1). I have gained alot of important information that is sued when researcher(s) perform a research on any topic. I learned that research is the systematic investigation of a topic or issue that is culturally specific and which seeks information and/or solutions. It can begin with a question, concern, situation or controversy.
2). My ideas about research have changed to due to the fact that it takes alot to start, work on and complete any research/study. There is alot of time, effort and patience that goes into each and every research. Once the research is started, it must be followed through so that the research can be valid and accurate.
3). The research must be well planned out, designed to meet the needs of all parties, and the research must be conducted to to the fullest, so that the information can be used to further help other early childhood or professionals in the field.
4). The biggest challenge that I met was making sure that all of the children that I chose to research were able to take soemthing away from the research all together. I just wanted to be able to help all of the children to learn something about multicultural experiences and how they can benefit everyone.
5). I have learned to be more open and patience when it comes to finding out what is best for young children and their future. There is so much that a young child should know, but as the early childhood professional I have to make sure waht is presented to them is developmentally ready for each child and if not make the proper adjustments.
I would like to thank all of my colleagues that were in Group 2 and well as Dr. Davis for all of the support, ideas and conversations. All of the help and information that was available through this course and the detailed discussions has helped me to become a more cautious early childhood professional and I will continue to have the best interest in my heart for all young children and their families.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
WK5 Research Around the World
I chose http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/ to research this week.
This website has a large amount of information for any early childhood professional/teacher. Detailed information at that, I will being going back to this website to read articles and I also adding myself to the mailing list. Special Note: I was really impressed with the book that was developed for parents who have children starting school next Fall and how the parents can order the book to help them with thier child's first year in school.
Some of the international topics that I found on this website are:
*Every child-Vol. 17 No 1 2011.
*Everyday learning about responding to the emotional needs of children.
*ECA position statement: Children of Asylum Seekers.
*AJEC Vol 36 No 1 Feb.2011.
*How does your state rate? New report examines states' progress in early childhood reform.
*Research is Practice Series-Respecting Diversity Articulating in earlu childhood practice.
*Your child's first year at school: A book for parents-order now for 2011.
* ECA Strategic directions 2009-2011.
* Join ECA's mailing list-Stay up to date on early childhood information.
Topics such as:
*What's New on the Early Childhood Australia website.
*Free online services for the Early Childhood field.
*Free ful-text articles form quality-assured publications.
*Free newsletter.
*Open access web directory supporting best practices in EC settings.
*Latest news and developments EC news.
*Shop online -safe and secure ECA book catalogue.
*Special dates for EC ECA events calendar.
Other noteworthy information:
FACEBOOK
EYCF mailing list
Feature product
Early childhood Australia's mailing list
Child and Family web guide
Kids Matter- Australia Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative
This website has a large amount of information for any early childhood professional/teacher. Detailed information at that, I will being going back to this website to read articles and I also adding myself to the mailing list. Special Note: I was really impressed with the book that was developed for parents who have children starting school next Fall and how the parents can order the book to help them with thier child's first year in school.
Some of the international topics that I found on this website are:
*Every child-Vol. 17 No 1 2011.
*Everyday learning about responding to the emotional needs of children.
*ECA position statement: Children of Asylum Seekers.
*AJEC Vol 36 No 1 Feb.2011.
*How does your state rate? New report examines states' progress in early childhood reform.
*Research is Practice Series-Respecting Diversity Articulating in earlu childhood practice.
*Your child's first year at school: A book for parents-order now for 2011.
* ECA Strategic directions 2009-2011.
* Join ECA's mailing list-Stay up to date on early childhood information.
Topics such as:
*What's New on the Early Childhood Australia website.
*Free online services for the Early Childhood field.
*Free ful-text articles form quality-assured publications.
*Free newsletter.
*Open access web directory supporting best practices in EC settings.
*Latest news and developments EC news.
*Shop online -safe and secure ECA book catalogue.
*Special dates for EC ECA events calendar.
