Research Around the World

The website I chose was the Early Childhood Development University of Victoria

What are some of the current international research topics?
Some of the topics that are researched by the researchers in Africa that are similar to the US include:
Improving quality in childcare  (Eriterea)
Parenting enrichment/builing relationships with families (Nigeria, Ghana)
Building multisectoral cooperation (Tanzania)
Preschool preparation and school readiness (Kenya)
Childcare policies for working families (Uganda)

Some topics unique to these researchers:
Intergration of Indigenous knowledge and resources in Early Childhood Development (ECD) (Nigeria, Uganda, Lesotho, Malawi)
research of child care for young children with HIV/AIDS (Uganda)
intergrating ECD into rural communities (Malawi)

What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?
I gathered that EC professionals and researchers across the globe are interested in improving services to benefit young children. There is a big emphasis of quality early education and improving resources. I was also impressed that these researchers view the resources of their communities, such as cultural diversity and indegenous knowledge, as strengths.

What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?
I thought that this organization's efforts to provide evidence-based training and resources for EC educators in Africa is noteworthy. I was happy to see the World Bank financially support their belief of investing in young children. Click here for more information about ECDVU