What's Done Differently
In the developing countries they are not receiving the services they need to run an early childhood program successfully. The programs cannot receive any help from the government because the government is only focused on supporting the health and social aspect of the individual children. As far as the educational perspective that is left up to the school and the program itself.
It is sad to hear that only the countries that are developing are receiving full service of the early childhood program. Basically what they are doing is supporting the developing countries or the ones that can afford it and those that cannot are left to fend for themselves. "Governments must use complementary financing measures to ensure equity of access for poor and disadvantaged children, as a pure market approach to increasing the level of early childhood provision has been shown to favour the privileged, who can afford the service."
The quality of childcare should promote the learning development in all areas. Parent involvement in the program can promote success because the parents are now able to see how the children are learning and strategies that are being used and this can be implemented at home.
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/quality/
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/investment-and-financing/
Hi, TaShanna,
ReplyDeleteIt seems as if they are making it inconvenient for the under-privileged families to get any quality help. It may be too far for them to travel to other areas, as well. Since they provide help to those areas that are developing, the other areas are left out. When I visited the site, there were professionals who stressed that children need to learn other skills, such as social and life skills. Enjoyed your blog.
Hi TaShanna,
ReplyDeleteWould you mind clarifying what you mean when you say the government is only helping developing countries and those that can afford it versus countries that are poor?
ElIzabeth
Interesting information, it is really sad that Goverment's do not invest more into Early Childhood Programs. I always see the money being invested in the k-12 systems. We need to encourage our international partners to be the strong advocates and educate the policy leaders. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTaShanna,
ReplyDeleteYou made a great point when you mentioned that parents and families involvement in the program is vital because it can promote success as well as see what their children are learning and take those strategies and implement them at home. I completely agree with you in this matter as I feel that routine is very important for children, families need to continue taking in the routine from schools to ensure their children’s healthy success in learning. Also, families who show their interest in their children’s learning definitely show an interest in advocacy issues and will most likely support for the early childhood field.
I am not surprised to hear how under privileged countries and families are being deprived of funding. Parents must speak up and those who can be a voice for the children need to make a stand.
ReplyDeleteFrom my time enrolled in this course when required to research other countries I have learned they are facing the same challenges as the US. Although we are not a developing country some Americans live in poverty they do not have accessible ECE programs or even a quality program for their children to attend.
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