Saturday, August 18, 2012

Time Well Spent


Wow! I can’t believe it’s over and we all have made it through.  Since the beginning of this course at Walden University, I feel like I have a better and true understanding about early childhood education.  I would like to thank all the instructors who have helped me achieve my goal in becoming a better educator and advocate for families and children.  I also appreciate the advice of my colleagues in equipping me with and tools needed to become a better educator. The journey towards positive social change will be challenging and difficult but all it takes is one voice to stand up and make a change.  

A long term goal I have is to make a positive difference in families, children, and the community by educating people on the importance of early childhood education and as we move ahead in our journey may we always consider what matters most in early childhood education -children and families. There is a need for greater awareness of the issues that affect children and families. Therefore, let us not stop here but continue to be a voice and speak out on   positive social change in our community and elsewhere.

My famous quote will always be “It takes a village to raise a child” but in my words “It takes a community to raise and make a change in families, and children lives. God Bless each and everyone one of you.


Saturday, August 4, 2012

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: International

The three international or communities of practice that appeal to me are Save the Children, Association for Childhood Education International, and International Step by Step Association (ISSA).


Save the Children is an “independent organization that reaches both children and those working to save and improve their lives, including parents, caregivers, community members and members of our partner organizations. They help save children’s lives, protect them from exploitation and assist them in accessing education and health care” (Save the Children, 2012). Currently in Education/Literacy and Child Development in Africa have no job openings.

Association for Childhood Education International is an “ACEI, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life. ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children” (Association for Childhood Education International, 2012). Currently there are no jobs available.

International Step by Step Association (ISSA) “promotes equal access to quality education and care for all children, especially in the early years of their lives” (International Step By Step Association, n.d.). Like the organization Association for Childhood Education International support quality education for all children and believe that all children should have access to high quality early education regardless of their family socio-economic status. Could not find employment but can join the organization and each member would be provided:

  • Professional development and capacity-building
  • Information-sharing and networking
  • Technical support in design and implementation of ECD programs
  • International advocacy
  • Participation in joint projects
  • Publications
  • Annual conferences and other events (International Step by Step Association, 2012).




Resources:

Association for Childhood Education International http://www.acei.org/.

International Step By Step Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html