This week we had the task of setting up international professional contacts. I am so excited about this assignment and feel it will give me valuable insight. However, I didn't know that it would be so difficult! I researched various organizations and sent out what feels like 50 emails, to only received one reply back, so thus far, I have one contact. His name is Chris and he works with the British Association for Early Childhood Education. I have not had a chance to gain too much information from him yet, but will update as soon as possible.
As for any other contacts, I'm waiting for responses and am still hopeful that I will hear back from someone.
Aside from attempting to set up international contacts, I have also been researching various organizations, both within the United States and internationally, to see which website I will study. This was a very difficult decision for me, as there are so many great organizations out there! I decided to go with one that I am not familiar with, the Center for the Child Care Workforce. Their mission is to promote quality early childhood education, encouraging highly trained and educated teachers while providing better compensation for early childhood education teachers.
Anyone with tips on how to gain more international contacts, I would greatly appreciate it!
I know exactly how you feel- I have never felt so lost searching the internet.. I decided to study The British Association for Early Childhood because I am going to be traveling to England next summer and hope to use what I learn and the connections I make in my exploration.
ReplyDeleteCassie! Great choice in website! I also had a hard time deciding and almost chose that exact website! I chose the Global fund for Children website because I feel funding for children is so important and it is so neat to explore other areas around the world and learn about these great leaders who reach out and help!
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