I learned a lot from doing my master’s degree.
I learned how to and the importance to advocate. By advocating we are doing what’s best for someone else, someone
who doesn’t have the access we
have, someone who doesn’t have the voice we have (Laureate Inc, 2011). I
also found my voice and learned about who I am and
how to uncover my own biases, discomforts, and misinformation to be able to look at people as fully human beings and not to judge
them on their appearances or stereotypes. I became a lifelong learner and that I don’t have to wait until I know enough to start
addressing the issues that affect our children.
We never learn enough, learning is a lifetime process; we have to keep learning
and learning.
I learned that asking for assistance is not a weakness, but it is
a must if we need to make a difference. I have learned throughout all
the courses that the tremendous
responsibility of being a professional is to stay current and by keeping
up-to–date with advancements in latest research regarding children’s issues.
I
feel that my journey has just started; I still have many goals that I want to
fulfill. I want to continue my education in the field of early childhood and I
also want to keep working on myself to become a better leader and professional.
This is one of my favorite
inspirational quotes:
Darkness is not a force -
it is merely the absence of light.
Observe that when a light
is brought to a dark place,
the darkness disappears.
Sadness is similar -
when joy is brought to suffering,
the sadness disappears.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
it is merely the absence of light.
Observe that when a light
is brought to a dark place,
the darkness disappears.
Sadness is similar -
when joy is brought to suffering,
the sadness disappears.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
The
biggest insight that I have got from doing my Master’s degree is that we- the
professionals in the early childhood field are the light that is going to erase
darkness from the lives of so many children. Always remember to believe in
yourself and in your abilities to make a change.
I want to thank every one of
you for your passion, your ambitions, and your willingness to do a social
change and make a difference not only in children’s lives but in yours too.
I also want to thank every one
of you for your support and guidance throughout all these courses. I learned from
every one of you, I hope that you will succeed in all your future goals and
plans in the early childhood field.
Bouthania,
ReplyDeleteYou have given a wonderful overview of many of the same things that impacted and changed me over the past few years as we have completed our Master's. I admire your vision for the future and wish you all of the courage, patience, and compassion that you need to continue taking steps on your journey and touching the lives of children and adults along the way.
Cindy
Bouthaina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great saying, we can be the light that takes darkness away for children and their families. You are going to be a terrific advocate for the early childhood field. I have appreciated your vision and ideas throughout this course. I wish you the best of luck in your future plans to make a social change that will impact so many.
Chris
Bouthaina,
ReplyDeleteYou have shown growth and understanding in the classes that we have had together and I want to personally thank you for every suggestion, idea, comment, insight, and or question that you have expressed. I want to wish you well on your future endeavors and continuing your education is a great idea! Hard work pays off and we are the advocates for ALL of our children