Reviewing the Children’s Defense Fund and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Websites have shown me that children all around the world are being affected by the plight of low achievement, poverty, homelessness, and illiteracy. I am also now aware of the multitude of people who are working together to help our children. I have learned about the resources that are being offered in other countries and their connections to the United States. Making connections between countries allows for collaboration of ideas and resources. It also allows for diversity of learning among its participants. UNESCO promotes a holistic view of lifelong learning that includes early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education for all of those involved. Through the Children’s Defense Fund I am made aware of national conferences and workshops that are being offered to bring awareness to the problems facing children and families today. This organization has a wealth of materials that can be utilized to reach children of all ages. It also provides an additional resource for me to view current issues and trends affecting children around the world.
As we continue with our journey in early childhood education through Walden, one of our goals should be to continue to try and make connections internationally with early childhood professionals. This will give us a broader sense of the diversity among children and demographics. This will also allow us the opportunity to develop relationships with other professionals in order to discover creative teaching styles and methods.
References:
Children’s Defense Fund. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.childrensdefense.org.
UNESCO. (2012). “Early Childhood Care and Education”. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/.
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