The website that I chose
to study further is the Early Childhood Australia website and the reason that I
really like this website is because it had an extensive amount of resources for
those working in early childcare. It keeps teachers current with what is going
on in the here and now but it also has an archive of the Australian Journal of Early Childhood which is a professional
journal that has resources and research about a large variety of topics being
studied in Australia regarding the field of Early Childhood Development.
This sight not only helps
teachers and parents stay caught up on what is current in early childhood
development, such as the issue of screen time in the classroom and how much technology
should be used in the classroom but it also helps teachers know what government
is planning in regards to incorporating indigenous programs into the classrooms
of Australia. The politicians have to make difficult decisions in Australia the
same way that they do here and they are following the research. As teachers we
may see things one way but the politicians have to look at more than just the
good of an individual classroom so their job is slightly more difficult.
This website is wonderful for
teachers and parents alike. It also has resources for ideas about ways to incorporate
best practices into the classroom and how to share those best practices in the
home when the school day is over. Overall a very informative website.
Hi Jennifer, this Australia Journal of Early Childhood sounds very interesting for parents, teachers and other to consider for gathering information regarding children. As early childhood professionals we can never have too much information! For myself I am always looking for better ways to improve the classroom or for my parents. Thank you for the helpful insight Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, thanks for sharing about this website. I'm interested in what they had to say about screen time, especially in the classroom. This past two weeks I've shown the DVD "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" and "Chicka Chicka 1 2 3" in my classroom and the students all wanted to watch more of the shows that were on the DVD. I didn't let them but am wondering how much screen time is appropriate in a classroom. There's a time and a place for everything and I don't want to deprive my students of effective learning tools but at the same time I want them to play and learn actively. What are your thoughts on screen time?
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer, This website sounds like it is really designed to keep everyone informed and it understands the importance of keeping current. Screen time is a very current and relevant issue since the creation of smart phones, tablets, ipads/ipods, computers and movies.
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about Australia. I also think it is important to know what is going on in a particular country and especially in the here and now. We tend to have to listen to the news and try to figure out if the things that they are reported on will actually come to pass. I would also be interested in finding out what the thought is on screen time and how much technology is considered to be to much or enough in the classroom. I almost got knocked down on my teacher evaluation because my principal said that she did not see any use of technology in my classroom when she came in to observe. I just had a technology problem that day and was not able to get the activ board working.
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThis website sound great. I like where teachers can know about what the government is planning. Parents need to have a website where they can find information on what is going on with early childhood.
Machelle
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI think this website is a great idea, for teachers to look at the government and see their perspective of the children and what they are strategically rationalizing for the future. I wonder how responsive they are to teachers verses the parents or other nonprofessional of the education field. Great resource.