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Perspectives on Diversity and Culture.

An effective method to deepen one’s grasp of any topic is to listen to and then reflect on those ideas (Laureate, 2011). This week, I was provided the opportunity to ask other people what they think about diversity and culture. Below are their responses: Jewandra Rawls, Ph. D in Developmental Specialists – Age 52 “CultureContinue reading “Perspectives on Diversity and Culture.”

Uplifting Stories: Research that Benefits Children and Families

“Researchers in every discipline have been guided by explicit ethic guidelines and therefore exist numerous examples of children and/or families who have benefited from high quality ethical research” (Laureate, 2011). In this blog, I will share some of the findings that encourages me to think about such positive examples of research. Research has proven toContinue reading “Uplifting Stories: Research that Benefits Children and Families”

My Family Culture

Imagine “a major catastrophe has almost completely devastated the infrastructure of your country. The emergency government has decided that the surviving citizens will be best served if they are evacuated to other countries willing to take refugees. You and your immediate family are among the survivors of this catastrophic event. However, you have absolutely noContinue reading “My Family Culture”

My Personal Research Journey

The journey continues… where to next? As one chapter ends another begins. Over the last week, I’ve learned to identify and focus on gaining information that will help me understand my topics better. My main topic was Social-Emotional Development within the early childhood field amongst children. After breaking this down into subtopics, the topic IContinue reading “My Personal Research Journey”

International Consequences in Review

During the past few weeks, I’ve created and strengthened bonds with my peers and will continue to grow these bonds of collaborative learning in my community. As I have listened to and researched and a rave information from various websites I’ve began to foster and share my professional growth and journey with you. As IContinue reading “International Consequences in Review”

Professional Goals, Hopes, and Dreams

“Cultivating mutually fulfilling professional relationships with colleagues is a process that provides opportunities to share hopes and dreams, brainstorm relevant questions, share information, and support each other in times of professional challenges” (Laureate, 2011). Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared my thoughts about excellence and quality, professional and personal goals, and how each haveContinue reading “Professional Goals, Hopes, and Dreams”

Excellence & Equity: Sharing Web Resources

“When it comes to early care and education, all families want to have access to the best quality available. It is troubling, however, that this reasonable, understandable, and justified desire for equitable access still remains out of reach for a great number of families in this country” (Laureate, 2011). However, in order to understand, weContinue reading “Excellence & Equity: Sharing Web Resources”

Early Childhood Systems: Working Globally

“As the United States continues to seek new ways to stay economically competitive in a rapidly changing world, the spotlight often focuses on issues related to education, and more recently is shining on early childhood care and education.” To the point where “politicians now openly support the call for increased funding of policies that promoteContinue reading “Early Childhood Systems: Working Globally”

Sharing Web Resources

Over the last several weeks I’ve studied many websites to various organizations related to early childhood. However, amid the chaos and this COVID-19 pandemic, most, if not all, are pulling together to help keep children, families, and educators safe. Save the Children has posted resources “by providing tools and tips you can trust for parents,Continue reading “Sharing Web Resources”

International Organizations: Getting to Know Them

As I expand my knowledge on the many resources and learn various things on the global perspective for providing opportunities to explore national and international organizations, I learn more about the effective practices in different parts of the world. This week, my focal point is international poverty. In view, I will be looking for advocateContinue reading “International Organizations: Getting to Know Them”