New Insights and Information learned:
According to Harvard University, consistent gaps continue in education in regards to SES worldwide. (Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, 2020). By the age of five, there are about 200 million children who fail to reach their full potential ( Center of the developing child at Harvard University, 2020).
Additional information about issues of equity and excellence I have acquired from international sources:
Excellence and equity of Care and Education for Children and Families Part 1, I found it to be very interesting. It was eye-opening to hear Ms. Vasquez talk about standards in the early childhood environments, issues of school readiness and achievement gaps. As teachers, it is critical to understand child development and how to implement strategies and lesson plans to support children's success in early childhood. Assessments are critical to understand where a child is and to see what the next is in scaffolding, planning and how to support their development and learning (Laureate Education, Inc., (2011).
References:
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (2010). Global children's initiative. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/about/what-we-do/global-work/
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Issues and trends in the early childhood field. Excellence and equity of care and education for children and families- Part 1. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI found that there are numerous efforts to do research that will benefit ECE this week and was intrigued to learn about the efforts Canada has put forth in learning more about early childhood brain development. Also, I realized that educators, parents and their children have some identical struggles that we have here. Advocate is a word that kept coming to mind for me in the readings I did over this past week. We all should do our part or more if possible to advocate those in higher position provide the funds and resources needed to give our children a quality education.
Hello Jamie, great job on the research you have found this week. I totally agree with you on as being educators we should know how things suppose to be so that we can educate them as much as we can. The new insights your discussed are similar to the issues we have in the United States.
ReplyDeleteAdvancing equity in early childhood education requires understanding this broader societal context, these biases, and the ways in which historical and current inequities have shaped the profession, as they have shaped our nation. The biases we refer to here are based on race, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability and disability, language, national origin, indigenous heritage, religion, and other identities. They are rooted in our nation’s social, political, economic, and educational structures.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/equity-purpose
Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog this week. I can tell that you put research into what you said. I enjoyed seeing your new insights, as well as reading about what you believe about equity.
Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI believe that assessments are important to see what a child's strength and areas to grow are. With the efforts of Center of the Developing Child at Harvard University they are making a conscious effort to help educators have tools to help the development of children around the world.