Saturday, October 8, 2011

Wisdom of Early Childhood Resources

Resources:
Position Statements and Influential Practices
Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices
  •  Video Program: “The Resources for Early Childhood”
    Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted resources.
Part 2: Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being
·         Websites:
o    World Forum Foundation
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage 
o    World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/
Read about OMEP’s mission.  
o    Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/about/
Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.
Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week’s Application assignment.
Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations
Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to “How Do I...?”, select “Tips for Specific Formats and Resources,” and then “e-journals” to find this search interface.) 
  • YC Young Children
  • Childhood
  • Journal of Child & Family Studies
  • Child Study Journal
  • Multicultural Education
  • Early Childhood Education Journal
  • Journal of Early Childhood Research
  • International Journal of Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Research Quarterly
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Studies
  • Maternal & Child Health Journal
  • International Journal of Early Years Education
With these Learning Resources in mind, please proceed to the Discussion.

Other Resourses Include:
Charlesworth, R., (2011), Understanding Child Development, 8th Edition, Wadsworth , Belmont, CA
Quote:
“The greatest crime that society is committing is…wasting money it should spend for its children.”                                                                                  Maria Montessori, (author