I explored the UNESCO’s “Early Childhood Care and
Education” website at: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/
The site itself it very informational, it shares
their mission statement and the strategies they have in place to make sure all
children between zero to 8 years old receives an education that supports their
overall development. It shares the sites overall history and focus of their
fight for early childhood education. The website also offers various resources
for professionals within the early childhood field, including other professionals
within the field as well, even for families. They are many published books for
families and educators to use to help them gain knowledge within child
development and information regarding the benefits that are behind the scenes
of many high-quality programs out there for young children and their families.
There are videos that share about early childhood education in various
countries and the programs these countries offer to the children and families
that can benefit from the offered program in the long run.
“There
are no universally agreed criteria for quantifying ECCE quality but useful
factors to consider include pedagogy materials, personnel training, service
setting and parental education and involvement.” These line from the
site speaks loud and clear for many teachers that are within the early
childhood education field. I feel there should be universal agreed upon
criteria for those to qualify as a high-quality teacher. In a field where professionals work with
children and families their hope is for the family and child to be successful
and gain and master important skills they will use over a lifetime.
The website have an area just designed to Early Childhood.
The major subject topics that it shares and talks about area are access and
equity, quality, investment and financing, and coordination and integration.
The way they take the time to talk about each topic and make professionals and
families be aware of regarding early childhood education. This information makes
it known what is being down and how they feel the topics support all children
all over the world to receive the same benefits of the child’s growth and
development to master many skills to be successful as they continue to learn
and grow. It’s important for all families to want the best for their child even
at a young age as an infant. All children deserve the right to an education,
all children in all countries deserve the right to an education and make
something out of themselves for their future.
I found the UNEDCO website to be very resourceful as well. I think that is great that they have strategies in place to make sure that all children from the ages 0 to 8 years old receive an education that supports their overall development. I couldn’t agree more with you that every child deserves the right to an education and they are taking this into action and helping to provide a better future to the children they serve.
ReplyDeleteErin,
ReplyDeleteYou found some good information on the UNESCO website. I chose to explore this website as well. I found their educational objectives to be very good insight for all to know. Their educational objective was to support the achievement and Education for all (EFA); to provide global and regional leadership on education; to strengthen education systems worldwide from early childhood to the adult years; to respond to contemporary global challenges through education (UNESCO, 2014). Great Information!
Reference
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-system/early-childhood/
Hi Erin,
ReplyDeleteYou couldn't have said it any better when you state, "I feel there should be universal agreed upon criteria for those to qualify as a high-quality teacher. In a field where professionals work with children and families their hope is for the family and child to be successful and gain and master important skills they will use over a lifetime." I ABSOLUTELY AGREE with you! Being an early childhood professional is more than just "watching children play all day"! It is about setting the foundation for children to build positive attitudes and enhance developmental skills in order for them to become healthy, successful adults. Love your insight! Thank you for your post!
Hi Erin,
ReplyDeleteYou couldn't have said it any better when you state, "I feel there should be universal agreed upon criteria for those to qualify as a high-quality teacher. In a field where professionals work with children and families their hope is for the family and child to be successful and gain and master important skills they will use over a lifetime." I ABSOLUTELY AGREE with you! Being an early childhood professional is more than just "watching children play all day"...it's about setting the foundation for children to build positive attitudes towards the world around them and enhance developmental skills. One has to be well-trained and well-educated to accomplish such a task. Love your insight! Thank you for your post!