Professional Contacts Around the World

Establishing Professional Contacts

I enjoyed discovering the possibilities of connecting with other early childhood professionals around the world this week. I have sent out request to communicate and share trends and issues in the filed to four professionals. It was frustrating to have undeliverable messages returned in my efforts to connect with these professionals; however, I am hopeful that a couple will return my request. In my quest to learn about early childhood in areas I am unfamiliar with, I have sent inquiries to the Phillippines, Singapore, Canada, and Romania.
                                 

My tip to peers is to be persistent in your quests. Although frustration came about for me, I quickly researched another area in which I found interest.

Expanding Resources

Throughout this week, I have searched various early childhood websites. Coupling my interest to learn more, and continued interest in England, I chose to expand my knowledge by researching the British Association for Early Childhood Education website (http://www.early-education.org.uk/).

My father was born and raised in England and I have always wanted to learn more. Additionally, I have found out that one of my cousins became interested in early childhood as an adult. I am trying to make contact with her as well, to obtain her perspective on current issues and trends in the United Kingdom.