Other noteworthy information:
EYCF mailing list
Feature product
Early childhood Australia's mailing list
Child and Family web guide
Kids Matter- Australia Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative
Friday, May 20, 2011
WK3 6163 Research that Benefits Children and Families-Uplifting Stories Option 1
I chose option 1 for this week's blog assignment:
I would like to share two research articles with my colleagues that has positively affected children and their families.The first article is "The Effects of Universal Pre-K in Oklahoma: Research Highlights and Policy Implications, CROCUS Working Paper." The authors are William T. Gormley, Jr. and Deborah Phillips. I found it on the ERIC through Walden University. The second article is " The Effects of Universal Pre-K on Cognitive Development". The authors are William T. Gormley, Jr., Ted Gayer, Deborah Phillips and Brittany Dawson. T found it on the ERIC through Walden University.
I found this articles exciting and they both gave an enormous amount of information on the effects of an Universal Pre-K program and how they effect children and families. Anyone that is interested in Pre-K or Cognitive Development would gain information from these two articles.
I would like to share two research articles with my colleagues that has positively affected children and their families.The first article is "The Effects of Universal Pre-K in Oklahoma: Research Highlights and Policy Implications, CROCUS Working Paper." The authors are William T. Gormley, Jr. and Deborah Phillips. I found it on the ERIC through Walden University. The second article is " The Effects of Universal Pre-K on Cognitive Development". The authors are William T. Gormley, Jr., Ted Gayer, Deborah Phillips and Brittany Dawson. T found it on the ERIC through Walden University.
I found this articles exciting and they both gave an enormous amount of information on the effects of an Universal Pre-K program and how they effect children and families. Anyone that is interested in Pre-K or Cognitive Development would gain information from these two articles.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wk 2 6163 Your Personal Research Journey
The topic I chose for the simulation is: Diversity in Early Childhood Education. I chose this topic due to the fact that I have been teaching in the Georgia Lottery Pre-K program since Georgia received the Pre-K in 1993. Over the years, I have observed many different cultures and diversity in the classrooms thorughout child care centers as well as the public school settings. I have had the pleasure to work with many children that speak more than one language as well as with their parents. Along with this, there has been a lack of translators for me to talk to parents one on one, so we have to resort to using the child(ren) to translate the conversations. I would much rather, have a parent-teacher conference with just myself and the parent, so that the cvhild (ren) are not involved in that process.
I love the research chart, I am able to get a better understanding of terms used and their defintions, a highlight that caught my attention, that allows me to expand on the topic and give a personal comment and I can hose a reflection question to reflect on and write about. I also love the article "A practical guide to reading research articles", the information that is throughout this package is useful and makes reading articles and journals easier and I feel that I have gained more information by just using the suggestions within the handout, than I would have reading the whole article or journal.
I would like for all of my colleagues to know that I am open to any ideas or suggestions that will help me to benefit more than ever with this class, so that I can carry it with me throughout the rest of my time at Walden University. The only advice that I would give to any of you, is to read, read, read! I have found that over the time here at Walden University, the most important thing is to be sure to read any and all materials that is provided my the instructor of the class. The resource that I would share when it comes to writing journal reviews or any application is if you are unsure, ask!
If any one has any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to post. I am open to any help with this class. I am open due to the fact that whatever I learn from this class and any other well only be for me to provide better high quality programs for the young children in my care or that I am affliated with.
I love the research chart, I am able to get a better understanding of terms used and their defintions, a highlight that caught my attention, that allows me to expand on the topic and give a personal comment and I can hose a reflection question to reflect on and write about. I also love the article "A practical guide to reading research articles", the information that is throughout this package is useful and makes reading articles and journals easier and I feel that I have gained more information by just using the suggestions within the handout, than I would have reading the whole article or journal.
I would like for all of my colleagues to know that I am open to any ideas or suggestions that will help me to benefit more than ever with this class, so that I can carry it with me throughout the rest of my time at Walden University. The only advice that I would give to any of you, is to read, read, read! I have found that over the time here at Walden University, the most important thing is to be sure to read any and all materials that is provided my the instructor of the class. The resource that I would share when it comes to writing journal reviews or any application is if you are unsure, ask!
