GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INTERNAL CONTACTS-PART 3

Since I still have not received any responses from my international contacts I chose the alternative of viewing the webpage for the organization of UNESCO's "Early Childhood Care and Education". 

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/ 

In reviewing the website I read an article that I felt was really relevant not only to my own professional goals, but also to what we have been discussing in class, and that is Quality in Early childhood care.  And how more programs today really need to emphasize the holistic development for young children.  "Early childhood care and education programmes should emphasise the child’s holistic development and extend beyond assisting the child’s transition to formal schooling. High quality childcare, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, promotes motivation, confidence, good cognitive and linguistic development and school readiness" (UNESCO).

After reviewing this article, and the website for UNESCO and looking at my own professional goals, I really realized that I gained a lot of important insights.  And that is because for the most part, a lot of my professional goals, just like the organization UNESCO, believe in that goal to better things for children, by trying to make a difference in their lives both at home and at school.  And most importantly trying to also change the Quality of care for all children in the classroom.  "The ECCE workforce is often made up of a diverse group of pre-school teachers, care workers, informal carers and other professionals. Adequate training and work conditions are essential so they can integrate the content and practice of early childhood care and education and address the transition to formal schooling. The service setting and physical infrastructure may vary greatly within countries. Regular inspection and follow-up of the service setting as well as adequate health and nutrition components are also crucial for meaningful learning to take place"(UNESCO)

References:  Retrieved from:

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/