As I explore the UNICEF site and browse the different topics of child devleopment, I found sites that relate specifically to early learning and development. For example, school readiness for the child, the teachers, and the parents; http://www.unicef.org/education/bege_61627.html UNICEF has formed partnerships in an effort to help children living in developing countries to still be school ready and have a chance at success, regardless of their geographical conditions; http://www.unicef.org/education/bege_61646.html.
Children attend a hygiene education class that is part of a UNICEF-supported water, sanitation and hygiene programme in a primary school in Naros Village, near the town of Lodwar, Rift Valley Province, Kenya.
Looking at the level of importance these organizations are taking to help meet the needs of children around the world are amazing. In additon to making sure they secure the rights of children, increase the resources available to them and their families in regards to health care and nutritious, they are also providing them with learning and developmental opportunites in a positive setting.
Overall, this week has shone light on the challenges and barriers that we face as educators as we continue to strive toward helping young children learn the skills they need to become school ready and later life ready. Looking outside my community and the private school where I work, I'm also force to look at other various circumstances that young children end up in. For example, children in families who are migrant workers or children who have had poor/bad experiences with non friendly educational environments. This has helped me think outside of my traditonal experiences when working with children and factor in how I can reach children in these type of situations.
I really enjoyed your post this week, you have stated that the research that you have done has made you look outside your community and work place and how this can help you, I have found that I have done this myself especially when it pertains to the children. It can be a real eye opener and sometimes it goes right to my heart.
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ReplyDeleteI must start by saying that it was nice of you to remind us of what site you chose. That was really helpful. Also, it was very good to see how you were able to take your thoughts this week outside of yourself and your surroundings. Being aware of the needs of others is an important character trait that speaks volumes of the type of professional and person you are. Great job this week!