Saturday, February 8, 2014

Research Around the World

Research around the World
The link I choose is Early Childhood Australia: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/

Some of the current international research topics on this website are:
Early Childhood News
Projects
Voice Newsletters
Resource Themes
Code of Ethics
Legal Statement

This early childhood website is compared to other early childhood websites, offering news articles, projects, resources all that are related to the early childhood field.

During my search of this website I notice its Quality Assurance Guidelines which stated:
Early Childhood Australia Quality Assurance Principles
To support its role as the peak organization in the early childhood field, Early Childhood Australia ensures that all of its publications adhere to its quality assurance principles.
Each publication
Is in the best interests of children
Is evidence-based, or if not, this is clearly stated
Contains accurate information
Is appropriate for the market
Is appropriately inclusive
Uses accessible language—avoids jargon and is not patronizing
Has demonstrated a balanced approach
Addresses the appropriate age range
Is referenced where appropriate
Is attractively designed and presented
Clearly acknowledges any commercial interests and/or biases

1 comment:

  1. Sheena -
    What types of issues is Australia currently facing? I researched hot topics in Europe and found many of the same things that we are facing here, such as the learning through play vs. academics question. Technology in the classroom is also a trending topic in Europe as well as school readiness.

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