RESEARCH AROUND THE WORLD

 

RESEARCH AROUND THE WORLD

When we look at how far early childhood education has progressed through research our investment in Early Childhood is well worth every penny and effort put forth. After reviewing many of the topics which are being researched at this time it just amazes me at the many efforts being put forth in Early Childhood field and to think these efforts of being made not only in the United States of America but also around the globe.

I chose the European Early Childhood Research Association (EECERA) to view some of the current International research topics and the are listed below:

Breaking the cycle of poverty: challenges for European early childhood education and care

Accessibility of early childhood education and care: a state of affairs

A special challenge for Europe: the inclusion of Roma children in early years education and care

Learning, assessment and equality in Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting in England

The early childhood education of disadvantaged children in China

The public-private partnership in ECEC provision in Norway

Childcare in the Netherlands: Lessons in privatization

Promoting equity in an early years context: the role of participatory educational teams

Professional development for ECEC practitioners with responsibilities for children at risk: which competences and in-service training are needed?

Some surprising facts/insights/new ideas I gained from exploring the international early childhood website was many efforts are taking place to improve Early Childhood around the globe. Privatization is a big issue and also concerns with equity have major attention..

EECERA seeks to sustain and develop the rich tradition of European early childhood thought, the legacy of Pestalozzi, Owen, Froebel, Steiner, Vygotsky, Piaget, Malaguzzi and other pioneers, whilst looking forward to encourage the exploration of new paradigms, methodologies, concepts and applications in the ever-changing context of early childhood studies (eecera2014.org).

References

eecera2014.org