Research Around the World
I chose to explore the research that was going on in
the Sub-Saharan Africa. Some of the current research topics include;
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Improving the quality of parenting through
prenting enrichment training
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Observation of the caring practices of two
motherless babies’ homes in Nigeria
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Integrating indigenous knowledge in Early
childhood development.
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Involving fathers in the Early childhood
care and development
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Policies and programs in support of
childcare for the working families: a case study in Uganda
·
Assessment of the influence of different
early childhood models on preschoolers in Kenya
While looking at these various topics I found it interesting
that even though our country is thousands of miles apart,. Some of the same concerns
for research are sought after for answers and feedback. For example, In terms
of community and being culturally effective in the training of young children,
I took a look at a study that was in force for incorporating the art of
storytelling; Utilizing Indigenous Knowledge in Early Childhood development.
“Myths, legends, tales, tricksters, fables and other
stories are mainly told at night. The key purposes are entertainment, cultural
education and character molding. Themes revolve around praising goodness and
condemning evil. The study established that socioeconomic changes over time
have undermined the environment for storytelling. Nevertheless, the emerging
view, from this study and other sources, is that storytelling is crucial for
early childhood development and measures should be taken to incorporate it into
early childhood development (ECD) programs.”(Gamurora, 2004)
This topic is much like an issue that we in the States
strive with incorporating and even strengthening a feature of the culture of a
people into the learning and development of young children. Miles apart but yet
so close to the mission of teaching and caring for young learners!
Hi Sheila,
ReplyDeleteYes! Miles apart but concern is the same. It was interesting to note how in Africa, parenting and influence of good parenting on the development of children is recognized and the issue is being addressed. In this fast paced world, we often do not find time to spend with our children. Thank you for reminding us how reading to them and spending quality time is important for their development.
I said the same thing about how the United States and other countries both share the same interest in some research topics. Yet they are miles apart but have similar thinking. I guess all that matters is the well being of children.
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