This week, I visited http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/.
What are some of the current international research topics?
For this Australian website,I reviewed their research through practice section. Their research topics seem to mirror many in the U.S. their topics included bullying, aggression and young children, children as communicators and young children as active learners just to name a few.
What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?
From this website, I learned about the portfolio journey that one researcher suggests will help the early childhood learning journey. It is suggested that both teachers and children journal about their teaching/learning experience. It is suggested that this allows both parties to reflect on their understanding and teaching experiences. Another insight that I've had is that really, even after crossing oceans, issues with children that need to be researched are very similar, especially in Australia. Our cultures are very much educationally alike.
What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?
This website also contained very valuable information on best support practices with infant sleep. this caught my eye because I had a child with colic and this child did not sleep through the night until she was 3. there is information on establishing routines when feeding and being able to tolerate crying in order to self-soothe. I feel that the more routine you can establish in this are early on, the happier your baby and you will be. No sleep for baby equals no sleep for mom and that does not produce positive results...trust me! I really feel this could be helpful to many parents.
Hi Rachel! Thank you for sharing some of the topics from the Australia Early Childhood Website. I found the topic of infant sleep to be very interesting. I've never had the experience of being around a baby with colic, so I look forward to learning more about this condition by visiting this website again in the near future! I really enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for sharing Rachel!
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading about some of the research you found in Australia. I really like the idea of the teacher and the students keeping a journal. I think that is a great idea and would like to try this in my own classroom. Great Job!!