What I learned...

Even though I wasn't able to personal make connections with any international professionals I have still learned a lot through reading my colleagues posts about their connections.  It was informative and truly an eye-opener.  I also learned a lot from the global websites I explored and I am enjoying learning  about all the things that are going on in Latin America. 

 With all these new found connects and information I found that the consequences are all positive.  One consequences was the broadening of my perspective on early childhood studies on a global spectrum.  Each country have different needs and different solutions to their problems but I have found the main goal of every country is helping every child in the world; whether it through education, providing basic needs, or bring social awareness.  Another consequence I found through networking with other countries is be ability to spread the word about each countries issues and working EC professionals working together to solve the problem.  The third consequence of learning about international early childhood is being able to see other early childhood methods that are being used in other countries that may be able to be used here.  These new ideas could help some of our issues that are occurring here in the states. 

 

One goal I have is I recently learned that October 11th is International Day of the Girl Child.  This is a day designated to bring awareness to all the injustices girls face across the world.  I want spread the word about this day and help the cause become more mainstream.  The things some girls have to face in different countries are horrific and they are treated like property and not a human being.  This mindset has to cease and I know it will take a while to get there but I can at the least bring awareness and let people know about the horrific conditions females face globally and let spread the word about Oct 11th.