Early Childhood Australia:
* What are some of the current international research topics?
1. Play based learning
2. Is discussion relating to sexuality in Early Childhood dangerous business?
3. Researching with/for whom? Stepping in and out of practitioner research.
* What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?
I saw something that said Long Day care. I fond out that it is basically the same as our daycare here in the United States. It is daycare for children of working families. It can also be care before and after school.
* What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?
I saw things on the site that are very similar to what we have here in the United states. They are selling scarves and different toys for children. It was neat to see that they do some of the same things we do to educate our young children. There was a whole list of books and different teaching aids available for purchase. The website was real interesting and I saved it in my favorites so I can refer to it from time to time.
Hi Susann,
ReplyDeleteIn one of our previous classes, I listened to a podcast by Deevina Bhana who is a professor of education at a university in South Africa. She wrote a book that teaches teachers how to discuss sexuality with early childhood students. In her country it is necessary because young girls are being raped in hopes of curing men of HIV/AIDS. Since this is so widely practiced many young girls are living in fear.
I wonder what the thoughts of talking to children about sexuality are in Australia? What an interesting topic.
Thanks for sharing!