I also researched the website http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/activities/global_initiative/ and found it to be a full of information and resources. “The Global Children’s Initiative has begun to build a portfolio of activities in three domains:
• early childhood development;
• child mental health; and
• Children in crisis and conflict situations” (Global Children’s Initiative).
The Global Children’s Initiative has designated personnel working around the world to “facilitate continuing cross-disciplinary collaboration; design and implement new projects; and engage additional faculty, students, and collaborators” (Global Children’s Initiative). The Global Children’s Initiative focuses on issues and trends that affect each certain region of the world. It works to help the children and educate the parents and community on how to improve early childhood development, child mental health, and children in crisis and conflict situations. In Africa the “Zambian Ministry of Education, the Examination Council of Zambia, UNICEF, the University of Zambia, and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University launched Zambian Early Childhood Development Project (ZECDP) in 2009, a collaborative effort to measure the effects of an ongoing anti-malaria initiative on children’s development in Zambia” (Global Children’s Initiative). The studies and work of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University works to help all children around the world with their particular issues and conflicts. In Un Buen Comienzo, they started the “A Good Start” which works with early childhood teachers to build their professional and educational skills. I actually had a professor from the University of Cincinnati that worked overseas in Dubi. She was part of a group of Western Teachers that were contracted with the school systems in Dubi to educate Early Childhood teachers on how to teach children through play instead of worksheets. It was more complicated than that I am sure, but she was there to help educate the ECE in how to teach the whole child not just their academic skills. I feel this is what is meant by the Global Children’s Initiative. They work to help educate and train others in the field of early childhood development and education so they are more prepared to educate young children about issues and concerns in their region of the world. It is also to bring awareness to issues and trends in other parts of the world. “The Center’s commitment to global work represents both an acknowledgement of moral responsibility to meet the needs of all children and a critical investment in the roots of economic productivity, positive health outcomes, and strong civil society in all nations, from the poorest to the most affluent. One essential, cross-cutting aspect of the Center’s approach is its commitment to work collaboratively across disciplines and institutions, drawing together the best and most creative expertise available to achieve the Initiative’s goals” (Global Children’s Initiative).
References
Retrieved from: Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative” website (http://developingchild.harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/)
World Forum Foundation Radio. Includes links to podcasts of conversations with early childhood professionals.
http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/radio.php
Friday, April 5, 2013
TJ Skalaski/Podcast and Global Children's Initiative
One of the best ways to learn something new or to gain information is by listening to someone else explain or tell a story in regards to that particular information. This can be an issue or concern; brings more meaning or a better understanding when someone else provides a statement of how they are dealing with the issue or concern. I watch the podcast this week that was from TJ Skalski, a principal from Mother Earth's Children's Charter School. Her school is in Canada and it is the only indigenous charter school in all of Canada. Ms TJ Skalski discusses how she grew up living between two worlds. TJ Skalski is from the First Nation community in Alberta, Canada, and regained her BillC31 rights back federally but not in her community. TJ discusses how she grew-up living between two worlds: First Nation community and the outside world in Canada. TJ received an education and was drawn back to her First Nation community because she believed in reinvesting in the children from the First Nation community. TJ really wants to re-instill the culture and language of the First Nation back into these children. TJ Skalaski also discusses how the children feel trapped, worthless, frightened and scared. TJ Skalaski feels she can reach the children from her own experiences and help them to understand how to believe in themselves and their First Nation Community culture and language. I did email TJ Skalaski but I have not received a response yet.
I also researched the website http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/activities/global_initiative/ and found it to be a full of information and resources. “The Global Children’s Initiative has begun to build a portfolio of activities in three domains:
• early childhood development;
• child mental health; and
• Children in crisis and conflict situations” (Global Children’s Initiative).
The Global Children’s Initiative has designated personnel working around the world to “facilitate continuing cross-disciplinary collaboration; design and implement new projects; and engage additional faculty, students, and collaborators” (Global Children’s Initiative). The Global Children’s Initiative focuses on issues and trends that affect each certain region of the world. It works to help the children and educate the parents and community on how to improve early childhood development, child mental health, and children in crisis and conflict situations. In Africa the “Zambian Ministry of Education, the Examination Council of Zambia, UNICEF, the University of Zambia, and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University launched Zambian Early Childhood Development Project (ZECDP) in 2009, a collaborative effort to measure the effects of an ongoing anti-malaria initiative on children’s development in Zambia” (Global Children’s Initiative). The studies and work of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University works to help all children around the world with their particular issues and conflicts. In Un Buen Comienzo, they started the “A Good Start” which works with early childhood teachers to build their professional and educational skills. I actually had a professor from the University of Cincinnati that worked overseas in Dubi. She was part of a group of Western Teachers that were contracted with the school systems in Dubi to educate Early Childhood teachers on how to teach children through play instead of worksheets. It was more complicated than that I am sure, but she was there to help educate the ECE in how to teach the whole child not just their academic skills. I feel this is what is meant by the Global Children’s Initiative. They work to help educate and train others in the field of early childhood development and education so they are more prepared to educate young children about issues and concerns in their region of the world. It is also to bring awareness to issues and trends in other parts of the world. “The Center’s commitment to global work represents both an acknowledgement of moral responsibility to meet the needs of all children and a critical investment in the roots of economic productivity, positive health outcomes, and strong civil society in all nations, from the poorest to the most affluent. One essential, cross-cutting aspect of the Center’s approach is its commitment to work collaboratively across disciplines and institutions, drawing together the best and most creative expertise available to achieve the Initiative’s goals” (Global Children’s Initiative).
