I still have not gotten a response from my international contact. My three new insights are from Africa, Latin America, and Arab states.
Africa
Africa is a priority for the UNESCO and education is key to the region's development (www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/). There are 15 field offices that work with Africa to keep education up on the agenda of development partners and governments. Their focus is to improve the quality od the teacher's education. The UNESCO establishes programs. China was able to have a teacher training in 10 African countries.
Latin America
In Latin America the UNESCO assisted the governments in the implementation of public policies. They encourage the civil society to be engaged in defining education. They have equipped classrooms with materials, for learning a second language to assist the teachers for preserving linguistic and cultural diversity.
Arab States
Arab states government agencies work to facilitate policy dialogues. they work to advance different projects for education in their region.
Reference
"Early Childhood Care and Education." Retrieved from:
www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-education.
I have not received a response from anyone either. I sent numerous emails and I was certain that I would get a response back so I could discuss early childhood and compare issues/trends. I just thought maybe they are really busy or their internet service is not that great where they live and work.
ReplyDeleteSince quite a few of our classmates have not received replies from their international contacts, I have gotten to read a lot about UNESCO, but have yet to learn about Latin America and Arab States (most everything I read so far was about Africa)so it was nice to learn about some other countries. You got me intrigued to read more about Latin America, particularly how they equipped classrooms to learn a second language.
ReplyDeleteHi Guadalupe,
ReplyDeletei defintely how Africa keep education up on the agenda development partner and agendas. I am soory for the non response, I have not recieve one either. Great post.!
Hello Guadalupe,
ReplyDeleteI have not received any response from my contact as well, the information provided on your blog is eye opening. Great post and resources.
Hello Guadalupe,
ReplyDeleteI have not received any response from my contact as well, the information provided on your blog is eye opening. Great post and resources.
Hi Guadalupe,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you didn't get a response. It was nice to read about the Arab States and Latin America. Thank you for your blog post.