Time Well Spent

I have learned so much throughout the past 8 weeks of this course in which I will take these findings with me as I continue with my action plan and my role as an educator. First off, I have learned the importance of self-reflection as we were asked time and again to self-reflect on our challenges, our goals, our Communities of Practice, and our vision for the future. This time was spent reflecting on the feedback we were given and the push was to see where we could go from there. It was essential in developing our final Capstone which are now successful action plans to implement. The second thing I am taking from this course is the power of communication and collaboration in the form of having a professor and group of peers who were constantly in communication with one another, pushing each other to dig deeper or suggesting ideas to better our project. Having the communication and collaboration piece of this course has truly pushed me beyond my limits and is the sole reason that my Capstone is what it is now. The final piece I am taking from this course is the ability to implement the learning in the form of carrying out my action plan. I have already began reaching out to my proposed Community of Practice in order to create permanent partnerships between staff and families at my school. I have discussed what my vision is and have begun the steps that I proposed to achieve my three goals. This course taught me that it is possible to implement what we have learned immediately and to evolve as time goes.

My long-term goal is to take these teachings and keep utilizing them to every endeavor I take on as an early childhood professional.

I am so thankful for Dr. Embree for pushing me on each of my discussions, blogs, and applications to ensure my work was fine-tuned early on to allow me to take in the feedback and evolve my project to the right level it needed to be at. This was immensely helpful in creating my final Capstone project which was not as burdening as I had imagined due to the weeks of specific feedback and recommendations for changes. I feel confident in my action plan and the work that I have presented is up to par with everything I have been working on in this Masters program the past two years. I am grateful to have ended my time with Walden with a professor who is both critical and encouraging to ensure I reached my maximum success.

I would also like to thank my peers, especially those in Group 2, who have pushed me in my discussions and given me ideas for how to improve my project. I have enjoyed working with each and everyone of you and normally I would put that I hope we have another class together, but seeing as we have finally achieved the end, I say this; May your goals as an early childhood professional be reached and may your influence change lives. Thank you for everything you all have given me and take a moment to relax, we did it!!!!!

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Our Mission:

To promote innovative solutions to education challenges and inspire action that creates positive, sustainable futures for children and youth worldwide.

Our Challenge:

Children need stimulating learning environments that provide the knowledge and skills they need to tackle the challenges of this century. However, their opportunities to learn are being threatened around the world.

Our Solution:

Expanding diplomatic interactions to advance education, promoting skills children need for a 21st century life, and transforming today's education into education for tomorrow.

This organization, which has been established since 1892, is an International organization which has dedicated itself to making education a right to every student around the world, which means that every child has equal access and opportunity to obtain an education for a sustainable future.

Websites

https://www.acei.org/

"When a devastating natural disaster occurs in some countries, the OMEP Executive Board takes immediate actions to help the affected countries to rebuild the early education and care programs, along with endeavor for the reduction of the disaster impact. Those efforts mainly center on providing quality early education and care (e.g., establishing early education and care centers, libraries, training early education teachers, providing educational materials and nutritious meals, etc.) in collaboration with other OMEP members and international NGOs such as UN/UNICEF. However, the efforts often extends to revitalizing local communities as a whole by participating in more community-wide comprehensive projects."

This organization began after World War II where the devastation from the war left Europe in shambles. A group of dedicated educators, took it upon themselves to rebuild early childhood systems so that no child would be left without an education due to the fights between men and governments. 

ISSA is a membership association which serves as a learning community and champion for quality and equity for all children and their families.

ISSA champions the right of all children to reach their unique, full potential and welcomes all organizations and individuals who have the same ambitions.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

International Consultant to Support the Office Partnership Strategy Building and Implementation, Tunisia Education: Advanced university degree in International Development, Public Relations, Administration or related discipline. Experience: Two to three years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in donor relations, external communications, and / or programme planning and monitoring; Proven/demonstrable experience in proposal writing/fundraising and donor reporting; Previous experience with international organization is considered an asset; Strong knowledge and experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other software; Familiarity with Infographic software an asset; Familiarity with rights based programming; Familiarity with UNICEF and the local context is an asset. Fluency in both English and French is required. Education Officer, Port Vila

To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have…

• A University Degree in education, psychology, sociology or other social science field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in education
• Relevant experience in education and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required or a local language is an asset.
  For every Child, you demonstrate…
  Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
  UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Advisor, Nutrition and Child Health, Lusaka, Zambia Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors Master's degree in Nutrition, international health, is required Demonstrated progressive experience with increasing responsibility focused in integrated programming of nutrition, child health, early childhood development, and SBCC Demonstrated progressive experience in providing technical expertise to host government(s) for the areas of care, treatment, and prevention of malnutrition Solid experience developing SBCC training tools and materials Experience developing and implementing a behavior change communication strategy for the program, focusing on creating demand for community nutrition services Experience working with nutrition-sensitive agriculture and livelihoods programs Prior experience developing and managing community-based health programs in developing countries Experience working in health systems strengthening Extensive experience working in Africa, preferably Zambia Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations Excellent oral and written communication skills Zambian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Websites:

https://www.acei.org/

http://www.issa.nl/

http://www.worldomep.org/