Early childhood service development and intersectoral collaboration in rural Australia

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Johns
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Intersectoral Collaboration ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Early Childhood Health

There is a paucity of research into the development of intersectoral collaborations designed to support early childhood development in rural communities. Drawing on findings from a qualitative study conducted in three small rural communities in Tasmania, this paper will examine community-based intersectoral collaborations involving government and non-government organisations from the health and allied health, education and community service sectors. The paper analyses the process of developing intersectoral collaborations from the perspective of early childhood health and wellbeing. The specific focus is on collaborations that build family and community capacity. Findings indicate that three groups of factors operate interdependently to influence collaborations: social capital, leadership and environmental factors. Each community has different leadership sources, structures and processes, shaped by levels of community social capital, and by environmental factors such as policy and resources. Effective models of early childhood development require strong local and external leadership. Rural communities that are able to identify and harness the skills, knowledge and resources of internal and external leaders are well positioned to take greater ownership of their own health and wellbeing. The paper provides guidelines for developing and enhancing the capacity of rural communities at different stages of collaborative readiness.

Parents and Technology

2019 ◽  
pp. 610-641
Author(s):  
Sean W. Mulvenon ◽  
Sandra G. Bowman
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Resource Model ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Parents And Technology

The use of technology to improve the health and nutrition outcomes of children has been improving in recent years with many resources available online. Additionally, the expansion and continued growth of the Internet allows a method of access to information that transcends the traditional geographical obstacles in providing educational resources to parents in rural communities. A review of research and resources online to support parents with early childhood development is presented. A challenge identified in use of technology is the “silo” mentality of resources and the integration of education, health, nutrition, and social well-being information as a single resource for parents. Based on the research a comprehensive resource model is presented that integrates essential maturational and academic development for children. Additionally, the use for improved metrics and their development is provided.

scholarly journals MENCERDASKAN ANAK BANGSA MELALUI PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Zaenab ◽  
I Nyoman Sueca
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Early Childhood Learning

<p>Abstract<br />Government policy in a program with education care, and early childhood development (PAUD) as a concrete manifestation of the government’s commitment is in the document “National Program for Indonesian Children (PNBAI). The important value of early childhood (early childhood) period for the growth and development ofchildren in the future, is increasingly realized by parents. This growing awareness raises an escalation of interest for quality early childhood education that can meet their expectations. The intelligence that occurs in children, cognitive theory and psychoanalytic theory is very important in supporting children play a reference in determining the stage of child development in terms of cognitive, afktif, psikomotorik, language, and social emotional. Early childhood learning approach as the main arena in instilling knowledge of Indonesian children aged 4-5 years is done with various setrategi as a skill in mengartur appropriate learning, in order to achieve maximum results which is the hope of society. In some rural communities, many still do not take advantage of their early childhood education opportunities, many factors affect the economy, parents, and the distance to school. During this education from tingkan PAUD to kindergarten in rural areas almost mostly built by the party suwasta in the form of the foundation. This is something that needs to get the attention of the central government to the district level.<br /> <br />Keywords: To hatch the nation’s children<br />Abstrak<br />Kebijakan pemerintah dalam sebuah program dengan pengasuhan pendidikan, dan pengembangan anak usia dini (PAUD) sebagai wujud nyata komitmen pemerintah adalah yang temuat dalam dokumen berupa “Program Nasional Bagi Anak Indonesia (PNBAI). Nilai penting periode anak usia dini (PAUD) bagi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak dimasa yang akan datang, semakin disadari oleh orang tua. Kesadaran yang terus tumbuh tersebut menimbulkan eskalasi/pertambahan minat terhadap pendidikan anak usia dini yang berkualitas yang bisa memenuhi harapan mereka. Kecerdasan yang terjadi pada anak-anak, teori kognitif dan teori psikoanalitis sangat penting dalam menunjang main anak menjadi acuan dalam menentukan tahap perkembangan anak baik dari segi kognitif, afktif, fisikomotorik, bahasa, maupun sosial emosional. Pendekatan pembelajaran anak usia dini sebagai ajang utama dalam penanamkan pengetahuan terhadap anak Indonesia yang berumur 4-5 tahun dilakukan dengan berbagai setrategi sebagai sebuah ketrampilan dalam mengartur pembelajaran yang sesuai, agar mencapai hasil maksimal yang merupakan harapan masyarakat. Di beberapa masyarakat daerah pedesaan masih banyak belum memanfaatkan kesempatannya untuk membeikan pendidikan usia dini terhadap anak-anak mereka, hal ini banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi misalkan, ekonomi, kesibukan orang tua maupun jarak</p>

