Research Around the World

The current research international topics in Australia are Gifted and talented: Inclusion and exclusion "Cathre Harrison raises awareness of the nature of giftedness and the learning and affective strengths and the learning and affective strengths and needs of young gifted children" (Harrison, 2016). Creativity and young children:Wondering, exploring, discovering, learning is "Thr book explores creativity as an essential part of early childhood, wit a focus on building early childhood educators's understanding of the features and values of creative process and their outcome" (Niland, 2016). Dreaming stories: A springboard for learning is "explaning the seasons, appreciating diversity in apperance, language, culture, encouraging cooperational investigating ideas through music, (Connor & Atkinson, 2016). Connecting with babies is "for all who are entrusted with the care of babies in their first year" (Fleer & Linke, 2016).

New insights gained were that there were programs for family daycare, parent education, outside school care hours, child and family centers, and programs and support service. Australia commitment to children's rights. The commitment to inclusion and Australia respect for the rights and aspirations of the families.

Other noteworthy information founded was the advocacy goals. The rights and well being of young children, the investment in early childhood increase annually in Australia, the increase public understanding and support of early childhood, and hiring a qualified, specialized, and skilled workforce. Ausrralia have a strong emphasis on the value of their program.

References:

Harrison, Cathre. (2016). Gifted and talented: Inclusion and exclusion.
Niland, Amanda. (2016). Creativity and young children: Wondering, exploring, discovering, learning.
Connor, Jenni & Atkinson, Geraldine. (2016) Dreaming stories: A springboard for learning.
Fleer, Marilyn & Linke, Pam. (2016). Connecting with babies.

Positive Example of Research

I came across a published research article concerning children that I would like to share with my colleagues. The article that I am going to discuss is the Safe Administration of measles vaccine to children allergic to eggs. The safety of administering the combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to patients who are allergic to eggs has been debated for decades because of concern about potential anaphylaxis, since the live attenuated virus used in the vaccine is grown in cultured chick-embryo fibroblasts (James, Burks, Roberson, & Sampton).

There were 54 children who were allergic to eggs and they had not been previously vaccinated. The avearage age of these children were 18.5 months. The children were tested for allegeries, and the test were confirmed by skin tests. There were placebo-controlled food challenged test.

The 54 children were tested with positive results on skin testing with eggs. All 54 children received the MMR vaccine as a single subcutaneous injection, none had an immediate or delayed adverse reacton. It was concluded that all children received single dosed safely with allergies to eggs even those with hypersensitivity.

Reference:
James, Jm, Burks, Aw, Roberson, Pk, & Sampson, Ha. (1995). Safe Administration of measles       vaccine to children allergic to eggs.

Recess

My chosen topic for the simulation is recess. Why did I chose recess? "It taught me how to get along with others-whites, African-Americans (Scholastic, 2016). The lack of recess has caused children not to socialize in groups. There is a growing amount of obesity rates amoung young children. Recess let children burn off energy. Children are better focus when they are allowed to run around and swing on the monkey bars.

School systems started to cut back on recess in the 1980 to allow more instructional time. The decision on reces time is decided on the local level. The trend accelerated with the passage of the No Child Left Behind in 2001 and was particularly widespread in urban school with high number of children from marginalized populations (Jarett 2003: Roth et Al. Necs 2006). School reduce recess because of law suites from playgrounds injuries. Recess has been cut by academic pressure for more instructional time or as punishment.

I remember looking forward to recess when I was in school  Me and my friends would play on the swings, merry go round or the monkey bars. We would take turns on the swings, merry go round, and the monkey bars. Recess lets you form close relationship with members in your classroom and also you were able to make friends from different classes. The importance of recess can not be stressed enough.  "Free play helps to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills" (NAYEC 2009).

What are you thoughts on recess? Do you think that we should bring it back into our school? Studies show that by reducing recess have not increased academic scores. I have listed two of my resources for this blog and I would like to you do you have any insights or resources o this topic. Recess must be brought back into our classroom because it help open up children's mind and form bonds.

References:
Adams, Caralee. (2016). Recess Make Kids Smarter.
National Association Education of Young Children. (2009). Recess-It's Indispensable.