As I continue to navigate through the NAEYC website, there were links that connect to within the NAEYC as well as outside that I had not yet explored.
NAEYC hosts a radio program that focus on different topics each month related to early childhood education that can benefit both parents and educators alike. The link to the NAEYC radio is
http://www.naeyc.org/newsroom/NAEYCradio
I found this link particularly interesting as there were topics that related to education and equity discussed that can further add to our understanding of this issue. For example, the topic for this month that is aired is Strategies for Dual Language Learners by a lead consultant Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. which clarifies misconception on the topic and shares practical strategies.
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Besides a whole lot of other topics that I found in their broadcast archives there were also topics on
How Federal Policies Affect Early Childhood, and
Underpaid Early Childhood Professionals: Finding the path to better pay.
For people like me who prefer to listen than sit in front of the monitor reading pages after pages, this link was particularly appealing.
On the NAEYC homepage under the resource tab there is link to Earl Childhood Organizations listing websites to number of organizations outside NAEYC that share in the same commitment and provide resources that can enhance our work with young children and their families.
For Example,
Association
for Childhood Education International supports the optimal education, development and well being of children worldwide. For information outside the US on the needs of children, this site is very informative. There was report on May 30, 2012 on Child Poverty in the World’s Wealthiest Nations. Topics such as these can influence the professional growth of educators by providing timely data that is necessary to advocate and plan evidence-based policies needed to tackle the issue of poverty and its effect on the early childhood education.
Another interesting link I found was the website to Educational Equity Center
at AED. Since it related with our current topic it caught my attention. The purpose of this EEC is to develop programs like professional development, consulting services and community partnerships and materials that promote bias-free learning thus eliminate inequities based on gender, race/ethnicity, disability and level of family income
Exploring the website, it is clear that there are plenty of resources out there than can empower teachers and others involved with early childhood programs to ensure children arrive at school with the tools they need to learn and to thrive. Knowledge is the cornerstone of effective change. Let us as educators figure out how we can put this knowledge to ensure ALL children have access to high-quality early learning and development programs that help them get ready for school.
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ReplyDeleteDeepa,
I am like you in that I prefer to listen to information. One the naeyc Radio, one person confirmed a fact we learned in this course. She defined ELL and supported Dual Language Learners. She said that if a child is proficient in his home language in his developing years, he will progress in both languages. Additionally, I was amazed at the rate of poverty in the World’s Wealthiest Nations. You are right; this is our cue as educators to promote early childhood education which will in turn promote literacy which will promote a better economy for all. This course has given me a means to research topics that will enhance my efforts to be effective educator. What about you?
Deepa,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link to the NAEYC radio broadcast. I did not realize that this resource existed. I listened to the current radio broadcast and found the information about DLL's valuable. The Association for Childhood Education International was inspiring in their mission. Thanks for links!
Kristi