Reflection for Issue & Trend Early Childhood
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Our final blog assignment for Issue & Trend Early Childhood, we are to post several consequences of learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and personal development.
Consequence #1-Greatly enjoyed learning about the differences the two countries have pertaining to early learning programs. One country seems on the very forefront of understanding and supporting the importance of high-quality early childhood education for all children, the other country seems to be struggling in most areas of early childhood education.
Consequence #2-Having known very little about New Zealand before this blog assignment, I am intrigued by this country now and really hope to visit in the near future. The majority of early childhood educators there have a commitment to professionalism.
Consequence #3-My international colleagues have supported me by responding to my blog questions in a timely manner. They both shared helpful information that gave me a better understanding of where early childhood learning programs and support are handled in their countries.
A goal for the field of early childhood education related to international awareness of issues and trends, that I have personally set for myself is to study and learn more about the "Pathways to the Future: Nga Huarahi Arataki". This is a ten-year goal plan that New Zealand has recently started. The goal is moving towards a fully qualified registered teaching workforce as part of the ten-year strategic plan.
(Photo of my international colleague & friend, Ali Lilley from New Zealand)
Classmates that I responded to this week were:
1. Susan Anderson
http://teachingearlyedu.wordpress.com
Susan- Thanks for sharing your reflection consequences. I relate most to your first consequence. When I read about classmates or friends who have the opportunity to teach in another country, I find myself somewhat wishing I could do that some day too. What an incredible experience to go and make a difference with young children in a foreign place.
Donna
Donna
2. Dorcas Adekola
http://chosen4children.blogspot.com
Dorcas-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.
Donna
Donna, I would like to thank you for the rich information you have shared with us. My interest in New Zealand education began when we explored assessments in different countries in EDUC 6160, and you have generously enriched my knowledge about this country’s education system. I agree with you that it is worthwhile to explore it more at depth. You are also right in giving credit to you contacts for responding promptly to your inquiries. I believe this to be a valuable asset in professionals. Thank you for all your contributions. I hope our paths will cross again.
ReplyDeleteI also have found myself studying New Zealand more, and I have also found that a greater percentage of teachers act like professionals. They seem to value their education system and are proud of what they teach. I will also be looking more into the ten-year goal plan, it seems like a system that could also work here in the U.S. Thank you for taking your studies so seriously, and helping us all grow in knowledge through your blog!
ReplyDeleteI think that the goal you have set for your self is wonderful and I think it is a great idea to have a 10 year goal in plan to visit New Zealand. It is always a good idea to visit another country and to help out others who are in need. Thank you for your blog responses. I enjoy reading your blog assignments and I wish you the best in your future courses.
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