Blog Assignment: Getting to Know Your International Contacts-Part 3

Blog Assignment: Getting to Know Your International Contacts-Part 3

After viewing “UNESCO Education Early Childhood,” one new insight I gained was that the early childhood period extends to eight years of age. 

Another insight I learned was the UNESCO main objective is putting together programs that will benefit early childhood education that includes educating families and providing nutrition and health for children.  The reason I learned why nutrition and health are so important is because most children usually die before the age of 5.  The numbers are very alarming in 3^rd world countries.

The last insight I gained was about Inclusive education.  I finally realized that groups and organizations such as “UNESCO really have their work cut out for them.  I first touched on a link named Inclusive education.  This leaded me to information about how girls have been excluded from receiving an education.  Along with disabled children.  My first thought about these types of actions was unheard of.  As I read further I learned that a big percentage of children are girls.  Then I thought if there are more girls, then girls are being prevented from being educated.  It is believed that by excluding girls and disabled children from receiving an education will help with an economy living in poverty.  Children who live with disabilities live in communities but are not expected to get to school or seek an education.  These children will grow up and be unable to contribute to the society they live in.  “UNESCO sponsor programs for children with disabilities to have a chance of an education.

Ten years ago Global Crisis said there would be education for all by “2015.”  As a result of the financial crisis a set back may mean that this goal may not be met.  To ensure progress continues there is some things that need to happen such as invest in teachers and invest into books for students.  If these things do not change children are going to be left behind because of poverty.

Reference:
UNESCO’s “Early Childhood Care and Education” webpage (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/),