The website that I have been exploring over these past 6 weeks is zerotothree.org. The outside links on this website lead to statistical data, government website, and other organizational websites where more in depth information can be found on specific topics. I chose to explore "Care and Education", then i clicked on "School Readiness" and explored the section based on my daughters age range, 24-36 months. Once I clicked on the link it offered a video clip, links to sections of development such as language, thinking skills, self control, and self confidence. Each area had a "Learn More About This Topic" on the page that included FAQ's, activities, and resources. I clicked on the frequently asked questions tab and decided to click the first question, it offered an answer with two resources below it, a video and a written resource.
This weeks topic of equity and excellence is mentioned on this website in brief. A "pdf" link came up after I searched "equity and excellence"; the article was titled "Developing a Statewide Network of Infant and Toddler Specialist". This publication suggest the importance of make quality childcare available, and securing funding to protect and improve existing centers. This article also placing high importance on the education of teachers and staff members in child care settings. The purpose of the article is to propose a network that would train specialist instead of "workers", it changes the whole dynamic of early education. I never thought that changing the title of staff and training them as specialist, rather than qualified child care providers, it would possibly improve the quality of care provided as well as enhance equity and excellence with the center as a whole.
www.zerotothree.org/public-policy/state-community-policy/nitcci/developing-a-statewide-network-of-infant-and-toddler-specialists.pdf
Hi Danielle
ReplyDeleteI have also been exploring this website. The website has so much information you click in one link and it leads you to another. I really enjoyed reading the downloadable resources that the website has. I am looking forward to reading what other interesting things the website has to offer.
Danielle,
ReplyDeleteI am also exploring this website. I have not explored that area but I look forward to it. I wish they had a 4-6 year old resource like this. Thanks for sharing.
Wow it is good to see so much interest in the zero to three site it must be a very informative site.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Danielle. I love how you have rightly pointed that a label change can make so much of a difference in the delivery of care. In the earlier courses we discussed about bias and labels and we discussed that from children and families and race and class perspective. But it is very interesting and eye-opening to consider its effect on care providers. Thanks for pointing it out. Specialist is a more meaningful title. Every care provider is a care specialist!!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Divya