One consequence of learning about the international early childhood field are that we have very similar issues. My contact, Gayle, from Indonesia talked about the need for better wages and more education for early childhood professionals. We have the same issues here in the United States. Another consequence is that I would like to learn more about early childhood in other countries. I have enjoyed reading other blogs to find out what others are learning from their contacts. It has really shown the similarities we have around the world; that we all struggle with wages, education, poverty, and diversity.
A goal I have is to keep in contact with Gayle and learn more about early childhood in Indonesia. I would also like to have more contacts around the world. I have had another response in the Yahoo group I belong to and I am looking forward to learning more from this new early childhood professional.
Jodi,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your blog posts. I totally agree with you about the realization that we have more similarities than differences, despite being thousands of miles apart. Thank you so much for the positive encouragement and support you have given me throughout this course. I look forward to future courses together!
I have enjoyed reading your post. It seems that other countries are facing some of the same issues that we are lack of funds, resources, and experience.It looks like the education system as a whole needs to be reconsidered for changes.
ReplyDeleteJodi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all of the wonderful information you have blogged about the last 8 weeks. I have enjoyed having you in this class and reading all of your insightful posts and discussions.
Jodi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all of the information about your international contact. I hope you are able to stay in contact with her. I agree, we do share some of the same issues which was shocking to me.