UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization) advocates for Early Childhood and Education programs that attend to
health, nutrition, security and children's development and learning. UNESCO works with Member States and other stakeholders to encourage implementation
of the Moscow Framework so that all young children develop their full potential.
- Quality = As of right now there is not criteria for quantifying Early Childhood Care and Education but they provide recommendations to consider including pedagogy materials, personnel
training, service setting and parental education and involvement.
- Access and Equity = governments providing resources among different populations but emphasizing individuals that live in disadvantage regions.
I enjoyed reading over this website but have learned that all countries are struggling to find the appropriate criteria for highly qualified educators. Through this week we have read many recommendations for highly qualified teachers but there are no policies. After looking over this website I browsed a few State Department of Education websites to see what they consider "highly qualified" and many stated holding a BA and having the credentials/license for teaching, but through our discussions we have learned it is much more than that. You can own the paper that states you are a licensed teacher but that doesn't mean you are qualified. We have to have the love for working with children and wanting them to be life longer learners.
Reference:
United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization. (2012). Retrieved from: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/
Thank you for this post. I think I will check out this website, it sounds like it has alot of information.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Lorren.
ReplyDeleteI think it is ridiculous that there is no shared understanding of any of the terms used in ECE. You would think educating young children is something new in this country.
I hope that in my lifetime there will finally be agreed upon definitions for quality, professional, professional development, and so many others.
Lorren, It seems that many countries are struggling with the same issues we struggle with in the United States, but in different contexts. I have to agree that there is not a definition or criteria for highly qulaified professionals in ECE. I have to agree however that it goes beyond education level.
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