I've been working this week on establishing relationships with early childhood professionals abroad. After contemplating, I decided to ask friends from the UK if they could help me connect me with anyone who would be interested in participating in in discussion during the next several weeks.
After being introduced to several early childhood professionals on Facebook, I decided to pursue connections with childminders in Scotland and England for this course requirement. Facebook seems to be the perfect forum for discussion, and I am looking forward to finally being able to explore my interests in the field of childminding in the UK. I have asked professionals in both England and Scotland if they would be willing to commit to conversing with me during the next weeks.
After deciding to focus on the UK, I have considered using The British Association for Early Childhood Education website as my long-term resource of study. But- I am thinking- the NAEYC website would be a more practical choice; knowing the NAEYC website and resources better would be a huge benefit in my work. I don't want to focus completely on the UK just to satisfy my somewhat obsessed English heart.
I'm looking forward to carrying out my plans and digging in!
Facebook is how I have made my connections as well. It is amazing how one website can truly network people.
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