Jobs/Roles
in the ECE Community: Internationally
The three
international organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me; and the job opportunities that interest
me and what skills and experience I wouuld need to fulfill each of them.
The first
international organization that appealed to me is (UNICEF) United Nation’s
Children Fund. It would be a priviladge to work with UNICEF in Africa to teach
the children to learn to read, write and to do math. There are too many
children working rather than going to school. The economic situation in these
area ofAfrica dosen’t allow for too much schooling if any, they have to go to
work or the nearest school is to far away to walk everyday and for them to get
there on time.
The second International
organization is The Academy for Educational Development. This organization appealed
to me because they envision a world in which all individuals and communities
have the opportunity to reach their highest potential especially our children. When
you are working to help children in ways that will foster their health and
development to have a better life for them, I would like to be a part of that
work. I didn’t find any job opportunities that I would like to seek but they do
look for individuals for short- and long- term work assignments that arise
through their proposal development process. Proposal positions generally fall
into four categories: Chief of Party or Project Director, Monitoring and
Evaluation Director, Finance and Administration Director, and Technical
Assistance Expert in global health and nutrition, education, civil society,
economic development and livelihoods, research or the environment.
The third organization is Save
the Children. (2011).
Negassa can count until
the cows come home, thanks to preschool in his region. Because he is getting
and education, Negassa and other alike will continue this road to reach their
full potential in life. Yet there are many children around the world who do not
get a quality education where they can learn and develop. To advance learning,
Save the Children supports education programs for children in the classroom and
at home.
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They train teachers to engage their students
through more effective teaching practices.
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They coach parents and caregivers to help their
children learn early on, so they are prepared to enter school.
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They offer ways for parents and community
volunteers to get kids reading and doing math outside of school hours.
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They introduce children to the power of artistic
expression – drawing, painting, music, drama, dance and more – to help them
heal, learn and do better in school.
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They make sure that children don't stop learning
during a crisis, and we help to keep kids healthy so they don't fall behind or
drop out.
In 2012,
Save the Children's education programs reached 9 million children, thanks to
the many families, teachers, government officials and community volunteers who
help inspire these little learners.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/
Save the Children. (2011).
Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm
Academy for Educational
Development (2011). Retrieved from
http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm
Gloria
ReplyDeleteI like your blog, it is very informational and it is show cases what is going on around the world.
I like all of the organizations but the one that really touched me was Save the Children, but it a good organization and I like what they are doing.
Thanks
Hi Gloria,
ReplyDeleteGreat Post! I learned a new organization through your blog. I have never heard of The Academy for Educational Development. The organization will be very helpful because it helps promote learning so children may be successful by reaching their highest potential. It also focus on the well-being and health of children and families. I did not know the children in Africa had to work and were not going to school to get their education.