Final Blog Assignment

The last 8 weeks have been very interesting and informative.  I have had the opportunity to research various issues in the early childhood field both locally and internationally.  I have discovered some consequences of learning about the different aspects of international education.  They are listed below:

1. There are a lot of stressors that affect young children both locally and internationally.  Poverty is a major issue that affects early childhood across the globe.
2. There are no universal standards in the US or internationally for early childhood education. The international schools are more advanced than in the US.  All schools should have universal standards so students will be able to compete in a global economy.
3. The knowledge gained about the early childhood field internationally helps put some things into perspective. It helped open my mind to the different way issues are handled globally. It also helped me realize the importance of continuing to advocate for the field both locally and internationally.    

One goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations is for early childhood organizations and professionals to stay abreast of the changes that take place around the world.  There should be continuous updates on the website of the organizations that assist these countries.  I hope to be able to support some of these organizations financially one day as well.