In the
early childhood field, we are responsible for the education of young children
and families. It is our job to educate and advocate for those who do not have
the knowledge, and the understanding of what it truly means to be child
centered and family oriented. As a professional in the field, I have learned
that we all must reach out to help families and children all over the world.
For my blog this week, I chose to reach out to three global childhood
institutes. My initial interest was in Serbia at the Centre for Interactive Pedagogy;
I chose this institute because, I have a child in my classroom that was born
there. I thought this would give me a better understanding of her culture, and
how their childhood institutes operate in this area. My contact for this
organization failed, due to an invalid email address on the website. The second
institute I chose to explore was the Step-by-Step program in Haiti. I wanted to
follow up on the tragedy that occurred a few years ago and to see how the
childhood programs are fostering in that area. I am eager to receive a response
from them. The third and final institute I chose to explore is the Open Academy
in Croatia. I do not know a lot about this part of the world; I thought it
would be a great opportunity to learn more about the children, families, and
cultures in this area. I have not yet received a response, but I am hopeful. Right
now, I do not believe I will have to use the alternative assignment method.
After my
hunt for a global childhood institute, I began to research childhood
organizations near and far. After searching and viewing several sites, I found
an organization in the United States. This organization seems to have a vision
and a mission that relates to my personal and professional interests. While
researching the list of selected organizations, I found the National Black
Child Development Institute. The name caught my attention because, I have never
heard of this institute in all of my years in the childhood profession. I have decided
to explore this organization throughout this course; I look forward to learning
new things.
Lah-Lah Devine
