This week I focused on Mexico
through the Global Children’s Initiative website
from Harvard University as I am awaiting a response from my international
source. The Aceleradora de Innovación para la Primera Infancia works to “address
unmet challenges of children and families facing adversity” (Center on the
Developing Child at Harvard University, 2010). Reaching out to create
partnerships is key to the success of this program as well as providing
workshops that focus on the unmet challenges of families and children in the
local communities. Another important aspect of this program was to look at the
current early childhood programs and figure out what needed to be altered to
help the children and families, although it was time-consuming, there was a
positive result. Coaching sessions for mothers and fathers are also available
through this program for issues ranging from pregnancy, infancy, as well as
play for parents.
All of these aspects of the
program, Aceleradora de Innovación para la Primera Infancia, can help with the
gap in equity of young children across not only Mexico but also in other
countries. Reaching out to the community, educators, and families, seem to be
the best approach all around for helping young children succeed!
References:
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (2010). Global children's initiative. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/about/what-we-do/global-work/
I think one of the most important components of being in the field if early childhood education is our ability to form partnerships with other advocates and organizations. The fact that this organization reaches out to form partnerships in regards to the needs of children and their families is a great way to promote change and redirect the many challenges faced by equity in ECE.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think can be done to reach out and make partnerships between the "USA", mexico and surrounding countries to ensure a healthy and secure education for all those involve?
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ReplyDeleteI find the work that the Center on the Developing Child to be a wonderful collaboration with Mexico. Working together and sharing resources definitely help with the gap in equity. Working directly with families and community is the best way to make a lasting impact on children's lives.
Angela Vargas
I love you comment that stated that all the programs will help close the gap of young children across the world. Forming partnerships will help to accomplish goals with closing the gap amongst young children.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Pash when she says the most positive and important component of working in the field of Early Childhood education is creating partnerships with families and children and other organizations that advocate for children and families. I also like the assistance offered to fathers as well.
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