The organization I am interested in re: issues and trends in
the early childhood field is “Zero to Three: National Center For Infants,
Toddlers and Families” the link for this website is: http://www.zerothree.org
This organization provides a wealth of information on the
current issues and trends in early childhood. The organization is a non- profit
organization that provides parents, professionals and policy makers the
knowledge and the know –how of early
childhood development. I currently receive information from the website through
posts from their blog sites. A current issue that the web site is highlighting is
dual language learners with early childhood children.
The second organization that provides me with information on
current trends and issues:
OMEP South African National Committee
The National Development Agency is an organization that
provides support to early childhood in South Africa. It highlights many issues
that affect early childhood in South Africa. Some of the issues this paper
highlights are social and economic inequalities (apartheid).There are
similarities between the NDA and the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) that is
it looks areas that affect early childhood such as the infrastructure, early
childhood practitioners, nutrition, norms and standards and policies.
The third organization I am interested in is National
Institute for Health and Welfare. This organization links you to various blogs
and information on early childhood development in Finland. I came across a blog
on some issues that are currently affecting children in Finland. I was surprised
when I read about these issues because I did not even realize that the
recession had also hit Finland and made a negative impact on early childhood.
Sometimes it is good to get exposure to what other countries are experiencing in
the field of early childhood because you realize that although you are affected
by similar issues you are not the worst. I look up to Finland and one day would
hope to visit their early childhood institutions but I have come to recognize that
no nation whether we are considered first world, second world, third world or
even no world the same issues affect. We are not immune to poverty and economic
crises and the effects it has on early childhood development. The websites also
gives the privilege to gain access to a number of links that provide
information on early development partnerships, environment and other guidelines
that are used to govern early child in Finland. I did not detect much
similarities between what was discussed this week in terms of cultural
diversity but I know for sure that the field of early childhood is also
changing in Finland due to the current economic issues that is affecting the
families.
I’ve always enjoyed the http://www.zerothree.org/ website. It gives a lot of early childhood information on physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. As well as providing language and social skills for caregivers and parents. Some people may not understand exactly how children grow and learn. This website provides a range of influences how genetics can shape a child’s development and daily experiences. Thank you for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteFinland. How interesting. I live in New York City and have never even met a person from that country. I was surprised that they had a recession there also. I wonder how the children fare learning in that cold climate and if they go to school as many days as the children here in America. Interesting post. I can't wait to learn more.
Judy, I always use the zerothree.org website and the Africa is great because this country is one that should help educators alot because that country is one that are coming to United States. Enjoyed your blogs.
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