I followed many links and searched the topics area. The links included developmentally appropriate practice, ethics, learning from nature, obesity preventio, play, and technology and young children. Each of these links provides a lot of links and information on each topic. This is a useful area for doing research.
http://naeyc.org/topics
On the e-newsletter there were no external links with more information available. There were also no external links to the issues we ar currently studying.
The website had a link to several articles. One of the articles was on how a school principal began a program that sent teachers into the homes of three year olds. In the face of a budget cut the principal got creative and started a program that promotes equity and lasting benefits for all. Through this home visitor program children and families are met at their level on their terms, and this could lead to lasting gains for the children involved.
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/cape_may/unable-to-expand-preschool-lower-township-sends-teachers-into-/article_b4cfe69e-68c3-11e1-bb77-0019bb2963f4.html
This month's newletter was quite light. There was a lot of information on outside play and the importance of nature on learning. Although this is useful information it didn't have much to expand my knowledge of issues and trends.
I love that the principal was able to get creative! I wonder what they teachers thought of his idea? Thanks for sharing about NAEYC
ReplyDeleteI would love to be part of the program the principal started. I like to socialize with the parents and be hands-on at all times. This porgram gives teachers the opportunity to work with student at school and at home.
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing the website. I enjoyed reading how the principal was able to send the teachers to the home of the enrolled children and work with them. The parents were able to be involved in the activities that the children partake in. It is vital for teachers and parents to work together. With this program, parents can understand what the children are doing and can help them since they have hands on experience when the teachers visit.
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