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.
Larry I really enjoyed your post. I find it interesting to see that Australia has research about similar struggles that we have in the us and around the world. I think this helps us get perspective on other peoples struggles and how in which they cope with those issues.
ReplyDeleteLarry,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. Advocacy goals are always important. We have to be an advocate for our students in our classroom and I'm sure Australia does the same.