If any one has any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to post. I am open to any help with this class. I am open due to the fact that whatever I learn from this class and any other well only be for me to provide better high quality programs for the young children in my care or that I am affliated with.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Wk 8 Final Blog Assignment
Three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field for my professional and personal development:
1). By learning about the international early childhood education, I can be helpful to my co workers or any other EC professionals, by providing resources that maybe used within their classrooms or given to families.
2). I can use the information about the international early childhood field, to help get the word out about the importance of early childhood education and the benefits that a young child can receive when he/she attends a high-quality program.
3). When visiting websites on the international early childhood field, I can learn about goals, mission statements, research and many other areas that are of high importance when it comes to young children and their families.
There are many ideas, concepts, resources and information that the international early childhood field provides for EC professionals and any other professionals who have the best interest for young children in mind.
One goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations:
I would hope that the one goal that ALL EC professionals lean towards is to provide high quality learning programs, that can improve health, social emotional and cognitive outcomes, improve school readiness skills, prevent achievement gaps, and provide cost effective investments along all education pipelines. (RAND, 2008).
1). By learning about the international early childhood education, I can be helpful to my co workers or any other EC professionals, by providing resources that maybe used within their classrooms or given to families.
2). I can use the information about the international early childhood field, to help get the word out about the importance of early childhood education and the benefits that a young child can receive when he/she attends a high-quality program.
3). When visiting websites on the international early childhood field, I can learn about goals, mission statements, research and many other areas that are of high importance when it comes to young children and their families.
There are many ideas, concepts, resources and information that the international early childhood field provides for EC professionals and any other professionals who have the best interest for young children in mind.
One goal for the field related to international awareness of issues and trends and the spirit of collegial relations:
I would hope that the one goal that ALL EC professionals lean towards is to provide high quality learning programs, that can improve health, social emotional and cognitive outcomes, improve school readiness skills, prevent achievement gaps, and provide cost effective investments along all education pipelines. (RAND, 2008).
Saturday, April 16, 2011
WK7 Getting to know your International Contacts-Part 3 ALTERNATIVE
Share at least three new ideas or insights you gained about issues related to international early childhood education that relate to your professional goals.
As I researched through UNESCO's "Early Childhood Care and Education" wesbsite I found. I chose Europe and North America as the two countries to look at.
1). IBE: International Bureau of Education: to enhance curriculum development and educational content. Inclusive quality education is fundamental to achieving human, social and economic development, they agreed that governments as well as all the other social actors have an important role in providing a quality education for all and, in doing so, should recognize the importance of a broadened concept of inclusive education that addresses the diverse needs of all learners and that is relevant, equitable and effective.
2). UIL: The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning: To promote literacy, nonformal education, adult and lifelong learning. Their annual report in 2010 was published in English and French.
Advocacy for literacy, non-formal education and adult and lifelong learning is one of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning’s main areas of action. To advocate effectively, it generates and draws on research evidence; organises national, regional and international policy dialogues, forums and conferences; and produces and maintains knowledge and information systems including publications. UIL is developing advocacy measures for literacy and adult education policies for integration into national development and education plns with a lifelong learning perspective. Furthermore, UIL is promoting local languages and mother-tongue-based multilingual education, as well as the use of appropriate channels of communication to reach target audiences.
3). IIEP: International Institute for Educational Planning: To help countries design, plan, and manage their education systems. To strengthen the capacity of countries to plan and manage their education systems .A centre for training and research - specialized in educational planning and management.The International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) was created by UNESCO in 1963 in Paris, France. It is supported by grants from UNESCO and by voluntary contributions from Member States and others. IIEP is an integral part of UNESCO, yet it enjoys a large amount of autonomy. Meeting the needs of countries in the development of their education systems:Training planners and managers in skills to analyze and plan, manage and implement, monitor and evaluate.Supporting institutions and improving administrative routines, organization, leadership skills.Fostering an enabling environment through policy forums, international co-operation and networking.
The relationship that I found that connects this website and my professional goals, is to make early childhood education my number one priority and to participate in helping policymakers and advocates get the word out about the importance of high quality early childhood programs.
