The link I chose to
explore:
Some of the current international
research topics:
Learning
and teaching through play- “The Early Years Learning Framework:
Learning and teaching through play focuses on
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) for Australia and explains how
educators examine their understandings of play and how play-based approaches
require intentional planning and teaching in order to support and extend
children’s learning” (ECA, 2013).
Secure
transitions: Supporting children to feel secure, confident and included- “Research in practice about secure
transitions covers: the Attachment Matters project making space to ‘be with’
children transitions and separations consistency and availability supporting children
from culturally diverse backgrounds and more” (ECA, 2013).
Active
children: Healthy now and later – “Current research is revealing how important physical activity is in
protecting against a range of lifestyle diseases and illnesses. Consequently,
early childhood practitioners and parents have a vital role to play in adopting
guidelines and practices which encourage children of all ages to be physically
active” (ECA, 2013).
Surprising
facts/insights/ideas about EC from the website:
ECA
has been “the voice” for children since 1938! (75 years)
ECA
is a non-profit, non-government organization
ECA
works with EC professionals, parents, guardians, caregivers, other
organizations, lobby groups, the government, and departments to help achieve
the best options and outcomes for young children as they grow and develop.
Other noteworthy
information:
ECA
has a very detailed catalogue with information and tools to help support young
children.
ECA values children’s rights,
leadership, honesty, collaboration, justice, and social inclusion of children.
I encourage my colleagues to visit
this website. It’s very influential and encouraging.
It reminds me of NAEYC website.
References
Early Childhood
Australia (2013). http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI also chose to explore the Early Childhood Australia website and was thrilled with all of the resources that were provided. I didn't see the research article that you mentioned about physical activity and how important it is for young children in order to protect them from diseases. I would like to go back and explore more because there was so much information! I think it is a great resource for educators and parents!
Caitlin
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI also reviewed this site and found it to be very informative. I was hoping to view more of the research beyond the abstracts, but it looks like you have get be a member to do this. The articles were very helpful though. :) It is a great ECE resource website and provides access to a lot of information that relates to research in the U.S.
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI also chose the web site Early childhood Australia. I especially was drawn to the values that they promote which are; the rights of children, leadership, excellence and respect, courage, honesty and openness, collaboration and diversity, justice, and the social inclusion of children (ECA 2013).
I also liked this quote and wanted to share it with you;
“Wise moral decisions will always acknowledge our interdependency; our moral choices are ours alone, but they bind us all to those who will be affected by them. So deciding for yourself what's right or wrong does not mean deciding in isolation, (Mackay, 2004, p. 242)”, (ECA 2013).
I liked the fact that ECA’s code of ethics offered a guide line to follow, and that early childhood professionals have a strong history of advocating on behalf of children and their families. In their revised code of ethics they continue with their strong values and continue to maintain traditional practices “by making explicit the ethical responsibility to take action in the face of injustice and when unethical practice occurs” (ECA 2013).
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I have not heard much about the EC field in Australia. I think that it is great that they have a program to help children with transitions. It sounds like a great program. I would like to know more about this program. I wonder how many more countries out there have a program to help children with this issue. Very interesting.
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. I had similar thoughts about visiting this website. I really enjoyed this site and there was an immense amount of information and resources available. I will have to go back and explore the site more, but I did sign up for the newsletter. I have already gotten several things from this site and it has been interesting to read how a country around the world has similar issues to the U.S. I think since the world has such similar issues, then perhaps we need to get together as a united front and find a solution to this worldwide problem.