scholarly journals Integrated early childhood development policy in Iran: a qualitative policy process analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omolbanin Atashbahar ◽  
Ali Akbari Sari ◽  
Amirhossein Takian ◽  
Alireza Olyaeemanesh ◽  
Efat Mohamadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Routine Data ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Intersectoral Collaboration ◽  
Structured Interviews

Abstract Background Integrated early childhood development (IECD) is a comprehensive approach to optimal development of children in different developmental domains from fetal stage to eight years of age. The aim of this study was to identify the factors affecting the process of policy-making for early childhood development and to clarify how these factors affect decision-making and create challenges in this regard. Method In a qualitative study, we used two main data sources including document analyses and interviews. Using purposive sampling, forty semi-structured interviews with policymakers and informants in the fields related to children were conducted in Tehran from October 2017 to June 2018. Also, 62 national and 10 international relevant documents were reviewed. A deductive-inductive approach was used to analyze the data. We used the MAXQDA11 software for data management. Results we identified 13 themes and 29 subthemes related to the stages of policymaking process including: Agenda setting (problem stream, policy stream, politics stream), Policy formulation (formulation and approval process, policy sustainability, mechanisms of stakeholders’ participation in policymaking), Policy implementation (conceptual ambiguity, intersectoral and trans-sectoral issues, structural capacities, mobilization of resources), and Policy evaluation (continuous and routine data registry system, comprehensiveness of indexes). We propose 19 policy recommendations to improve the situation. Conclusion As a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral field with different domains, early childhood development (ECD) requires a more active role on the part of policymakers in governmental levels in supporting the related policies. Unless policymakers change their approach to decrease nonintegrated and non-comprehensive policymaking for ECD, child development will be compromised, which endangers the eventual sustainability of the society since improved IECD policy-making process improves developmental outcomes in children. In this regard, attention should be paid to the role of reinforcing intersectoral collaboration through incorporating it in the missions and the evaluation items of organizations, creating commitment in high organizational levels, and developing an inter-ministerial policymaking framework that clearly specifies the roles and responsibilities of every single sector and their interactions and collaborations.

scholarly journals Applying the ICF-CY framework to examine biological and environmental factors in early childhood development

2014 ◽  
Vol 113 (5) ◽  
pp. 303-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ai-Wen Hwang ◽  
Hua-Fang Liao ◽  
Pau-Chung Chen ◽  
Wu-Shiun Hsieh ◽  
Rune J. Simeonsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Childhood Development

Environmental Factors to Consider When Designing and Maintaining a Child's Day-Care Environment

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 94 (6) ◽  
pp. 1048-1050
Author(s):  
Catherine Staes ◽  
Sophie Balk ◽  
Kathleen Ford ◽  
Richard J. Passantino ◽  
Antonio Torrice
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Child Care ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Interior Design ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Day Care ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Care Environment

While each panel participant approached the issue of environmental quality from a different viewpoint, they all agreed that children differ from adults with respect to their susceptibility to and interactions with their environment. Also, these differences must be considered when people create environments for child care. More research is needed to answer many important questions. Many hazards can be prevented or controlled, if recognized, and early childhood development can be enhanced through informed decisions made during the design and maintenance of CCCs. People from disciplines of public health, architecture, and interior design must work together to provide healthy and stimulating environments for our nation's children.

