Final Blog Assignment.

First consequence of learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and personal development is the improvement of my knowledge in global early childhood education arena. I have a better understanding of the differences and similarities in the field. I understand the issues and trends of the early childhood education as well as what is taking place currently in different parts of the world. My understanding of the interconnections among the economics, neurosciences and politics will always help me at times that I need to tap into these entities as representative of the early childhood field.

The second is the opportunity I have gained to broaden my understanding of different cultures and beliefs. Diversity matters in the early childhood arena more than ever now. I have gained the knowledge of why it is important for early childhood professionals to have an open mind on diversity. Understanding of beliefs, values and customs give a global perspective for the early childhood educators, so that they could work with native families as well as immigrant families in harmony.

The next one that I have chosen is the understanding of the intentional and unintentional consequences. I have gained a great amount of knowledge on this topic due the course materials. I am much more aware of them and I am consciously trying to avoid any kind of alarming unintentional consequence occurring due to a decision that I make. I am passionate about the advocacy on behalf of the children and families more than before, because to this course. I am thankful for the motivation and information that I have gained from the course about the representation of the early childhood community.

• All the above information helped me in my personal and professional development. My goal is to use the knowledge that I have gained to make the early childhood arena better for the children and families. Keeping up with the most recent knowledge regarding the changes taking place in ever changing world of early childhood education matters. Always getting involved in the advocacy and representation of the field in local and global events through the websites that I have collected from the course resources is very effective. My ambition is to continue my growth and development personally and professionally in the early childhood arena and be a strong advocate for the better changes in the field.

“On a separate note I would like to thank Professor Klein and the colleagues on their sharing of the wisdom, knowledge and passion through out the course - issues and trends in early childhood. I wish everyone all the best in up coming courses. Enjoy the rest of the summer and hope to meet everyone in the next course. Thank you and Take care!!”