Final Blog Assignment

Over the last eight weeks, I have had the opportunity to learn more about early childhood education around the world.  Although this class has been difficult for me, I have been able to learn much more than I had anticipated.

I have been able to study international websites, listen to podcasts, and learn from my colleagues about what is happening outside of the United States and consequently I have realized:

1. There is much that we can learn from around the world.  I had never considered that I could study about how other countries teach young children, but there is a great amount of information that I can learn from expanding my resources to outside of America.

2. Not everyone has the same amount of privileges that we do in America, in regard to early childhood care and education.  I came across research that showed that a lot of countries are not fortunate enough to have access to early childhood education because of lack of funds or lack of education.

3.  I am capable of going to other countries and lending my own knowledge and resources to help other countries understand why early childhood education is so necessary.  I believe it is important for me to volunteer my time and knowledge, because this may be difficult to do in other countries, I can start by implementing what I know in America.

A goal I have for my future in international awareness is to stay informed with what is happening outside of the country.  I often find myself living within my own bubble, but this class has helped me understand that I should be aware of what children around the world are being faced with.