Overseas early childhood education is referred to as early childhood care and development (ECCD). Three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field are, “Health and nutritional status- Relatively high levels of undernourishment and vitamin deficiencies continue in many parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. For example, two evaluations carried out in Latin America found that there was little or no improvement in the nutritional status of participants in ECCD programs, despite a relatively high cost of feeding children in the programs. Second, psychosocial development and learning- unfortunately, very few countries provide measures of the psychosocial well-being of young children, or of their advances in learning during their early years. Third is Socioeconomic factors- children from families that are better off economically and socially are more likely to be enrolled than are children from families with few resources or that are part of groups discriminated against socially”.
The one goal I appreciate the world giving more attention to is, "expansion of early childhood care and development activities, including family and community interventions, especially for poor, disadvantaged and disabled children." In order to help children, we must help the entire family dynamics as a whole. “Evaluations suggest that broad approaches, directed to the whole family, need to be promoted if health and nutrition components of ECCD programs are to be effective in improving the well-being of young children–simple supplementary feeding programs are insufficient”. To help a parent in pursuit of a job, furthering their education, stabilizing a secure home dwelling, food to eat or anything that may arise is just as much a priority as quality standards for early childhood education of a child. (Early Childhood Education-International Context, n.d.). To secure all entities involving a child establishes a sustainable future for society as a whole. This is the spirit of collegial relations and awareness ECE must know in order to tackle and succeed in the early childhood educational field around the world.
Reference
“Early Childhood Education - International Context.” StateUniversity.com, n.d., education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1926/Early-Childhood-Education-INTERNATIONAL-CONTEXT.html.
Hi Lewanda,
ReplyDeleteMoney is a factor in everything we do, however I think it is terrible that it determines how good of an education our children get. Children are the innocent party, but they often get discouraged because they do not have what others have. I pray that as time and research continues for early childhood education things change. You have set a great goal. Your are right "In order to help children, we must help the entire family dynamics as a whole". Great Post and GOOD LUCK in your future classes.
Lewanda, it is heartbreaking to know the fact that children are experiencing such high volume of lack when we see healthy children full of energy from the vitamins and iron that they receive when given a well-balanced meal. I witness children trashing food daily and overwhelm about the clothes they have on. I enjoyed reading your blog week after week and I wish you well in your future endeavors.
ReplyDeleteHi Lewanda,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you said, "In order to help children, we must help the entire family dynamics as a whole." Many families wan their child to be enrolled in an excellence child care program but they don't have the means to do so. It's unfair that children are affected by the factors of adults. There has to be a better way that families can provide for themselves so the children can have a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow and thrive. Thank you for sharing your insights during this course. I will you the best in you future classes!