Consequences of Learning about the International Early Childhood Field

1.       Outlook – I was able to make contact with Eric Atmore in South America who provided me with information on the challenges facing early childhood development in South Africa. I only received one correspondence and then did not receive any further responses despite my efforts. Never the less I have a new outlook of how early education differs from the United States.

2.       Guilt – The information that I have obtained from my correspondence and viewing of the international websites makes me feel guilty that I cannot get out there right now and do something to help. If I had the funds to travel there and study abroad or make a financial contribution I would. I also have new found appreciation for the efforts that have been made in the United States.

3.       Motivation -  I am now motivated to continue in this programs as I have learned a lot in this short period of time that I have been enrolled in the program and my eyes have been opened to a lot of things that I would not be able to see if I were not in this program.

My goal is to one day travel overseas in order to experience early childhood education first hand whether it is as an observer or as an educator.