It seems this assignment will be a little challenging for me. Our task is to establish connect with two international organizations in order to build and strengthen our awareness of early childhood supports outside our country.
First, I previewed the list of resources provided for us on the link. Next, I went to each site and read and searched for something that would catch my attention. Then, I found two organizations that caught my attention and looked further into the websites. And finally, I contacted, via email, the directors of the organizations and asked to establish a relationship with someone there. So far, I have not received any feedback, which leads me to believe that I will have to search the other organizations, as well as take the advice of Kristina (thank you) and look at other channels (i.e. facebook) to find a suitable organization.
After having searched, I found a very interesting prospect. The website that I chose to use as a reference for this course is the World Organization for Early Childhood Education ( also known as OMEP). This is an organization composed of teachers, advocates, students, etc, dedicated to improving early childhood education nationally and internationally. I am excited about this site and have contacted someone and hope to hear something soon. I advice my colleagues to keep searching no matter how hard it may seem. Think and look outside the box and be persistent.
Apparently, the OMEP is going to have to be a resource for me as well. Nice picture by the way! I wish I would have thought of that. Thinking outside the box and being persistent and necessary qualities for teachers of early childhood. Good advice.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture you found! And you're welcome. It is good that you are not getting discouraged - I probably sent out about fifty e-mail/ facebook messages, and only got two responses (but I was sure excited about those two). I am also hoping to get an ongoing correspondence going with somebody. I think this would be such a great way to learn more about the worldwide ECE field.
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies! I found the picture on google images. Remember Carole, we are all in this together, so in a sense, you did think of it. At Mamaearth, those two responses may be the things you need and the rest were not meant for you. I am so happy to be in the company of such wonderful people!
ReplyDeleteI really love the image you selected for this blog. After almost a week and waiting for responses I must agree this assignment will be a little challenging. I also contacted the directors in three countries through International Child. I hope to hear something. Good Luck..
ReplyDeleteLove your photo! It reminds me of why I became a teacher...to inspire these little minds! I hope you will hear something soon from your contacts. I am in the same boat waiting to hear some feedback. Let's stay positive and keep trying, I am sure we will hear something this week. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you Agneatha and Candace!
ReplyDeleteI wish you both well too. With this and any assignment like this, it is pretty much a waiting game. I am hopeful we will all complete this task. I'm in the company of intelligent colleagues.