Final Blog Assignment

Studying international websites has influenced my professional development in many ways. Thee consequences of learning about the international early childhood field is:

1. Realization that this nation still has a very long way to go when it comes to excellence and equity in education. That is why it is so important for each one of us to do our part to provide the highest quality education possible to those we teach. Each one teach one. Each one reach one. Each one pay it forward. That is how change happens.
2. I have become more sensitive to issues of diversity. Unless we make quality education a priority for all, issues of inequity and injustice will always abound.
3. Realization that Issues of equity and quality occur all around the world. We may all be different, but our issues are the same. I am grateful to live in a country where women are not denied an education, although we still have work to do in regards to equal pay and jobs for women. I fear equity and quality in education will be trending issues for generations to come. I hope not!  

After taking this class, one of my goals for the future is to incorporate communication with students from other countries into the student curriculum. When children are aware of the world around them, they become more sensitive to issues of diversity, which will in turn help them become well rounded positive contributing members of society. I will also try to make and maintain communication with an early childhood professional in another country to stay abreast of the issues and trends related to early childhood education around the world.