Saturday, August 20, 2011

International consequences


As I come to the end of another course I reflect on the intended and unintended consequences of the relationships between professionals in the international early childhood field and us.  I have listed three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field.  One intentional consequence would be to learn that we are all dealing with some of the same issues; poverty, lack of resources, and Multilanguage learners.  Another consequence would be to learn about the struggles that international programs deal with on a daily basis that we take for granite.  Issues such as clean water and schools in close proximity.  A positive consequence is that we, as professionals, can share ideas back and forth.  We can gain new insight to an old idea, get feed back on things that have be tried and worked or not.
A goal for international awareness of the early childhood program would be to let people know that education is important and collaboration between professionals is important and necessary.  The other issue that I would like Americans to be aware of is the lack of resources such as clean running water, sanitation, and safe schools in other countries.
I want to thank all my classmates that have shared the information and contacts with me.  It has been a blessing.

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Personal Childhood Web

Mom-My mother
Influence: showed me a love of learning that has lasted a life time. She would have “Tea Parties” with me but insisted on real food not pretend. She would read to us each night and tuck us in. She showed her love and affection by being there and showing me how to make it on my own. Her impact on my life is ongoing. She is still guiding me to be a better and stronger person.

Dad: My birth father
Influence: taught me that continuing your education may be tough but is always worth the effort. He would take me on camping trips each summer and road trips to historical places. He always called me “sis”. His influence takes me to historical sites. I have an appetite for history.

Don: My step-dad (Dad)
Influence: taught me that hard work was important in life. He taught me how to drive my first stick shift. He moved me back and forth to college many times without question. He considered me his own and became my father when mine abandoned me. He still checks in on me and makes sure my head is on straight.

Grandma D: Paternal Grandmother
Influence: she taught me how to be a “proper” young lady. I remember how I should behave to this day. She showed me how to make ordinary everyday things into magical paths to the imaginary world. A refrigerator box could be a house, doctor’s office, fort, or a cave below hundreds of feet. She showed me how to cook and sew so I could be a good wife. Though she is not with me now I still can look at a plain item and imagine where it could lead me.

Grandma Z: Maternal Grandmother
Influence: taught me that women could be fierce and independent. She loved flowers and taught me a love of them as well.