Friday, April 21, 2017

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/

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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    Shakira,

    I visited this site. It offers a lot of global opportunities for education equality, not only for children, but also youth and adults. What an awesome organization!!

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  2. Stephanie GroutApril 23, 2017 at 5:25 AM

    Hello Shakira,
    Thank you for sharing this site it is a wealth of information. Being able to teach early on the importance of equality and being able to learn about and explore different professions is important to break down sterostypes and encourage the children the freedom of exploring their community and those in it. Great Post.

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  3. Juanicia CApril 23, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Hey Shakira,
    I also used this site in my blog. They offer a lot of vital information on early childhood education for children across the globe. It is interesting to hear they are focusing on gender equality seeing that is an issue in the work force for many cultures.

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  4. UnknownApril 23, 2017 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Shakira
    This is a great share. I love the idea to incorporate gender equality into thier education though play and other activities. I also visted the site and enjoyed the wide range of resources.

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Shakira,
    I enjoyed reading about this organization. I am not familiar with the organization but what they are doing with the young people from what I have seen by visiting the site once was very impressive.

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