Sunday, April 6, 2014
Getting to Know Your International Contacts - Part 2
This past week I touched base with my Canadian contact, Jacqueline Perry. I discussed with her the topic of school readiness in preschool and my concerns as far as my view on the field. She stated that school readiness is a concern in her country as well and there is much current debate on the topic. There is discussion about what can be done to remedy the gap in readiness and where the field of early childhood is going. Once again, this is an example of how our neighbor to the north is experiencing some of the very same topics and issues within the field. Different country, however, same trends and concerns over our young children and the future of the field.
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That is very interesting. I wonder how much of the new research is being done throughout countries. I have found different websites about European Early Childhood research, but you must be a member to retrieve the research. I wonder if Canada is as strict with their developments?
ReplyDeleteHello Karen
ReplyDeleteI am excited for you that you have made contact with Ms. Perry in Canada. Looking forward to you sharing more information from Ms. Perry about education issues in her country.
That is so great that you were able to connect with someone. What other type of insights has she given you about how early childhood is ran and governed in Canada?
ReplyDeleteHi Karen thank you for your post. Congratulation in connecting with an International contact. School readiness is a global issue. The same trends that are being experienced in what is considered the top countries is happening in developing countries as well if not worse. Other than Canada, did you try to connect with Early Childhood professionals from developing countries?
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Marie-Pierre