Saturday, September 24, 2016
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All of the information this class and other classes I've taken so far at Walden University are relevant for my professional development. This week we read about stronger funding of quality care and education during the early years. Arguments occur between economists, neuroscientist, and politicians. I've read about unintended consequences which is something that happens. When policymakers are creating policies that can and will enhance the life of children often times they are not worried about any consequences. Numbers matter when it comes to early childhood education, but things can occur while policies are being created. Economist talk about paybacks that will occur in the future by looking at units and commodities. Paybacks are the positive outcomes that will occur in the future because of things done now that will have an effect on children. If children start in early childhood programs the less likely they will be to drop out of school, and will lower cost for social service programs in the future. The reason why social service programs cost will be lowered is because children who enter in a early childhood program will be less likely to need social service assistance in the future. Scientist think if children don't get everything they need by the age of 3 then the use of title I haven't been pushed enough. In order for the future workforce to be a strong one researchers suggest that there has to be a strong headstart program now. There were many resources to choose from this week as well as searching the web. It's important and will benefit the future generation if headstart programs are strong and have funding to support young children in the program.
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Hi Monica,
ReplyDeleteI love the short summary you provided for this week's learning. I love the economic view of early childhood education. Especially the fact for human capital development where future skill acquisition depends on early skills acquired for "monetary payoff". Both the scientific and economist input will to help decision makers in the public and private sectors, service providers, and the public more generally to appreciate the benefits of investing in early childhood.
I looked at website organizations that are using these principles to help children in war torn and crises regions of the world.
Thanks,
Blessing
Hello Monica,
ReplyDeleteThe economy benefits when children participate in high-quality early care and education. Children in high-quality programs are better prepared for kindergarten and more likely to become life-long learners who are ready to meet the demands of the future economy. Across the U.S., there is increasing recognition of the economic importance of child care. Our profession of early childcare educators is being recognized as an important to the economy and as a critical piece of social infrastructure that supports children’s development.
Great Post!