Reference
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/
As I researched through UNESCO's "Early Childhood Care and Education" wesbsite I found. I chose Europe and North America as the two countries to look at.
1). IBE: International Bureau of Education: to enhance curriculum development and educational content. Inclusive quality education is fundamental to achieving human, social and economic development, they agreed that governments as well as all the other social actors have an important role in providing a quality education for all and, in doing so, should recognize the importance of a broadened concept of inclusive education that addresses the diverse needs of all learners and that is relevant, equitable and effective.
2). UIL: The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning: To promote literacy, nonformal education, adult and lifelong learning. Their annual report in 2010 was published in English and French.
Advocacy for literacy, non-formal education and adult and lifelong learning is one of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning’s main areas of action. To advocate effectively, it generates and draws on research evidence; organises national, regional and international policy dialogues, forums and conferences; and produces and maintains knowledge and information systems including publications. UIL is developing advocacy measures for literacy and adult education policies for integration into national development and education plns with a lifelong learning perspective. Furthermore, UIL is promoting local languages and mother-tongue-based multilingual education, as well as the use of appropriate channels of communication to reach target audiences.
3). IIEP: International Institute for Educational Planning: To help countries design, plan, and manage their education systems. To strengthen the capacity of countries to plan and manage their education systems .A centre for training and research - specialized in educational planning and management.The International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) was created by UNESCO in 1963 in Paris, France. It is supported by grants from UNESCO and by voluntary contributions from Member States and others. IIEP is an integral part of UNESCO, yet it enjoys a large amount of autonomy. Meeting the needs of countries in the development of their education systems:Training planners and managers in skills to analyze and plan, manage and implement, monitor and evaluate.Supporting institutions and improving administrative routines, organization, leadership skills.Fostering an enabling environment through policy forums, international co-operation and networking.
The relationship that I found that connects this website and my professional goals, is to make early childhood education my number one priority and to participate in helping policymakers and advocates get the word out about the importance of high quality early childhood programs.
Reference
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
WK 6: Sharing Web Resources
Where do they lead? As I explored some of the outside links to http://www.preknow.org/. I found some links to information for families, business and community leaders, media, policy makers, pre-k advocates, a resource center and a link for Votes Count.
What do you find? I chose to search through "Votes Count", it contains information on FY11 highlights, state data, school funding, formulas, and federal links. Each tab has information for the upcoming school year and it includes information for each state.
What new information is available? Families-There is a checklist that can be downloaded and printed for paretns, who are searching for a high quality Pre-k program. There are also links for parents to read on how to help their child to be ready for pre-k as well as kindergarten.
Yes, this website is very helpful to teachers and professionals. The data provided can help policy makers and advocates to continue to voice their opinions and prove that Pre-k is a much needed program and that early childhood education must be of the highest quality.
In closing, I learned that all states are going through some type of crisis with early childhood education and the main concern should be "What is best for all young children."
What do you find? I chose to search through "Votes Count", it contains information on FY11 highlights, state data, school funding, formulas, and federal links. Each tab has information for the upcoming school year and it includes information for each state.
What new information is available? Families-There is a checklist that can be downloaded and printed for paretns, who are searching for a high quality Pre-k program. There are also links for parents to read on how to help their child to be ready for pre-k as well as kindergarten.
Yes, this website is very helpful to teachers and professionals. The data provided can help policy makers and advocates to continue to voice their opinions and prove that Pre-k is a much needed program and that early childhood education must be of the highest quality.
In closing, I learned that all states are going through some type of crisis with early childhood education and the main concern should be "What is best for all young children."
This is a news clippping from http://www.preknow.org/.
Arne Duncan on the future of education in the U.S.
If governors have to cut, there are smart ways to cut, and frankly, there are dumb ways to cut. You have some governors who are cutting early childhood education. I just simply can't support that. Our three- and four-year-olds don't have lobbyists, but if we want to close achievement gaps -- if we're serious about giving every single child a chance to be successful -- we have to enter kindergarten ready to learn and ready to read.
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