Saturday, September 29, 2012

EDUC 6162-2 :: Week 4 :: Sharing Web Resources


  • What specific section(s) or information seemed particularly relevant to your current professional development?
I saw recent news about the Australian government's movement to strengthen and improve upon the Early Childhood Education Workforce. The government has developed a program to help educate and commit to ensuring everyone in the child care education workforce is highly skilled and gets the proper training. They offer scholarships and raise funds.

  • What information does the website or the e-newsletter contain that adds to your understanding of how economists, neuroscientists, or politicians support the early childhood field?

The information about this initiative shows that the government and politicians take seriously the plight of early childhood education workers. They want to ensure that children get the best possible start and that means hiring and educating the workforce properly.
  • What other new insights about issues and trends in the early childhood field did you gain from exploring the website or e-newsletter?
Seeing the efforts the government is taking in this regard to training the workforce showed me that it is a daunting and ambitious endeavor but the government is determined to make sure their young children and the teachers are supported.

4 comments:

  1. Kim, that is wonderful! In California they have a stipend program to keep people in the ECE field. It has a high turn over rate.

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  2. Kim, wouldn't it be great if all governments not only recognized the importance of having highly skilled workforce, but also committed to improving teacher qualifications. And then in an ideal world, rewarding them with competitive salaries.

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  3. I find it appropriate for educators to meet higher education standards in the early childhood education industry. Common core standards are being implemented in k-12 grades, likewise, qualified and competent teachers should meet educational standards in the workplace.

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