I chose to review the Early Childhood Australia website (http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/). This site offered a vast amount of information regarding early childhoold. One of the research topics mentioned on this website was Everyday learning about responding to the emotional needs of children, Respecting diversity: Articulating early childhood practice, Learning and teaching through play, Children's resislience: Working with the early years learning framework.
In the early childhood news it mentions a media release regarding "How does your state rate?" This is a new report regarding the progress that each state is making towards the National reforms of the early childhood education and sector. It mentions that changes have been made and their will continue to be changes in the future. It also mentions that new standards have been placed and will continue to be implemented. I find this information insightful as here in the United States early childhood is evolving and is in the process of setting higher standards as they are in Australia. As early childhood is an ever changing field it is important that we continue to set new standards and ensure their implementation.
I found the link "Socially and Emotional as a basis for curriculum" in the Every Child magazine to be noteworthy. This link discusses why should social and emotional learning be the basis for curriculum and how do we teach social and emotional skills. It mentions the importance of relationships to learning and making meaningful relationships with each child so they feel safe and valued. The link http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/ was offered as a resource to provide additional information on this topic.
I thought this site was very easy to use and had wonderful resources! The link looks like it will provide great and important information. I like that it talks about making meaningful relationships with each of the children so they feel safe and valued.
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ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of learning about early childhood education in other parts of the world. It broadens our insights about this profession. I also explored this site and I gained new information. Some of the researches I enjoyed from this site are:Learning with computers and Capturing the moment Using the digital photography in early childhood environments.
Angie,
ReplyDeleteI almost wrote about this resource as well. After all, I am a big fan of Australia! I also found that Africa is researching similar topics as well. I am intrigued by the link to the "Social and Emotional learning." I think it is a topic that needs to be further explored and taught in schools. Social skills get you far in life and are a huge part of childhood development. Thanks for the information!