Time Well Spent

Time Well Spent

What a journey I have had.  I have learned many things gotten insights that I would have missed about myself and about people in general.  I have had to get glasses and give up football for two seasons. 

      One of the things that I will always keep first in mind is that we have to remember that cultural shapes all of us, and even if we have not defined our own personal cultures it shapes who we are and how we respond to others.  Secondly I will not just make a connection to children but include the family in making them a part of our connection.  Third I have learned the importance of me making connections to other professionals from all over the world and keeping up to date with new findings.

      My goal is to one by one make a connection to other cultures and lead children into exploring different cultures and languages.  Maybe I will finally catch on and really learn a new language.  It would be wonderful to learn maybe two languages.

      I want to thank each and every one of my classmates and instructors,  you have made me dig deep and take the time to really learn how to use my computer, and sit down and get my work done and become a dedicated student.  I have to thank my children also, without them I would not have finished this journey. 

      Maybe in a few years we should all do a blog and catch up with each other.  If you every need to or want to get in touch with me, I am at carmellianickens@yahoo.com. 

Best of Luck to each of you!!!!   

Jobs/ Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

The Association for Childhood Education International appeals to me because of the ideal of brings together people of different backgrounds, professions, and nations to talk about children, education and the well-being of children.

Association for Childhood Education International

 Communicating Manager will need a four year degree, have strength in writing and editing, communication, with a focus on youth education, Human Rights & civil liberties.  This association’s focus is on the advancement of education for children worldwide. Will need strong writing skills and need to be flexible.

United Nations Children’s Fund

UNCF appeals to me because their focus is on health care for children and to provide clean water and sanitation, education, and emergency relief.

 The UNCF has a job called a Project Assistant this person will provide support to the President’s Office and Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnership and UNIEI Venture.  I thought that this was a job that would have people involved in projects that UNCF is associated with, it does not.

Education Specialist/Youth Development will plan and implement, monitor, and evaluate the Education and Youth Development program for efficiency and effectiveness of the programs management and delivery and accomplishments.  You will need an advance university degree in Education or Social Science, or related field to international development.  5 years in related work at the national and the international levels, also speak English fluently and a second UN language.  Must be able to work and get along in a multi-cultural environment, have leadership skills and supervisory skills, be able to build a rapport with individuals and groups and maintain a strong network.

The United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)    

Appeals to me because of childhood memories and the desire to start with dialogue among civilizations, cultures, and peoples based on commonly shared values and mutual respect, with a focus on the alleviation of poverty.

The job that was listed that was of interest to me was the Ethics advisor in Paris.  This person will have a 4year fixed job after the probationary period. They will oversee and implement the Ethics Program that is set up to foster a culture of ethics, transparency, accountability, and promoting ethical standards.  You will need a university degree in law, social sciences, public/business administrative or a related field.   There is a request of at least 10 years professional experience in ethnics, experience in preparation and implementation of ethnic training.   They are looking for someone with the ability to communicate, advocate, and negotiate with all levels of staff, leadership skills, speak English or French and a fair knowledge in one of the languages.