I honestly didn’t think I would enjoy this course as much as I have. I was never one on doing a lot of research, although this course has shed a new light on research for me. I thoroughly enjoyed surfing the many websites over the weeks as well as reading the very informative articles listed for our resources. I have learned so much more about the issues EC professionals face around the world. To my surprise they are struggling with the same issues around the world that we are here in the U.S.. Although I was not able to make contact on the global level with any EC professionals, the resources I was able to have access to are so valuable to me. I have become knowledgeable during this course of how others, not related to education, have become involved in advocating for early education and their impact in the field. I feel I have grown in my knowledge of early education, focusing more on worldly issues. Sometimes I feel I am so immersed in my work as a Director and running my school, I don’t get the chance to be aware and read up on certain issue that impact the early childhood field as a whole. I now have been introduced to such amazing resources and websites that I know will help me tremendously in the future.
Recently, I have been thinking more about my career in the early childhood field and where I want to wind up in the future. I have had the opportunity to persue many roles in early childhood trying to figure out what role would be the best fit for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and hate to see it come to an end. Maybe that is a sign for me on a professional level. My goal moving forward is to keep up on my research and set time during the week to do so. I want to keep up on the websites I have been visiting and join more newsletters to gain access to even more information. This course has shown me that I don’t just want to focus on what is going on here in the U.S., but to keep abreast of what is going on globally in the world of early childhood. The knowledge I have gained will only help in improving my center for the children and families that I am blessed to see on a daily basis, as well as improve my own personal growth as an EC professional.
I thank all my classmates for the wonderful information that you have shared throughout this course and helping to make this a wonderful path towards gaining my Masters. I wish everyone the best of luck on your journeys!
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ReplyDeleteI also thought that this class would not be very interesting. I was wrong. Our class was presented with so much information. Unfortunately, I did not get a response from global professional, but the resources available to us were very helpful. I plan to continue trying to contact a global professional. I think that it would be wonderfule to talk with someone from another country about the early childhood field. I enjoyed reading the information that was sent back to some of our classmates from their contact. I was also excited about joining the NAYEC organization. Some of the newletters contained so much information. I have gained many new insights in this course. When I use to think about education globally, I always thought that each country was different, but there are many similiarities. Children in the United States are taught using developmentally appropriate practices. Most of the countries that I researched also use developmentally appropriate practices to teach their children.
I have enjoyed sharing this class with my classmates and my instructor. Maybe we will have the opportunity to share other classes. Good luck with your continued education
Hi Kristen,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your blogs. When I read your title at the beginning of class, new to blogging it made me think of the apprehensions I had when I first started blogging. I had such a hard time figuring out how to set the blog up. You have written interesting blogs and done a really good job. I admire your goal to continue to research once a week. I have found material is ever changing in early childhood and we need to stay knowledgeable to help our parents, children and staff. Best of luck to you, Diana