Communities of practice have enormous potential to support and sustain quality care and education within a community (Helm, 2007). There are many existing Communities of practice, but here are three of them that are appealing to me.
Some Communities of Practice that appeals to me are as follows:
GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR EDUCATION UNITED STATES: This is a Community of practice that advocates and are ensuring universal quality education for all children and youths. The main thing that appealed to me is the fact that they are in coalition with various national and community based organizations, international NGOs, teacher unions, faith-based groups and other advocates. Also, inclusive education is their priority.
http://campaignforeducationusa.org/
FAMILY CHILD CARE COMMUNITY OF PRACTISE: Here, family childcare educators meet collaborate, problem-solve and reflect on their teaching and business practices. Meetings are flexible and well structured.
https://center-elp.org/announcing-the-monthly-meetings-of-the-family-child-care-community-of-practice/
PHE CANADA: This community of practice is all about providing the foundation for school environments to support the health of all. They see that every child is healthy not minding where they are coming from.
https://phecanada.ca/activate/healthy-school-communities
All the three communities of practice I mentioned, all focuses on various areas of creating an anti-bias education system, which for me is the top notch of early childhood education or development.
Considering all the job opportunities for now or in the future, I choose to still stick on my role as a teacher. Teachers are voices, advocates to all families and children. Continuous application of my communication skills will also enhance any setting I find my self.
Reference
Helm, J. (2007). Energize your professional development by connecting with a purpose: Building communities of practice. YC: Young Children, 62(4), 12 - 16
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ReplyDeletePHE Canada sounds like it has a great mission! Keeping children safe and happy should be our number one goal when working with children, no matter the profession. I'm glad to hear that you choose to continue in your role as a teacher. Teachers make a world of difference and I am sure that your community is a better place because of you! Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteThe organizations that you listed in your post were all very notable communities of practice. At my current place of employment, we have all of our participants apply for the Dolly Children Foundation. All of our families are always very excited to receive monthly books for their children up until the age of five. Having a career here would be ideal because I would get to provide families in need with early literacy materials that are beneficial toward school readiness skills for their children. In addition, UNICEF has also been a great organization. Providing for children in families in hard times has to be rewarding. If I were to work here I would want to work in a position that required me to travel and to provide direct aid to those in need. Thank you so much for sharing your suggestions for national communities of practice, they are great organizations.