Parents and Technology

2016 ◽  
pp. 63-93
Author(s):  
Sean W. Mulvenon ◽  
Sandra G. Bowman
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Resource Model ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Parents And Technology

The use of technology to improve the health and nutrition outcomes of children has been improving in recent years with many resources available online. Additionally, the expansion and continued growth of the Internet allows a method of access to information that transcends the traditional geographical obstacles in providing educational resources to parents in rural communities. A review of research and resources online to support parents with early childhood development is presented. A challenge identified in use of technology is the “silo” mentality of resources and the integration of education, health, nutrition, and social well-being information as a single resource for parents. Based on the research a comprehensive resource model is presented that integrates essential maturational and academic development for children. Additionally, the use for improved metrics and their development is provided.

scholarly journals Leadership in Implementing Inclusive Education Policy in Early Childhood Education and Care Playrooms in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 815
Author(s):  
Keshni Bipath ◽  
Jongiwe Tebekana ◽  
Roy Venketsamy
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
Inclusive Education Policy

Leadership plays a central role in improving and sustaining quality in Early Childhood Development (ECD) settings in the South African context. This article explored the leadership of the Inclusive Education Policy (IEP) and the challenges experienced by ECD centre managers and teachers. Children with disabilities are most vulnerable, marginalised, and denied access to early education, especially in rural communities. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s ecosystems theory, the study adopted a qualitative approach. The participants included three centre managers and three teachers from Early Childhood Development centres in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The findings revealed that most participants had minimal knowledge and understanding of the policy and its implementation. There was also a lack of leadership from the policymakers to ensure that the IEP was monitored, supported, and implemented. Our recommendations are that all ECD practitioners receive appropriate training and development on the policy, ongoing support and guidance in implementing the policy, and proper resources for their centres and playrooms (financial, physical, and human resources).

scholarly journals PENGAJARAN SHOLAT PADA ANAK USIA DINI PERSPEKTIF HADIS NABI MUHAMMAD SAW

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 282-291
Author(s):  
Risdianto Hermawan
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Golden Age ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Early Age ◽  
School Age ◽  
Surrounding Environment

Abstract: Early age is the golden age or the golden age. In this phase, the child can absorb all the knowledge gained in the surrounding environment to the maximum. At this age, the planting of religious values ​​must be carried out continuously, so that it will become a child's habit. Based on observations in the environment, today's children seem to be proud or reluctant to pray in congregation in the mosque, which we can observe when the child has reached puberty around middle school age, the child will stop reciting. All of this depends on the environment and education experienced at an early age. Problems like this often occur in various regions, children are reluctant to pray. Some influencing factors include factors in the child and environmental factors. This paper describes the method of teaching children to pray early on according to the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad and the level of early childhood development, including; exemplary, habituation, advice, attention and monitoring, and punishment.   Keywords: Sholat, Anak Usia Dini, Hadis Nabi.

scholarly journals Delivering Elder- and Community-Led Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Research: Lessons from the Ngulluk Koolunga Ngulluk Koort Project

Children ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad M. Farrant ◽  
Carrington C. J. Shepherd ◽  
Carol Michie ◽  
Clair Scrine ◽  
Michael Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Research Translation ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Implementation Data ◽  
Aboriginal Children

Elder- and community-led research processes are increasingly being acknowledged as critical for successful Aboriginal health and wellbeing research. This article provides an overview of the methodologies, methods and progress of the Ngulluk Koolunga Ngulluk Koort (Our Children, Our Heart) project—an Elder- and community-led research and research-translation project focused on the early childhood development of Australian Aboriginal children in an urban context (Perth, Western Australia). We describe the application of a participatory action research methodology that is grounded in Aboriginal worldview(s), from the collaborative development of the original idea to the post-funding processes of co-design and implementation, data collection, analysis, interpretation and translation.

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