- "Today one in five adults is still not literate" (UNESCO, 2011). I take for granted the ability to read a book (and I LOVE to read). Check out the link on literacy---early literacy is one of my passions!!!http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/education-building-blocks/literacy/
- "If nothing is done, half of the 6000 languages spoken will disappear" (UNESCO, 2011). I had no idea languages could also become extinct! Check out the link: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/endangered-languages/
- "75 million children are excluded from education" (UNESCO, 2011). How terribly sad!!! Check it out: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/inclusive-education/
References:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [UNESCO] (2011). Early childhood care and education. Retrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/.
UNESCO (2011). Literacy. Retrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/education-building-blocks/literacy/.
UNESCO (2011). Endangered languages. Retrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/endangered-languages/.
UNESCO (2011). Inclusive education. Retrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/inclusive-education/.
4 comments:
The ability to attend school is something I think we take for granted in the US. For so many around the world attending school is a challenge due to location,cost and gender. Thank you for reminding us all.
I sent a bunch of emails, too, but I have to say that I probably woulnd't have time to answer them if I were on the receiving end. It's sad to say, but I guess they are just as busy as we are. Sometimes I wonder if I am going to make it through this program.
Thanks for your comments on the website. I have to wonder if it's a bad thing that some languages disappear. The world is becoming a global society and less languages would mean less language barriers. Just a thought.
I did not know that about the literacy levels. How sad! I too take it for granted. Thank you for a little perspective! Keep up the good work, almost done (with this class)!
I wouldn't say that your inability to contact foreign educators classifies your attempt as a failure. I believe that we have all grown professionally through this course. Just evaluating the various resources you have read this week has expanded your knowledge with regards to foreign languages and literacy.
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