I investigated the early childhood
Australia website. I found two interesting research topics which caught my
attention. The first; “Early Childhood Service Delivery for families living
with disability; disabling families through problematic implicit ideology."This
article took a look at service delivery options for families. I was surprised
as they discussed in great detail the service delivery option which is provided
at home, by the parents of the child.
The second article highlighted, "The
challenges of implementing primary arts education. What our teachers say?"
This article focused on the teacher’s
perspectives and thoughts on taking the role of the provider of arts education
to the children within their classroom.
I was surprised to learn that
teachers were responsible for teaching in the four subject art areas of visual
arts, music, drama and dance. As I read the article I was not surprised that
most teachers felt uncomfortable when it came to initiating music education and
instruction.
What I found note worthy in regards to this site, was the
fact that it reminded me in many ways of the NAEYC website. It provided links
to position and policy statements, key articles on the latest trends as they relate
to educators, young children and families living in Australia. It too had links
to the Australian Journal of Early Childhood, as well as multiple resources on
the topic of early childhood education.
I also researched this website. I looked over the article about service delivery. It was very enlightening. I also looked at several of the articles that focused on play as it is my research simulation topic. Did you look at any of those? I would love your opinion. I thought this website offered a lot of great information and was easy to navigate.
ReplyDeleteAmber,
ReplyDeleteI agree the website was user friendly!!!
I had not looked at the articles on play... but I will now!
I thought the article on service delivery was interesting.
I as a parent am not sure I would want to be the person providing
services for my own child. What did you think?
Millie
Wow! Great article on educators teaching the arts in the classroom. I believe many children could benefit from such curriculm due to the fact that the arts allow children to explore and develop while building their self concept. For this reason, my husband and I have choosen to send our daughter to an art focused charter school. All children should be allowed to experience the arts, but budget cuts are robbing them of learning experiences that will shape the people they become.
ReplyDeleteTrinese,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that arts is an important aspect of curriculum. What saddened me was the fact that the elementary school teachers were responsible for this. I feel that this again is more added stress to the teachers who all ready wear so many extra hats/
I think its wonderful that you and your husband are sending your children to a charter school where art is a large part of the curriculum!
Thanks for your comment!
Millie