Daddy & me

Daddy & me

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Time Well Spent - Farewell


I must say it has been quite a journey completing my masters in Early Childhood Education.  When I started this program I did not have much faith in on-line education.  I can say that I have learned a lot and am a now a fan of on-line education.

I have learned a great deal from my journey.  I have learned about myself that I am disciplined and committed to my profession in the early childhood field.  I have worked hard and have been diligent in my approach to learning. I have learned so much from the articles and papers that I have read throughout the program.   I have also learned that keeping abreast of the issues and trends in this field is very important.  There is so much research being done that reading keeps you aware of what is happening in the field.  I have also learned how fragile young children are and that my commitment to teach them is a very important job.    I realize that my input in their lives is invaluable and makes a difference for them in the future.   Lastly I learned that my colleagues/classmates are an invaluable tool to my learning.  I gained a great deal of insight from reading your discussion and blog posts.

I would like to become part of an initiative that is focused on helping families living in poverty.  I can see myself working to eradicate poverty from the lives of young children.   

I would like to say good bye to each of you and that you are successful in what you do next in life.  It has been a pleasure knowing each of you.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally


DEC, The Division for Early Childhood is one of seventeen divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).  They are the largest international organizations dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and or the gifted.   Their mission states they promote policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.  The DEC publishes journals such as the Journal of Early Intervention and Young Exceptional Children which is focused on issues related to young children.  They host a conference where professionals from around the world take part in presentations and strategies as well as discussions that will change the way professionals think about early childhood.  This website did not offer employment opportunities.  They are located at http://www.dec-sped.org/

The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) mission statement is to promote and support the optimal education, development and well-being of children worldwide and to promote the professional growth of educators and others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society (ACEI, n.d.).  This organization has consultative status with the United Nations.  This website did not offer any employment opportunities.  They are located at http://www.acei.org/

UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.  This organization states that they work to create the conditions for dialogue among civilization, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values.  Their mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information(UNESCO, n.d.).  UNESCO focuses on two global priorities Africa and gender equality.  One of UNESCO’s objectives is to attain quality education for all and lifelong learning.  UNESCO is looking for qualified people in the following areas Payroll Specialist, Treasury Analyst,  Systems and Web Development Assistant.  I would not be interested in these positions.  UNESCO’s website is http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/

Reference:

The Division of Early Childhood (DEC) (n.d.) Retrieved from www.dec-sped.org

Association for Childhood Education International (n.d.) Retrieved from www.acei.org

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/