This website is quite informative. However, three topics really interested me. First, was the topic of Toxic Stress Response. This can occur in a child when they have prolonged periods of adversity or stress. Such stresses can include exposure to violence, emotional or physical abuse, neglect and even economic burdens the family as a whole may be facing. Prolonged exposure to these stresses have shown in studies to cause problems in brain development and can increase stress related diseases. These complications can continue to affect the child well into their adult years.
Next, I really like how they are making an effort through Harvard University to expand the vision of their students beyond the borders of the United States. A core mission of this group is to expand knowledge of a diverse global setting. They also provide leadership training for policymakers, researchers and institutions around the world.
Third, I found the information on Un Buena Comienzo, or "A Good Start". This project is a collaboration in Santiago, Chile to help improve Early childhood Education, specifically through professional development. I found this interesting because I feel that when we can become knowledgeable about something, it is our duty to pass it on to other parts of the world.
References:
Global Children's Initiative (2012). Retrieved from: http://developingchild.harvard.edu/activities/global_initiative/
Well I hate that you were unable to receive a respone yet, I have not received one either.You made a great point that we need indivudals who are willing to keep searching for new ideas and ways to help others and make this world a better place.I hope the students of Harvard keep this going for years to come.
ReplyDeleteRachel,
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard from my contact either. The website that you explored was very informative. They actually seem to be making some progress.I also like the global efforts that they are putting forth. Nice Post.
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that many of us have had difficulty establishing contact with professionals outside of the US. I found The Global Children's Initiative website to be very insightful. It’s one thing to work on issues within the United States and another to tackle issues globally. I think that research is a wonderful thing. It has led to many insights about how our early experiences in life can affect us in our later years. For so many years, educators have been the scapegoat for some students not succeeding in school. However this new research has led many to believe that the early experiences at home have a great deal to do with outcomes in life and in school. I like your statement about feeling that “when we can become knowledgeable about something, it is our duty to pass it on to other parts of the world” because there is such a fairness about it.
Thanks,
Arica