The website that I chose to research was Early Childhood Australia (2012). Some of the current international research topics I reviewed were funding for young children who are need the most, budgeting, how quality care is much more significant compared to cost of care, behavior management during the pre-school and kindergarten transition, and frameworks for healthy development including eating and physical development.
While exploring this international website I was most surprised with the insights I gained involving the Early Years Workforce Strategy. The Early Years Workforce Strategy provides information about how the Australian governments will support early childhood development and the care workforce to ensure the skills needed to support integrated ways to work with diverse children.
Other information that I felt was noteworthy to share was the statement of regret and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. This statement from Early Childhood Australia explains that is understood that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the original inhabitants of Australia. ECA is regretful for the suffering the original inhabitants have endured and suffered due to the invasion of other people from different areas. ECA recognizes and demonstrates commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by involving them in activities and raising awareness for all Australians to understand their history and current lifestyles.
Resources
Early Childhood Australia. Retrieved on October 7, 2012, from: http://www.earlychildhodaustralia.org/au
Crystal Hi,
ReplyDeleteThe Early Years Workforce Strategy sounds good. I had to go view the strategy myself, because I did not do Australia I did Sub Sahara Africa.
I also viewed this site. I found it interesting that Australia is also concerned with the funding of their early childhood programs and the cost to families. This is an issue that apparentley is worldwide.
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