Where do I start? I can't believe that I have completed my master's program!!! I worked so hard and have spent so much time dedicated to this program that I can't believe it is now over. I think this has been one of the best experiences in my life. During the duration of my study, I was traveling all over the nation, writing papers, discussions and blog post on airplanes, airports and hotel rooms. I have no idea what I am going to now do with all the extra free time.
At least three deeply felt learning from this program.
1. The hidden passion for diversity. The cultural diversity course was on of my favorite courses. I never knew that I felt so passionate about anti-bias education. I want to know more information so I am considering receiving my doctorate in diversity in early childhood.
2. How adults learn. My specialization is teaching adults in the early childhood field, and although I am not a "theories" person, it was a wonderful experience learning about how adults learn and the different learning theories.
3. I learned how to conduct research. Before taking this program, I felt disconnected from research. I actually was afraid of research and didn't know how to read it. Now after conducting research and taking the research course, I am actually not afraid of research and know how to read and understand it. These skills are going to be very helpful in my doctorate journey.
At least one long-term goal
My long term goal is to be working at the Department of Education in the Early Childhood Sector. I want to be a policy maker so that all children can have a quality education and receive quality child care from caregivers and teachers.
A farewell message to your instructor and colleagues.
Dear colleagues,
I want to thank each and everyone of you! Your discussion post alone has pushed me to think beyond my limits. I have enjoyed all the discussions and different points of views. I wish nothing but the best for each and everyone of you!
Dear Instructors,
Thank you for pushing me beyond my limits. Thank you for every piece of feedback, comments and on times grades that you have every done. Thank you for making my learning experience an effective and rewarding experience.
Thank you!
Cierra
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Jobs/Roles in ECE Community: Internationally
This week I conducted research over international organizations that focus on the early childhood field. Often, I am so focus on education because I am educator but I have to remember there are other aspects of early childhood such as poverty.
1. The first organization is Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. This organization focuses on promoting policies and advances practices. This site reminds me of NAEYC because it offers professional development opportunities and different resources. This organization advocates primarily for children with special needs and disabilities.
This organization has one opening for an Executive Director (DEC). The posting says that it closed back in March but it is still posted and has the ability to still be submitted. Some of the qualifications for this job is demonstrates knowledge of dec primary mission and values, a master's degree in a related field, such as early education, special education or related services and a record of developing and effectively managing operations budgets and security program funding.
Website: www.dec-sped.org
2. The next organization is Association for Childhood Education International. This organization focus on united knowledge educator experience and perspective in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children. This organization reminds me of a giant community of practice because of the issues and resources that the organization presents. At this time there is no open positions but there is always an opportunity for an educator to join this organization and share their knowledge, experience and perspective to advocate for children.
Website: https://acei.org
3. The last organization is an organization that I was able to work for through a contract agreement a couple of times. The organization is the World Bank but in the Education sector. The education sector is about collecting data and determining how to promote quality education. I have the opportunity to work with Puerto Rico through the World Bank contract. The World Bank is also know for wanting to end poverty in families which is an important aspect in the early childhood field. There is one position open for economist which will focus on ending poverty in families. In addition to being a great oral and written communicator other qualifications for this job is have to have general economic knowledge and analytical skills. This position might not fit our degree well, but at this time there are not any data collect positions open for the education sector.
Website: www.worldbank.org/en/topic/education
I love researching all these different organizations! It great to see the value of education and early childhood on a global level.
1. The first organization is Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. This organization focuses on promoting policies and advances practices. This site reminds me of NAEYC because it offers professional development opportunities and different resources. This organization advocates primarily for children with special needs and disabilities.
This organization has one opening for an Executive Director (DEC). The posting says that it closed back in March but it is still posted and has the ability to still be submitted. Some of the qualifications for this job is demonstrates knowledge of dec primary mission and values, a master's degree in a related field, such as early education, special education or related services and a record of developing and effectively managing operations budgets and security program funding.
Website: www.dec-sped.org
2. The next organization is Association for Childhood Education International. This organization focus on united knowledge educator experience and perspective in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children. This organization reminds me of a giant community of practice because of the issues and resources that the organization presents. At this time there is no open positions but there is always an opportunity for an educator to join this organization and share their knowledge, experience and perspective to advocate for children.
Website: https://acei.org
3. The last organization is an organization that I was able to work for through a contract agreement a couple of times. The organization is the World Bank but in the Education sector. The education sector is about collecting data and determining how to promote quality education. I have the opportunity to work with Puerto Rico through the World Bank contract. The World Bank is also know for wanting to end poverty in families which is an important aspect in the early childhood field. There is one position open for economist which will focus on ending poverty in families. In addition to being a great oral and written communicator other qualifications for this job is have to have general economic knowledge and analytical skills. This position might not fit our degree well, but at this time there are not any data collect positions open for the education sector.
Website: www.worldbank.org/en/topic/education
I love researching all these different organizations! It great to see the value of education and early childhood on a global level.
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