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What I have learned about other countries and how they view Early Childhood Education is very similar to how we view it here in the United States. They focus on the training of their staff, as well as the education that is being taught to the children. They also have accreditation systems in place.







They also have many resources for families in need, as well as programs for special needs children.





Poverty was also a big issue which happens here in the United States as well, but they do have several things in place to help with that.

Getting to Know Your International Contacts

While doing this assignment it was interesting to see how different countries acknowledge early childhood education. In Indonesia they are teaching the children gender equality early, The center has introduced learning materials that are free from gender stereotypes, including a role-playing room where children dress up in outfits representing different professions. Teachers are supported to be effective change agents for gender equality, and parents are engaged in different ways including through father storytelling sessions(UNESCO, 2017).




The center began as a pilot project to promote gender equality in early childhood, and the model is gradually expanding to tens of thousands of early childhood centers in more than 300 districts and cities across 34 provinces in Indonesia. Initiated by the Directorate of Early Childhood Education Development of the Ministry of Education and Culture, it was awarded the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education in 2016 for its innovative approach(UNESCO, 2017).

There goal is to build children's character so they will have a better understanding of gender equality.


http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/in_indonesia_learning_about_gender_equality_from_an_early_a/

Sharing Web Resources

NAEYC has many links to other resources, I have explored many different links and sub links on the website. The Young children site has many resources on the development of the child, trending issues and past issues. This link gives so much information on young children that you would be able to find any topic you may be interested in.


I found several topics on the excellence of Early Childhood, NAEYC has a article titled A Call for Excellence in Early Childhood Education, NAEYC members, most of whom work directly with young children and families, see daily the toll of ill-conceived policies on the lives of the children and families we serve. Existing programs have too often taken fragmented, piecemeal approaches to the complex issues facing children and families. Effective policies have seldom been funded at sufficient levels to provide adequate support to all families who might benefit(A Call of Excellence,2017).

NAEYC has several articles on the importance of early childhood education, any information you are looking for in reference to early childhood can be found on the website.



A Call for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2017, from http://www.naeyc.org/policy/excellence

Getting to Know Your International Contacts—Part 2

Persistent gaps in education and health associated with socioeconomic disadvantage impose enormous burdens on individuals, communities, and societies worldwide. Recent reports estimate that 200 million children fail to reach their full developmental potential by age 5. Drawing on our experience in North America, the Center on the Developing Child works globally to build a broader movement to achieve breakthrough outcomes for children around the world(Working Globally,2017).

In Brazil The collaborative Núcleo Ciência Pela Infância (NCPI) has been highly successful in creating a science-driven early childhood movement in Brazil, most notably through training Brazilian policy makers on how to apply developmental science to inform programs and policies and launching the iLab Primeira Infância, one of the Latin American Innovation Clusters.


In Mexico, The Aceleradora de Innovación para la Primera Infancia, one of the Latin American Innovation Clusters, is anchored in Monterrey at the Universidad Regiomontana, a pioneering institution at the forefront of an extensive urban revitalization effort. A strong interest in adding a human development focus to their work led the Monterrey team to connect with the Center and learn more about our strategy for enhancing child outcomes through adult capacity building.

In Canada, The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) shares our strong belief in the power of translating the science of child development to inform public policy. AFWI was created to counter the separation between science, policy, and practice work, which hinders the real-world application of scientific knowledge. Drawing upon the Center’s scientific resources, the initiative fulfills two key mandates:

1. supporting research in early brain and biological development, mental health, and addiction, and
2. translating that research for policy makers, healthcare communities, and the general public

Working Globally - Center on the Developing Child. (n.d.). Retrieved April 08, 2017, from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/about/what-we-do/global-work/

Sharing Web Resources

The website of my choice is NAEYC, the topic Technology and Young Children. During the earliest years, infants and toddlers interact primarily with people. Their interactions with toys are usually in the context of human interaction as well. They need to freely explore, manipulate, and test everything in the environment. Increasingly in today’s world, this includes the exploration of technology tools and interactive media. Children of this age are drawn to push-button switches and controls. Technology tools that infants and toddlers might use must be safe, sturdy, and not easily damaged. If technology is used, it must be in the context of conversation and interactions with an adult(Technology & Young Children, 2017).

When it comes to technology lots of parents think their children shouldn't be exposed. But the truth is now more and more classrooms are introducing computer's, laptop's, Ipad's etc. I will admit I was one of those parents but until I saw the interaction with my own child and device I was able to see how much it can help with development. Use technology as an active and engaging tool when appropriate to provide infants and toddlers with access to images of their families and friends, animals and objects in the environment, and a wide range of diverse images of people and things they might not otherwise encounter (photos of children from other countries, for example) (Technology & Young Children, 2017). By reading this article I got more insight on how important it is to introduce technology to younger children.


Technology and Young Children. (n.d.). Retrieved April 01, 2017, from http://www.naeyc.org/content/technology-and-young-children/infants-and-toddlers