Time Well Spent

A journey of 10miles begins with a step...

Rome was not built in a day...

I am so excited doing my last assignment for this program. It has been a journey of learning and discovery since I started this program about two years ago.
So far, I've been able to familiarize myself with 'Grammarly' that has helped in my writing within and outside Walden. A major lesson I learned is in the area of communicating with adults. I found this class interesting because it helped me in overcoming my shyness. Second is Bronfenbrenner's relationship theory. It baffled me how children could survive and develop wholesomely in the midst of healthy relationships. This lesson is helping me see every child as part of a community and I am trying hard to see that I become a part of a healthy support system to every child I meet. The Research class was an eye opener to me. Though it was quite challenging, the lessons and methods of research I learned will always be treasured. I hope to carry out a ground-breaking research in ECE in the nearest future!!

To Dr. Ernst-Darragh, I say a huge thank you for sailing along with me in this journey. I enjoyed the classes we had together and will not forget the experience of the Research class. You are such a wonderful person and I hope to meet you someday soon. Again thanks for your support and understanding when I most needed it.

Thanks to my creative and intelligent classmates. The discussion board unfolded everyone's ability and I was always looking forward to reading your posts. I am glad we are succeeding together and I wish everyone the very best of bests as we continue in our life endeavour.

I am most grateful to God...

Indeed, it was a time well spent!

OTEH Toluwalope
lopeztolu2003@yahoo.com

Jobs in the ECE Community: Internationally

Doing this week's blog assignment got me learning about ISSA- International Step by Step Association  http://www.issa.nl/index.html. I am hearing about this organisation for the first time and fell in love with their mission. ISSA concentrates on making every child have equal access to quality education by involving families, communities and other stakeholders. In their quest for equality, diversity is highly appreciated and treated with respect. Their major duties are centred around advocacy for children, awareness on quality education and liaising with other organisations for the betterment of children.
Though I did not see any vacancy per se, I will like to work with this organisation as a Program Manager because I love their concern for the less privileged children. I presume a second degree and a substantial number of work experience will do.

As an African, I have always heard about UNICEF http://www.unicef.org/
 because they are known for their assistance to African countries during disasters. But, I never thought working with them will be of great benefit to me. UNICEF is known for her support for giving children their rights. Aside this, UNICEF works to encourage every child to participate in their countries decision making on political, social, and economic matters. By so doing, UNICEF encourages inclusion, child's education, children's well being and equality of human rights. As a well established and recognised organisation, there are various categories of jobs on International and National levels. I will prefer being an international staff but I did not see any vacancy that interests me currently.

Save the Children  http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm is another organisation I admire so much. I am a donating member presently and like that they provide life essentials for child in dire need and provide protection for them as well. Looking up in their career page, I saw some interesting job positions that might land me to learning other languages like Arabic. One of such is Education Technical Program Manager. This job position is in Turkey and I see it as an opportunity to learn about other cultures. I live in France at the moment and will want to use the opportunity to work around Europe. A second degree in Education is required and a minimum of three years experience in a managerial position.