References
Retrieved from: Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative” website (http://developingchild.harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/)
World Forum Foundation Radio. Includes links to podcasts of conversations with early childhood professionals.
http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/radio.php
I also researched the website http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/activities/global_initiative/ and found it to be a full of information and resources. “The Global Children’s Initiative has begun to build a portfolio of activities in three domains:
• early childhood development;
• child mental health; and
• Children in crisis and conflict situations” (Global Children’s Initiative).
The Global Children’s Initiative has designated personnel working around the world to “facilitate continuing cross-disciplinary collaboration; design and implement new projects; and engage additional faculty, students, and collaborators” (Global Children’s Initiative). The Global Children’s Initiative focuses on issues and trends that affect each certain region of the world. It works to help the children and educate the parents and community on how to improve early childhood development, child mental health, and children in crisis and conflict situations. In Africa the “Zambian Ministry of Education, the Examination Council of Zambia, UNICEF, the University of Zambia, and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University launched Zambian Early Childhood Development Project (ZECDP) in 2009, a collaborative effort to measure the effects of an ongoing anti-malaria initiative on children’s development in Zambia” (Global Children’s Initiative). The studies and work of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University works to help all children around the world with their particular issues and conflicts. In Un Buen Comienzo, they started the “A Good Start” which works with early childhood teachers to build their professional and educational skills. I actually had a professor from the University of Cincinnati that worked overseas in Dubi. She was part of a group of Western Teachers that were contracted with the school systems in Dubi to educate Early Childhood teachers on how to teach children through play instead of worksheets. It was more complicated than that I am sure, but she was there to help educate the ECE in how to teach the whole child not just their academic skills. I feel this is what is meant by the Global Children’s Initiative. They work to help educate and train others in the field of early childhood development and education so they are more prepared to educate young children about issues and concerns in their region of the world. It is also to bring awareness to issues and trends in other parts of the world. “The Center’s commitment to global work represents both an acknowledgement of moral responsibility to meet the needs of all children and a critical investment in the roots of economic productivity, positive health outcomes, and strong civil society in all nations, from the poorest to the most affluent. One essential, cross-cutting aspect of the Center’s approach is its commitment to work collaboratively across disciplines and institutions, drawing together the best and most creative expertise available to achieve the Initiative’s goals” (Global Children’s Initiative).
References
Retrieved from: Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative” website (http://developingchild.harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/)
World Forum Foundation Radio. Includes links to podcasts of conversations with early childhood professionals.
http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/radio.php
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Hi Melissa. What an amazing podcast you chose this week and I like the program “A Good Start” where ECE instructors can also benefit from this program. Workshops, programs, and even conventions inspire many teachers and motivate them to develop a better sense of how to educate our children in effectively, but in prospective ways. I still keep in touch with one of instructors from California who has been to many NAEYC conventions. She gives me insights and other programs introduce new ways of understanding children, their families and their future. Jay
ReplyDeleteI think that the Global Children's Initiative is a vital element in the early childhood field. We all need to collaborate and learn from others. It's a great way to see what is working in one country and try to make it work in your own. The US could really benefit by looking into how other countries have had working health care systems for years and we still don't have one! Bringing awareness to all aspects of the field is important in order to learn and grow. Collaborative efforts can benefit those giving as well as those receiving.
ReplyDeleteWhat an extensive post from you this week Melissa. I am contemplating a sabbatical just to explore all of the resources available to us as Walden students. I find myself wanting to print everything off so when the cyber library closes, I will still have research to read. How are you sorting it all out? My bookmark page is getting longer and longer. How lucky we are. I was happy to see Harvard, an esteemed research institution taking a global leap to explore early childhood around the world. Thanks for your post this week.
ReplyDeleteNice job on the podcast. Based on your summary, TJ sounds like a great educator with a wonderful heart. She felt as if she could help the children in Canada more so she decided to do what no one else would, be their voice, their advocate. This is what education is all about. Helping children that really can't help themselves. She is their voice. She knows what the children want, what they need, and she is one among the many around the world working against the odds to help children develop educationally, socially, and emotionally. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It's always great when someone is able to help others through their own experiences. Just like people who council others who have been through what they've been through. It's wonderful that there are such amazing people out there.
ReplyDeleteLove your post this week! It was interesting to read about Ms. TJ Skalaski and her struggle between two worlds. What is meant by "First Nation community in Alberta, Canada, and regained her BillC31 rights"? I am afraid I do not understand the importance of these two things, the First Nation Community and the BillC31. Thank you again for your interesting post.
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