For this weeks assignment I once again needed to use the alternative option and glad I was able too. I visited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Education website (WWW.UNESCO.org). This website is new to me and full of information and additional links for further related information regarding other countries.
The related information provided discussed the efforts made in other countries regarding quality, resources/funding, and expansion of programs. Since there is no universal set criteria in regards to teacher quality at sites and centers the main focus is looking at the child hollistically which is not a phrase we hear often. Also with so much of a focus on prepping children for formal schooling the hollistic approach can be easily forgotten. With this a possiblity it is crucial to have active involvement from the parents, the community and through play. Each one of these makes the services being provided revelant.
Funding is not only a proble. In the United States but in other cointries as well. Funding is typically made more available for the children with the means. However, because "state" funding is typically smaller those children that are disadvantaged are often left with the scraps of programs. With the use of non-profit and for profit centers can be beneficial because they will.provide the funds needed. Yet, private funds have to also make sure that disadvantaged children are being serviced as well.
Lastly, the website discussed the access and equity which is the balance of children and funds. Most disadvantaged children again are being left with the mediocre programs while those who have the means and funds are receiving the better services.
Equity goes beyond the United States and is a trend in other countries as well. Funds play a big part as well as governments.
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