Week 7 Blog

I explored the website UNESCO which means The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural organization. This organization helps to build societies that value education, it has worked worldwide to improve education because education is the key to success. Upon exploration of the website I gained some insight on access and equity, learning begins at birth and a framework was set up and all countries that participated made a commitment to improve education and care especially the education and care of disadvantaged children. The government was encouraged to expand care to those children who otherwise would not have access to education. Another insight is that the EFA stated that countries should view early education as an important factor and all though funding was small other steps like going to non-profits would be effective when asking for funds, there's more then one way to get things done. The last insight is quality, quality of the program and teachers. The ECCE has no set criteria on how to assess quality, but it is said that having the right materials, training for the teachers, and parent education and involvement is essential.

My last insight brings me to realize that one of my professional goals directly relates and that is quality. One of my professional goals is to become a new teacher coach or instructional coach. I would coach or mentor all the new teachers that enter into the program giving them insights on how to do their job effectively. The ECCE talks about an adequate trainings and working conditions is key to the success of children and it also aids in the smooth transition to formal schooling.

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