My Blog by Josie Zbaeren (WK1Assign2) EDUC 6162
For part one of this assignment I decided look into the World Forum Foundation. I listened to a podcast on World Forum Radio about the work a principal in Canada is doing at an Indigenous charter school. She speaks of the troubles the school has including the turn over rate of super attendants of the school. She admits it is tough program to work for and lead. The children come from broken backgrounds and face hunger, depression and lack of hope. She has decided to stick with it because the children deserve a leader that can show them how to believe in themselves and see they are worth something. She wants the children to learn to build relationships, aspire to be something and follow their dreams.
The second podcast I listened to was also from the World Forum Foundation also on their radio. This podcast was delivered by Barnabas Otaala the Dean of education at Uganda Martyr’s University. The podcast focused on children suffering from HIV/Aids in Namibia. He emphasized the importance of families having the opportunity to partner with doctors as well as early educators to help children diagnosed with HIV or Aids get the services they need. He believes that it is important for early educators to pay attention to signs of ailment in children and share concerns with parents while also supporting them and encouraging them to take their children to the doctor.
World Forum Foundation. "A foundation whose mission is to promote an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings." http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
For the second part of the Blog assignment I decided to look into Harlem Children’s Zone. I was not able to access their newsletter it was unavailable however I did check out their website and they are working hard for children. They have a parent educational piece to their program, which includes helping parents set up their homes to become a place for children to learn. I encourage everyone to check them out I am impressed with what I have seen thus far. See link below.
http://www.hcz.org/
(Newsletter: http://support.hcz.org/site/PageServer?pagename=signup )
Josie,
ReplyDeleteI was also interested in the Harlem Children's Zone, but could not access the website. I am also interested in UNICEF. They have been successful for a long time now!
Have you received any responses about contacts? I have not as of yet!
Deb
Hi, I am interested to hear what you will share about the World Forum Foundation. There is just so much information, ideas, and perspectives about the early childhood field. The collaboration and sharing for this class does seem a little exciting.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to see the understanding that early childhood professionals are positioned within communities, as far off as Uganda, to connect disciplines for the well being of the whole child. Love it! Have you joined the Harlem Children's Zone facebook page? There are a lot of updates you can receive when you "like" their page. This goes for a ton of other resources as well.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes use resources form World Forum Foundation, I think it offers a great variety of invaluable information. It also offers wonderful opportunities for early childhood educators to share their professional experiences on a global level.
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