Since
I have yet to receive any type of a response from any of the international
contacts I reached out to, I have once again opted to complete the optional
assignment. This week, it is to explore the following website and share my
insights:
The
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization have a
mission similar to many of the organizations I have researched lately: providing
young children the tools and assistance they need to be healthy, strong, and
well-educated.
Unlike
many of the webpages I have explored, however, was the lack of appeals for
funding. There were no “click here to become a member” ads, no money-making
conferences: nothing but actual information.
The
next thing I noticed was that this website is not pushing their own agenda on
nations world-wide. They acknowledge that, while we know early childhood
services are vital, they also acknowledge that there is no one accepted answer
to the question “What is high quality?”
The
last thing that impressed me was the fact that this organization understands
the importance of the fact that there is only one planet, and we all have to
share it. The betterment of life for all mankind is more important than
nations.
I
must say, that I have become more than a bit discouraged over the last few
weeks. My experiences have led me to distrust educational organizations rather
than rely on them. This website was a refreshing change from my experiences of
late.
Glad that you finally found a resource with viable information. I am not familiar with the one you chose this week. It is very discouraging that so many ECE resources wants the subscriber to pay for the journals to read. I refuse to pay for any of them. So many of us are not having a financial gain in ECE and yet they want to suck more out of us??? As for quality I don't think there will ever be a clear definition. There is so many philosophy's out there and every one believes they are doing quality the right way. I think just from reading our colleagues post at times I am forced to tilt my head to one side and question why are they teaching young children. I just have to say that regardless of a universal definition do what is right by ALL children. Treat their families with respect no matter what their backgrounds, color and creed are. Focus what is right and there will be an aspect of quality in your delivery systems. Challenge just don't agree with writers of articles.
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