Upon viewing Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative” website I found a few things that stood out to me regarding ECE around the globe.
The hold a Global Research conference where early childhood development is discussed with various ECE professionals from around the world.
I though the conference was a great way to kick off and rally behind what needs to be done. The first thing that stood out to me was definitely the fact that so many ECE professional from around the globe are active in this research based initiative. This global unity can be beneficial in all aspects of ece around the world. I can appreciate that there are so many people in our field making sure to find scientific information to back many of the things we are doing in our classrooms.
I also loved that ECE professionals from various countries are coming together to speak about what works and what doesn't. I think a conference like this is so vital to our industry. We need to continue to make education equal for all students and this is definitely a way to go about doing it.
While reading through information about the conference, I read about tensions flaring based upon people trying to impose their westernized culture onto the various other cultures present and their perspectives, ideals etc. It makes you wonder how can we get on the same page about education equality if we all do live lives so different yet very similar.
However, I feel the conference definitely serves a significant purpose whether cultural ideals are added or not. The goal is to provide researched based information to support the goal of quality equal education for all. This would help policy makers decide where to place funding along with providing economist a reason to push those with the funds toward education.
Hi Shayla,
ReplyDeleteI found the website to be so informative that I got lost in it. I like the way you zeroed in on one thing and expained your findings. I agree, it will be a difficult task to get so many countries on the same page when our own country can't see to do it.
Shayla,
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I would love to be part of such a conference. I would imagine tempers flared, as each country has it's own philosophies and beliefs in regards to child development, and each is based on their culture, which makes commonality difficult.
Any ideas on how to get everyone on the same page?
Sondi
Hi Shayla,
ReplyDeleteI also checked out the team of professional researches as well as their conference findings. I like how each of the educators expressed a genuine passion for the early childhood field. I thought it was great how you pointed out their efforts in your blog.