As I sit and reflect over the issues and trends discussed during the semester, there are so many important consequences that came from the study. Looking at Early Childhood Studies internationally, it reminds me of how important it is to learn about other cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Looking at ECE from the perspective of a professional in a different country helps us to see what challenges a family would have coming from that country to the United States. A second consequence is looking at the research that is being done in other countries. Many times that research is helpful here in the United States and can be used to develop curriculums for children as well as curriculum for teaching educators. The third and final consequence for looking at ECE internationally is to look at the benefits and drawbacks of particular programs to see how changes can be made in the United States.
Based on these findings, a goal is certainly to make more connections between professionals in the ECE field. Ideally, each professional would have at least one international professional in which to discuss these particular issues and trends with.
Nicole,
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