Research Around the World
The link that I selected is http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/major_reports.php
- What are some of the current international research topics?
- Some of the topics that are current on this link are:
- Coordination and Supervision of Early Childhood Education in Ghana- This study identified the factors which militate against the successful implementation of early childhood education in Ghana. Information and insights werre provided into the coordination and implementation of ECD programs and activities, and the study attempted to identify the basis for improving such programs in Ghana. The findings will provide inputs for initial in-service training for ECD organizers and educators, and will throw light on the structures that need to be put into place for effective program management.
- Improving the Quality of Childcare Through Parenting Enrichment and Training- This research focused on how Eritrea has embarked on a journey to use alternative strategies, both formal and non-formal, to promote the holistic development of children from birth through six years. One such strategy is the Eritrea Parenting Enrichment intervention.Families and communities, as well as broader social and cultural contexts, make up a complex background for the process of parenting and parenting support. Effective Early Childhood Development (ECD) takes all these factors into consideration.
- What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?
- I was surprized to learn that many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have continued to be poorly represented due to successive wars and droughts, the overall opportunities created for early years’ interventions have remained of low quality and limited to only a small percentage of children.
- During the period 1998-1999, only 5% of children aged 5-6 were enrolled in kindergarten centres, most of them in urban areas (Ministry of Education, 1999). Regarding the health sector, apart from the existence of immunization services, health interventions reaching young children have been very inadequate. High levels of poverty and illiteracy, especially among women, make the situation worse. As an early childhood professional these issues highlighted sadden me but makes me aware of the struggles that chilldren face in other parts of the world.
- What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?
- I was pleased to learn that the EIECDP aims to achieve a 20 percent decrease in fatality cases in children from the five major causes – malaria, ARI, diarrhoea, measles and malnutrition, a 20 percent decrease in malnutrition – as measured by prevalence of underweight in children below 6 years of age, a 20 percent decrease in repetition and dropout rates between grades 1 and 2, and the reunification of 32,000 orphans with their nearest relatives by the year 2005. In addition, the project will reach 31,000 children from 5 to 6.
Hi Nicola,
ReplyDeleteEveryone has such nice blog pages. I hate blogging because my page either is full of gibberish or I lose the page several times before I get to publish it. I do however enjoy reading them. Yours was very insightful.
The information provided regarding various early childhood educational developmental programs and their implementation in Ghana will be a continuous source of growth and development as they continue to make improvements and progress with their in-service trainings for early child development organizers and educators. “Improving the Quality of Childcare Through Parenting Enrichment and Training” is something that most young parents could benefit from. I know that if there had been classes offered free of charge for me to attend before I was blessed with my first child, I would have gladly attended. As it so happened I decide to attend some college classes to obtain this knowledge and I am forever grateful that I did.
Hi Nicola,
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you have another great post. You chose to share several interesting aspects of the website you explored. I feel it is always a good thing to learn about what it happening in other countries. As for the noteworthy information you shared, I really hope EIECDP reaches their goal of the 20 % decrease in fatalities. Thanks for sharing such interesting information.
Hi Nicola,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I clicked on the link for Ghana as well and there is a wealth of information. It also makes me sad about the struggles that the children face everyday. Although there are organizations that aide children in these countries, there is still much to be done to end these issues.