Sunday, April 15, 2012

WK 8 Farewell, Moving On!

Quotes:
"The child becomes largely what it is taught; hence we must watch what we teach it, and how we live before it." -Jane Addams

"Wherever there are beginners and experts, old and young, there is some kind of learning going on, some kind of teaching. We are all pupils and we are all teachers." -Gilbert Highet


   I have learned through this program: That all children deserv a high quality early childhood program, as an early choldhood professional, I must be a tema member with along with others to ensure young children and their families are treated fair and receive the necessary resources and/or resources available and that it will take more than just myself to change the world. All early childhood professionals must come together and take steps to make the necessary changes.

   Long-term goal: To provide all children with an early childhood program that will treat them fair, include their families and teach them about themsleves as well as those around them.

                                               WE MUST COME TOGETHER
                                    

     I would like to THANK all of the professors and colleagues that I worked with and communicated with throughout this course and program. You all definitely made a difference in my life and I could have not completed this without you!  I can not believe it has come to an end, however I know that we all have worked hard to get this far!  I wish everyone the best and keep reaching for the stars. Feel free to contact me @ jesselori@bellsouth.net

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Wk 6:Blog Assignment: Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

For this week's blog assignment I chose:

http://www.unicef.org: UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young. This organization offers many resources for families an childre across the world. I learned alot of information from just reading all of the topics o this websites. I am interested in the New and Emerging Talent Initiatives, an individual must have a Master's degree, be proficient in English and be willing to be assigned world wide. Needs 2 years experience in relevant field P-2 level and 5 yrs experience in P-3 level, preference is to candidates that are under 35 yrs of age.

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm:Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. There are may resources available throughout the world for families and children. MY attetion was drawn to the Child Protection Advsior: They help initiate interventions to address violations of childrens rights to protect them from abuse, exploitation, violence and neglect. Individual must be a good team leader, fluent in written and spoken English, commitment to and understanding of childs rights.

http://www.issa.nl/index.html: The International Step by Step Association (ISSA) is a membership organization that connects professionals and organizations working in the field of early childhood development and education. ISSA promotes equal access to quality education and care for all children, especially in the early years of their lives.

Services Include:

  • Providing resources, technical assistance, and training in ECD, in a variety of areas including creating child-centered, interactive, and inclusive environments in preschool and primary classrooms; supporting education that values democracy, diversity, and social justice; promoting parent empowerment; and offering bilingual education, among others.
  • Training, mentoring and providing support for reaching a common understanding about quality pedagogy in ECD, based on Competent Educators of the 21st Century: Principles of Quality Pedagogy.
  • Training adults in education for social justice, advocacy, parenting skills, curriculum development, and project design and implementation.
  • Developing training programs/modules, curricula and teaching materials for different audiences.
  • Illustrated children's picture books that are available in different languages and include guidelines for educators and parents.
 This is a organization that I am considering becoming a member, the yearly cost is $65.00. They offer many resources for children, parents and educators. By researching these websites, I have learned alot and will go back to them to learn about issues going on across the world.