One of the best things a teacher can do is explore other countries education. When we see how unfortunate they are, we will stop complaining about not being paid enough. I feel like my job isn't about money, its about children. One thing I have learned from exploring websites and podcasts, is that early intervention is a must. In other countries, I noticed some of their programs start when the mother is pregnant and they work with these pregnant people all the way until the child is toddler age. This is an amazing idea. Especially for people in poverty. Another insight I have gained from all the research is that there is always help out there. If you feel like you've come to a dead end on a child or a situation, you can ask experts, there are people and research based ideas that you can look for to help you. My person growth has grew tremendously since this class, I now see that my kids are well taken care of after seeing what I've seen from children in other countries. I also have grown to recognize the fact that other cultures still exist even though I have only one or 2 different cultures in my classroom, other cultures still need to be recognized.
One goal I have for the field of early childhood is that a college class needs to be added for awareness of overseas educations. Some of the classes I took in college were ridiculous, not even something I have used since I've been a teacher. The issues and trends of education in other countries is one thing that needs to be recognized.
I am thankful for my colleagues support and great positive comments.
Hi Shanda. It’s truly amazing how fortunate we are as compared to many countries we have seen and read about throughout this course. I’m just like you knowing how our own children and grandchildren are well-taken care of and the way I view other countries that are poverty-stricken is sad. I know poverty will never go away, but with help from our country and other countries, there is hope and a chance for families and children to live and love in a prosperous manner. It has been a pleasure and I wish you and your family the best…
ReplyDeleteCongrats Shanda! I am assuming that you started your journey at Walden the same time I did. If so, we are more than half way to graduation. Time really does fly. Good luck in your future courses, I hope our paths cross again. Take care, Katy
ReplyDeleteShanda I do agree, some of the courses I have taken for my Bachelors degree doesn't really apply to what my field of study is. However, I am so glad that the Master's program here at Walden only focuses on the courses that we actually will be using during our professional lives.
ReplyDeleteEach course helps to broaden our scope of understanding of the children we serve and the field of study we are in. I am so very glad that we collaborate as colleagues to help each other throughout the course by communicating with one another on posts and our blogs.
This course offered a variety of resources that every will be able to use throughout their profession.
Thank you so much for all of your input and i wish you all the best and look forward to another class with you in the near future.
It is great to see that you have gain a new outlook on issues and trends that effect children and families. I enjoyed reading your post it was interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best in your future courses.