Throughout this article, you will learn about early childhood education in a foreign country. The history of the country, its culture, its government and its education system. As you prepare to become an early childhood educator, it is important to learn about the diversity and different teaching styles that some of your students or parents may come from. Experiencing different cultures and teaching styles will help you better understand and communicate with your students and parents. I chose to research early childhood education in the Dominican Republic. The nation did not experience full independence until 1844, when it emerged from twenty-two years of vocation through Haiti; this liberation came later than that of most Latin American countries. (unicef.org). The Dominican Republic has faced many difficulties and continues to become an independent country. “It is estimated that the country's total population by the mid-1990s will reach, far from it, more than 7 million. The magnitude had been high since the official census began in 1920. The rate peaked in the 1950s at 3.6 percent per year. During the 1960s and 1970s, the population increased by 2.9 percent per year; in the mid-1980s, the rate was estimated to be around 2.5 percent. (unicef.ogd). Over the past four decades, the birth rate has declined significantly due to the use of contraceptives by women, because the population is so large in the Dominican Republic that there is a strong desire for edification. Education is the most important basic element in the life of every person. Without education, you cannot have an authentic vocation and build a life. Dominicans migrated from rural areas to cities. The capital, Santo Domingo, has...... middle of paper ......in the Dominican Republic, they teach children the history of the Dominican Republic as well as other countries, including the United States . Although the Dominican Republic is considered a third world country, it is very rich in culture and it is impressive that, despite the various difficult events, the country can face, for example, Hurricane George. When Hurricane George hit in 1998, funding was tight before and after. There has been extensive damage to school facilities and the Dominican Republic continues to recover. There are parents who work hard to be able to send their children to private schools so that their children do not miss out on their education. Regardless of the poverty and dropout rates, the adult literacy rate in the Dominican Republic is 83%. , what is http://www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/Dominican-Republic.html