Why did you choose this
specialization?
I
have chosen to specialize in advocacy for public policy because I believe that
early childhood education needs more educators with an understanding of
policies and systems.
Why are advocates
essential in the early childhood field?
Advocates
are essential in early childhood education because advocates help create
positive change for children. Advocates
also work to create policies to benefit children and families. Overall, advocates work to ensure that all
children have fair access to a quality education.
What do you hope to
learn about public policy and advocacy?
I
want to learn more about developing policies and creating change in current
policies. I also want to become a more
involved advocate in my field. Therefore,
I hope to learn more about working with other agencies, policy makers, and
advocates to help create change.
How do you see yourself becoming a more involved advocate in your field? What specific areas are you interested in?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Betsy
I think learning about how policies are developed and helping to change them is an important goal to strive towards. Many of the polices are out of date and need to be more accurate for the families of this modern time. We deal more with situations where the families are run by one parent and some don't speak English. I think that might be something I would like to learn more about as well.
ReplyDeleteElnora,
ReplyDeleteSeeing yourself as an agent of change is wonderful. Knowledge will open up our understanding, gives us more confidence in speech and practice. Networking with other colleagues help in our view of systems and the world. Thanks for sharing.
Vanessa