Research Around the World
The website that I chose to review this week is:
I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this site. It was extremely easy to read and was full of information.
Some of the current research topics on the site are: inclusion, ethics, quality standards, working together in early childhood settings, bullying, diversity, and my favorite, learning and teaching through play. All of these research articles and many, many more can be accessed by clicking on the “research in practice” tab on the left hand side of the home page.
One of the most interesting things that I learned from this site is that Australia’s research topics are very similar to ours. I don’t know why that surprises me, but it does. One of my favorite areas of this site was the “supporting best practice” tab. I was very excited to see all of the information about how to help support best practices. In our own country I have read tons of information about best practice but this site has given me some new ideas about how to support best practice in the classrooms at my center.
Another favorite of mine on the site is all of the information about the importance of play. Almost every tab included useful information on the importance of play. I plan on using some of the information with the teachers and parents at my center as well as during a couple of workshops and classes that I will be teaching this fall.
If you have not explored this site, please try to find time to click on and find out for yourself how much information is available. Happy clicking!
Monette
Hi Monette,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and I too chose this website and was very excited to that many countries share the same concerns about early childhood education. I particularly appreciated the article on inclusion.
Thanks for sharing!
Berdetta
Hi Monette!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to read about similar topics being researched in different parts of the world? Although I am new to this field but I already feel a part of the early childhood professional community.
I can go hoarse speaking about the importance of play ......
Cheers!
Sonali
Hi Monette,
ReplyDeleteSome things never change! No matter where anyone goes, play is very important to the early childhood field. There's so much research in U.S. and around the world showing how important play is to our and other countries. Children can learn a lot through play. when I was a little girl, I learned my multiplication by playing a game in school. LET THE CHILDREN PLAY!
Monette,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great post. I chose the same international website so it was interesting for me to read the things that stood out for you. I especially liked what you said in your post about importance of play. Your passion for the topic comes through and I agree with you on how important it is for us to "let the children play". Thanks Monette, Tammy
Hi Monette,
ReplyDeleteThat was a great post. I think we all can agree on the importance of play and how it help develop social and cognitive skills. Thank you for sharing,
Sonia