week 7 blog assignment

One of the issues regularly discusses by Ms.Nokes and her colleges is the differences between family incomes. Since city families generally have more money, the education level available for these children is much higher. Most educators do not want to work in the country because of safety, pay, and accessibility to familiar amenities. 

Moving to S.Korea to teach english was something Ms.Nokes stumbled upon. The company she works for provides housing and food as well as gives her the opportunity to travel regularly. It expands her knowledge of other places and languages as she travels.

Ms.Nokes wants to continue teaching english and hopes that government funding is shifted more towards the families in the country who can not afford extensive English learning classes.

wk6 blog assignment

I explored the care & education link and found that they offer a ZERO TO THREE Web exclusive! an interactive learning tool designed to help parents and caregivers encourage their young children's early learning. You choose an age rage  from http://www.zerotothree.org/early-care-education/school-readiness-interactive-birth-to-3/ and it gives you tips and suggestions for good practices at home and school.


I think this area specifically is dedicated to equity and excellence for early childhood children because it is a tool that educators and parents can use in order to support children. They have skill areas to click on which include language and literacy, thinking skills, self control, self confidence. this allows families to target areas which they may need more information about or see a weakness that needs support.

week 5 blog assignment

One of the things that Ms.Nokes encounters a lot is the pressure that is put on the children of korea. Children who are well off are often from the city, and go to school from about 8-3 to study english math or science depending on if their career target of a doctor or engineer. She is quick to point out that these children are between the ages of 6-18 and already have a career choice! Once that part of school is over, either a private tutor or a second school period from 6-10pm and do homework until midnight. These children are forced to spend long strenuous hours for a future that is planned already.  The children who live in the country are not as fortunate. The government gives money to villages to send children to an english immersion program for a week every year. Ms.Nokes finds that the children raised in the country are often much more polite and well behaved in comparison to the privledged children in the city. They understand the responsibilities that are placed on them when they are selected to take part in the english immersion program and are respectful. They are proud to be chosen, and get their pictures taken with the school for the local newspaper. Apparently, it is hard to find people to teach in the country because of discrimination. If you are a white english speaker, you are seen as different but beautiful. Any other race which is fluent is generally not accepted and does not get hired easily. Ms.Nokes discussed with me how many great teachers are not being hired and it does not allow for as many children to get a good quality education.