During my exploration
of the website I have gained new ideas about early childhood systems around the
world. I particularly liked the Global Children Initiative that is focused on
improving early childhood practices and children’s healthy development by
working with policy makers, educators and researchers. I really like the fact
that an importance is being placed on early intervention strategies. Most
often, there are problems that pre-existing that can really pose problems to a
child’s development and learning. As mentioned in the article, “supporting innovative, multi-disciplinary research
and demonstration projects
to expand global understanding of how healthy development happens, how it can
be derailed, and how to get it back on track” is part of the strategy used to
help children with some of their problems that they are experiencing. (Global Children’s
Initiative, 2010, p.1).
In addition, as a part of this Initiative, I learned that Africa has taken
steps to improve their early childhood practices by developing an assessment
test that tracks children developmental progress before and throughout their
school years. Zambia has developed this test so that they can measure the
effects of the anti-malaria project used to help children who may be affected
by sickness.
In conclusion, another insight gained is the awareness of different
illnesses that effects the healthy development of children. Many children
around the world are affected by issues such as, poverty, illness, and more.
The Global Children Initiative has implemented programs around the world to
help assist with these issues concerning the healthy development of children.
References:
Center
on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (2010). Global children's
initiative. Retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/activities/global_initiative/
I read that same information and was pleased to see an emphasis being placed on intervention. Catching a problem early can help fix it before it damages a child. Healthy development of children is such a huge issue. Poverty as we know affects generations in the same family. Healthcare is also so important for a child. Although I understand why we have such an issue with healthcare, I do not understand why we cant seem to fix this issue.
ReplyDeleteOften times in education people forget to be proactive. It is my opinion that healthcare will always be an issue, because there are so many other issues that has society's attention. It would be nice if there was a quick fix.
ReplyDeleteYoung children are our future. There should be more organizations and programs to assist and support young children and families like the Center on the Developing Child.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Crystal
I was very happy to read that Africa was implementing new initiatives. For a country laden in civil war it was very encouraging to read about something positive.
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