Final Blog Assignment

One consequence of learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and personal development was learning how other countries feel as though high-quality education for young children is just as important as the early childhood professionals in the United States and therefore go to great lengths to provide professional development for the teachers. Another was learning that the girls in the United States should not take education for granted as I found out that there are countries who do not encourage educating girls and in fact refuse to educate girls in some cases.  Lastly, I learned that there are so many different variables that prevent young children from receiving, not just quality education but, education period. Things such as poverty, distance to the school, illness and diseases, and having to enter the workforce to help provide for the family all play a role in the children not receiving an education.  One goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations would be continued communication and networking with early childhood education professionals in other countries in an attempt to all get on one accord and have the same standards set in place to ensure all young children receive high-quality education……as my colleagues continue in their professional path I wish them great success. It has been a pleasure learning from them all, gaining new insights, receiving support, encouragement, and constructive criticism through posts, and providing support to them as well.