Child Development in Germany and the Dominican Republic

Part I:

Based on my own personal connections and professionalism, I have established a relationship with one of my old teaching assistants from college who is now a Kindergarten teacher in Chemnitz, Germany (just as I am a Kindergarten teacher here in the United States). I have also connected with someone I met last year on my honeymoon in the Dominican Republic! She now works at a daycare in Punta Cana, servicing at-risk children in the area. Both women are extremely well informed about the world of early childhood and have agreed to aid me in this course and in future questions. I have talked with each of these women and we will be in contact at least once a week for the remainder of this course!




Part II:

I chose to keep up to date with the International Step by Step  Association as I have not heard of them before, yet on doing research this week, I learned of their mission to have all children "reach their unique potential" which is a motto I try and live by everyday as an educator. I look forward to learning more about the organization and to possibly being an advocate for them.

My Supports

Living things are reliant on the support of others. Without support, there is limited chance for success. I believe that is why all living things were created in multiples; it is essential to support one another for survival. My family is one of the biggest forms of support I have. I have never had to question whether or not my decisions or actions would be supported. Even the decision of moving halfway across the country for a career was never once met with anything less of hugs and genuine congratulations. Without my family, I believe I would be lost in the world.

 

It is with this thought, I imagine my difficult situation would be living my life without my family. The realization of not being able to pick up the phone to call my dad for advice or visiting my mom to discuss a life decision, or even escaping reality with a weekend trip with my brother and sister, I would be utterly lost. Support is essential for success, and it is also essential for survival. Without these systems in place, the world would be much different.