Final Blog Post

Throughout this course we have gained a wide array of information regarding international early childhood issues.  From learning about this, I feel that there have only been positive consequences for me.  First, I have learned that many of the issues facing the field of early childhood education in our country are also facing those in other countries as well.  Poverty and equity in ECE are both issues that are not only common in the US, but are also issues around the world.  I really liked reading about approaches to these issues from other countries.  A second consequence is that I now posess more resources.  Though I did not make any personal international contacts, I feel that I have gained an enormous understanding of international issues and resources that can help me address issues here.  Finally, reading about internation policies and issues has allowed me to broaden my understanding of the field and gain new perspectives on certain issues.  My personal goal upon completing this course is to continue reading about international issues regarding early childhood.  I have learned that many of the issues we face are also affecting other countries and reading about how they address them can help me do so as well.