Final Blog Assignment

When beginning this course we were to connect and collaborate with a specific group of internal educators but some of us, like myself, we not able to get feedback from our resources which forced us to research a little further which is one consequence I gained from learning about the international early childhood field. Research and awareness of other countries with the same issue is beneficial because you learn about their approaches, perspectives, and solutions to the situation. You may also learn how to avoid the situation or others in general.

Other consequences that I have gained are cultural diversity and equality and excellence. Researching and collaborating internationally gives you more knowledge on cultural diversity. You have to stay open minded and have the mindset that as a teacher it is a learning experience for you also. When being culturally responsive there are both benefits and challenges but by understanding others you tend to respect their beliefs, culture, and morals.

Lastly, equality and excellence of professionals varies around the world. In the States we want more teachers who are educationally and experience ready when it comes to teaching our children in order to have better success. When viewing issues internationally in Africa they are in the need of 1.6 million teachers. They are more focused on developing policies that will establish efficient teacher policies to improve not only the quality but the quantity of teachers.

My goal as an educator is to not only educate children and their families but to also educate myself in having the skills and knowledge of working with all families of different cultural backgrounds. As an advocate I must be objective to things and act as a support system for our families, for instance being familiar with different services, resources, and referrals to helping assist them in their time of need. I must be able to help them to identify their strengths and needs by also encouraging and providing parents with different ways to help their children grow through emerging in a positive and healthy manner while providing emotional support and concrete assistance.

Through collaboration we are able to better contribute and benefit from increased knowledge which creates a better cultural understanding, improved communication, and the building of better professional relationships.