Research Around the World

Some of the current international research topics are “The Development of an Integrated Early Childhood Development Urban Model Training Program for Informal Minders and Community Volunteers in Ghana. This model is “an integrated early childhood development (IECD) urban model training program for informal child minders (IMs) and community volunteers (CVs) working in daycare centers in Ghana is developed based on an integrated approach towards the holistic development of the child. The objectives of the project are to identify and develop appropriate training curricula, methods and materials to be used in the training of IMs and CVs. The integrated approach was used to develop the training modules” (Agorsah, 2005). In the early childhood Australia link, the research topic of “ Reflection as a toll for quality: Working in the National Quality Standard“ in the Research in Practice Series  is “intended to assist educators to understand the process of critical reflection and its usefulness for facilitating quality practices in early years settings” (Jennifer Cartmel, 2012). The European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) looks into the research topic of make-believe play versus academic skills. “The article focuses on the Vygotskian approach to high quality early childhood education in light of the challenges facing early childhood educators in Russia and in the West” (Bodrova, 2008). One fact I found surprising was the constant pressure in Russia and in the West “to start teaching academic skills at a progressively younger age at the expense of traditional early childhood activities. Vygotskian approach suggests that young children can master necessary prerequisites of academic skills through engagement in mature make‐believe play. The article emphasizes the need for the adult scaffolding of play in the current social context and discusses the strategies for such scaffolding” (Bodrova, 2008). One noteworthy piece of information that I found in an article was “Research with children: three challenges for participatory research in early childhood.”  “This paper adopts a sociocultural perspective to provide a critical consideration of participatory approaches to research with young children. The particular focus is on the use of pedagogical documentation and learning stories as ‘participatory’ tools to elicit children's perspectives for research” (Tim Waller, 2011). You can retrieve this article at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/.


References

Agorsah, F. K. (2005). Walden University A Higher degree A higher purpose. Retrieved from Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) Sub- saharan Africa (SSA): http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/documents/major_projects/Agorsah
Bodrova, E. (2008, September 12). Retrieved from Make-believe play versus academic skills: a Vygotskian approach to today's dilemma of early childhood education: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/
Jennifer Cartmel, K. M. (2012). Walden University: A higher degree. A higher purpose. Retrieved from Early Childhood Australia: A voice for young children: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/shop/details.
Tim Waller, A. B. (2011, March 23). Retrieved from Research with children: three challenges for participatory research in early childhood: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/


Comments

  1. Melissa CameronAugust 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Larry,
    You did a great job of summarizing all three of the websites for this week. By the way, I love the name of your blog!
    Melissa

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  2. Chelsea EzzeAugust 4, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    It seems that several of the international topics use either Piaget's or Vygotsky's theory. This provides background information and importance for these organizations. Also, great job explaining what each of the organizations is about!

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  3. UnknownAugust 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Larry,
    As always, you provide valuable information. I agree with Chelsea when thinking that the topics use Vygotsky or Piaget's great thoughts. I appreciate learning from you. Thank you!

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  4. ANDaniels87August 5, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I think its great that you summarized all three web sites. You shared many great thoughts. It is interesting to see the research side of other countries when it comes to education.
    Ashley

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  5. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    I think any research that includes Vygotsky's thoughts in regards to what they are capable of on children is great. Children's perspective in research and how it's elicited has really intrigued me this semester. I hadn't given it a lot of thought until this class. Its great learning more about this topic.

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