and work through your local chapter. The awarenesses you mentioned affect so many of our children and families and we as educators must find a way to continue to be trained professionally, share and network with our colleagues, work on meeting the needs of working families and understand that yes, understanding the importance of quality early childhood programs.
ReplyDeleteLaury,
ReplyDeleteMembership in organizations that address Early Childhood issues show growth and professionalism.
I believe that awareness is a consequence of learning about the international early childhood field. Continue to use this awareness as you move forward.