Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA):
What are some of the current international research topics?
The researchers associated with this international organization have sought to overcome the issues that affect families and children the most. Consituents are urged to inquire about the family, children and culture of the various regions of Africa and the Middle East. The influential issues of these regions are: socio-econmic/political, religious, policy and demogrpahic matters. Acquring this influential information will allow reseachers the ability to postively infuence the nation on expanding early childhood care, promoting professional training and implementing instrumental resources and curriculum.
What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?
I was inspired by ECDVU of the Middle East and North Africa and how they have intiated a leadership development in these countries. I am no stranger to leadership, hence my enrollment in Walden University's leadership, management and administration degree. Leadership is an important gift, so reading upon the influence EDCVU has on middle eastern and African cultures was interesting and enlightening.
What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?
While navigating the page, I read about The Sustained Emphasis on Networking and "Ripple Effects". This particular intiative is derived from utilizing knowledge. "Commensurate with the ECDVU philosophy is a belief that for knowledge to be relevant and maximally useful, it should be generated through an interaction of knowledge and beliefs arising from many sources - indigenous and external" (Early Childhood Development Virtual University & Sub-Saharan Africa, 2012).
Early Childhood Development Virtual University/Sub-Saharan Africa. (n.d.) home, about, publications, communities, learners. Retrieved from Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) Sub-Saharan Africa
Janille,
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that this site discussed how this area should focus on leadership and taking control over their situation. I feel that giving them the power is important. It's like that old saying if you feed a man he'll eat for a day but if you teach him how to grow his own food he'll eat for forever.
Janille, I also found a collaborative research project the took place in Bristol County Rhode Island. The research focused on the partnership between communities and school. This research project was going to be used as a guide for the Horn of Africa. I see that Afica is has advanced into this education giant, and that education is a number one priority for them.
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ReplyDeleteI think in order for educators and other stakeholders to make a difference in the lives of those they serve, they need to address the issues that affect children and their families so that they can properly educate them. Hopefully with the proper training of educators/early child care providers, these children can grow up to be great leaders.
Nicky
Janille:
ReplyDeleteIn your post you mentioned that leadership is a special gift. Why do think leadership is such a critical component to the early childhood field?
Janille, I think it is wonderful that in places such as the Middle East and Africa where war, famine make basic human survival difficult, that there are agencies and organizations that remember that children and education are important. Great site@
ReplyDeleteHi Janille...I agree with Stacie Smith's comment about children and education being important in less developed countries. The U.S. should take notice of the importance of such issues.
ReplyDeleteJanille, your post was very interesting. It has been said that knowledge is power and if educators collaborate and talk positively then it can only allow the educational systems the world over to grow from strength to strength.
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoyed your post. I think that it is a great thing that there are people in places like the middle east and africa, that are so worn down by war and poverty,who are willing to try and make the childcare system a better place for the future of their countries to go. I am very surprised that they are focusing on some of the things they are. I guess I am guilty of simply brushing off this part of the world, because of their poverty and lack of materials that we as "spoiled" americans get.
ReplyDeleteGreat Post...this makes me take a double look at how blessed we are in the United States and wonder why we can't seem to get the academic and healthy development of our children where it should be. When you think of Africa and all the challenges that the children and families are facing on a daily basis, and yet they can still focus on trying to give their children the best education possible.
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