What are some of the current international research
topics?
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The international website that I chose
to explore was Australia. At the present time there are two international
research topics being conducted by ECA. One of the topics is in reference to
Children of Asylum Seekers. The research references children as refugees. The
ECA believes that all children are refugees that are to be protected by adults.
Asylum seekers are people who have entered into Australia claiming refugee
status under United Nations High Commission for Refugees and seeking the
protection of Australian government. Other asylum seekers enter into Australia
with valid documentation and visas.
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Another research topic is A statement of
regret and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and
Families. The research references the loss of families, cultural identities,
loss of land and water, languages and communities by Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people that resulted from an invasion of Australian peoples
from other places. Unfortunately the suffering is ongoing.
What surprising facts and new ideas about early
childhood did you gain?
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It was interesting to learn that the
Prime Minister has a goal set that by 2025 Australia will be among the top five
in education systems.
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It was also interesting to learn how
Australians emphasize the importance of protecting children.
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It was interesting to note that they
also address the same emotional issues as most early childhood programs.
Emotional issues such building trust and self-esteem, resilience,
communicating, and developing the brain.
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The ECA also places and emphasizes
learning through play.
What other noteworthy information did you learn?
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According to ECA the best practices for
children include: emotional development, learn through play, feelings and
behaviours, and children’s rights.
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to find that the international community is concerned about the same early childhood topics we are in this country. On the other hand, as you pointed out each country has very unique issues as is the case with Australia and their special focus on the needs of Aborginal children.
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about international research. We can use this information to enhance our learning of issues that affect our children. Therefore, I will continue to visit these sites to download research articles.
Thank you for your very informative post. After reading your blog I did go back and review it for myself. I am very interested in studies that are documenting play in the classroom. I believe that it is an important part to any curriculum. It was encouraging to see that research is backing up the assertion of play.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the wonderful information. Reading your post I learned about the interesting facts that are taking place in Austrilia.
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