Week 8- final blog Assignment

I would like to thank my instructor and all my colleagues for their support throughout this course. I would like to say for fact that I found this course resourceful and insightful. It has had a strong influence on the  way I view  issues as regards early  childhood  field, I am now aware and sensitive to  issues such as poverty, equity and excellence in care and education of children and families, changing demographics and diversity, and the influences of economics, neuroscience, and politics on the early childhood field. I feel more committed and with a more definitive and a strong desire to contribute positively to development of the EC field

Within the past few weeks, there have been consequences of learning about the international early childhood field on my professional and personal development.

Creation of self awareness and realization of my role as professional in the EC field as regards issues affecting children and the early childhood  field  in my community and other  parts of the world, by giving me varied perspective to issues, as well as some insightful ways to impact change  

It has given me an exposure to numerous resources within a short period of time; organization and individuals that have made landmarks in the early childhood field. These resources would continue to enrich and promote my professional development for lifelong

The unexpected consequences that resulted from exploring early childhood  Australia website  and following them on face book was an invitation  from  an early  childhood  professional  who participated  in the ECA conference, and created  a website  where  professionals  can  share  ideas, interact  via social  media, and even got someone  interested  in studying  early childhood  education at Walden. The resources I got from this forum have given me a clearer picture of what I want to do and a conviction as well. Anyone interested could check out her page-

https://www.facebook.com/earlychildhood.htif?fref=ts

This course has been an inspiration and positive contribution to my professional development

one goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations is a commitment  to taking a universal and active step to ensuring a better  future  for all children  through ensuring  quality  and equity  in services  provided  or rendered  to  children  and their  families.

I wish everyone the best of luck as we continue our journey to being professional s in the  field