Final Blog: Consequences and Goals

The past eight weeks has definitely been a learning experience. I have learned about so many things, and my contacts in South America and Trinidad shed light on so many topics for me. I didn’t just learn from my international contacts, but also from my peer’s contacts. There were some consequences of learning about the international early childhood field; some was intended, unintended, good, and bad.

Consequences:

·         Obtaining information about the various processes that is used in different countries.

·         Understanding how the issue of diversity was handled.

·         That poverty is a problem that occurs not just in the United States, but in all countries. Some countries more than others.

·         Forming relationships and a bond with the international contact for future connections and friendship.

It was so much to gain from the women that I kept asking questions just to learn more about their education system. All countries are different but we have small issues here in the United States, compared to other places. We don’t have to worry about air condition, like in South America.
One goal for is to increase awareness of various issues that surrounds the early childhood field in all countries. We could learn from professionals in different countries, or the other way around.