Consequences

 Three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and personal development was, I realized that there are universal problems affecting children and their families. Many families struggle with poverty, low-quality education and more. For my professional development and personal development I need to be aware of how to help families with these issues. The second consequence of learning about international early childhood field is that I found it very hard to make contacts with professional internationally. I did not get a single response back and I sent out many request. I really would have liked to communicate with someone internationally for my professional and personal development. The third consequence was I realized that there is so much more to learn and do considering early childhood in the United States. We have so many poor families here that are seldom mentioned. I believe that this is because of the image it wants to give. I know that for my professional and personal development I should focus on learning more and growing.

 One goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations is to have more correspondance between educators and other other childhood professionals around the world. I would like to see some type of program where professionals from around the world collaborate on issues and trends affecting early childhood.