Thursday, December 24, 2020

Final thoughts on International Efforts in Early Childhood Field

 

Three consequences of Learning

Consequence 1

          During the current course of Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field (EDUC – 6162), I went to a wonderful website that researched Early Child Education for most of the countries. This is the website of the 'Center on International Education Benchmarking' (https://ncee.org/what-we-do/center-on-international-education-benchmarking/about-us/)

         Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan gave an overview of research findings at the groundbreaking international study of early childhood education systems. Some of the facts expressed in this overview were astonishing. I am sharing a few with you:

Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan, Professor of Early Childhood and Family Policy and Co-Director of the National Center for Children and Families at the University of Columbia.


ECE of the USA is not in this table. ECE of the Netherland, Finland, and South Korea are ranking high.


USA Early Childhood Education ranks 22nd in Quality.


The USA ranks 21st in its expenses on Pre-Primary Education.


  Consequence 2.

Global Fund for Children was another website that keeps us updated on young children's problems and education. Education | Global Fund for Children




Consequence 3

The Aga Khan Network (AKDN) takes us to the far-off area of the world where this network helps young children in poverty and educates them for the future.

Aga Khan Education Services | Aga Khan Development Network (akdn.org)

As schools open, the Aga Khan Foundation and the Aga Khan Education Services have curated a list of practical tips and activities to support students' relationships, well-being, and learning during COVID-19.

My Professional Goal

I will keep myself attached to the above websites and other international websites to keep me abreast of the Early Childhood Education world over. My professional goal is to learn about the best practices in ECE in different countries.



4 comments:

  1. Tasneem, I noticed we selected one of the same articles. I think that the US should explore other countries policies and practices regarding early childhood education, even if it is just for a trial period to see if there are any relevant changes. The back to school article is interesting because it explodes children through literacy on how other children get to school and share the similarities and difference children experience going to school.Thank you for sharing your resources and goals. Cynthia

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  2. Sorry, I meant exposes children through literacy.

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  3. Tasneem,
    Thank you for sharing all excellent resources! I enjoy reading your posts throughout this course. Your goal is amazed me as continuing support children in early childhood field. I wish you luck in your future classes!
    Thank you very much,
    Sawin Thongloy

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  4. Hi Tasneem, thank you so much for sharing these resources and helping keep us informed with what is happening in different countries with the field of ECE. It is a great idea to stay connected and well informed of the various types of trends, concerns, and research occuring for our field of study not just in our country but also globaly. Best of luck with your journey in ECE and Happy New Years :)

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