The outside resource that I decided to follow for this week's assignment is CHIP ( Childhood Poverty Research and Policy Centre at http://www.childhoodpoverty.org
CHIP main goal is to fill some of the gaps in knowledge about childhood poverty internationally and in partner countries, and to work with others to gain commitments to action. The web page explains some of the general gaps in knowledge about childhood poverty, and the rationale for CHIP programme.
Knowledge varies substantially between countries, Research focuses on specific aspects of childhood and is rarely well linked together. Impacts of key development policies on children are poorly understood or documented. Little is known about how children can be trapped in poverty cycles and what canhelp them escape. The broader policy environments that best promote child wellbeing are poorly understood.
CHIP supports reserach in countries such as China,India,Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia. I went to the section on China. Here are some of the pictures I took from the websites of the children they serve.
Some of the key findings of CHIP reserach on poverty in different countries are: The relationship between poverty , population trends and childhood poverty is very context- and culture specific. The poorer the country and the higher the fertility level, the more beneifical the effects of decreasing fertility rates for the children's well-being. Children and young people's views have had substantially more influence in local decision- making that at higher levels. Despite strong claims by many donors and advocates about poverty- reduction potential of early childhood development (ECD) programmes, the evidence is weak. More resources are needed if ECD is to make a greater contribution to the well-being and development of poor children (childhoodpoverty.org).
The other web link I have been following is Zero to three. http://www.zerotothree.org/
The information I found on this weeks discussion is Early care and Education. It talks about what all babies and toddlers need for early learning experiences to foster their intellectual, social and emotional development and lay the foundation for later school success. The section on this topic discusses child care,family, friend & neighbor care, and school readiness. There are many various tools which are useful to parents and care givers to get their children ready for school. This is under the school readiness section.
The two websites, as well as my international partners from China, and Japan have given me more insight and knowlege as to their stands on equity and excellence for children's education. I think from all of my readings that we are all on the same page, wanting the best education for our young children. Other insights and trends I learned from exploring the website on CHIP was how each country provides specific research on how they deal with childhood poverty.
I have not recieved an newsletter from the zero to three website, I am looking forward to reading one. But I am enjoying visiting this site to learn more about the developmental levels of children. This is both from a professional and a personal stand. I have a grandaughter who is 3, and the information helps me greatly.
Good choices Poverty impacts on children health,well-being,eduaction and care.and CHIP,is a good organization that support some countries in the issues of poverty like China,helping their children,and families.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same as you, in working and advocate for our children and give the best of us to them. I enjoy reading your blog!)
Not only in the US but world wide we need to share data and ideas to provide what is best for all children. The world is getting smaller because of technology, we all have to work together.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the information you provided.
Betsy
Hello Linda:
ReplyDeleteThe 2 websites that you've naviagated are a reliable resources that often I navigate and read about poverty issues globally. China is the country that I've been focusing on, because the society assumes China is an economically bery advanced country. This assumtion is based on "made in China" labels we read on almost every item we purchase, yet we don't realize that the country itself had very high rate of poverty, specially urban citizens who can to the city ro earn more money. The 2nd website, I love to read alot because it teaches me on the importance of the brain development of children based on their early expereinces. I ahve utelized their research for my staff development/training sessions.
One new things I learned from you today is, "each country provides specific research on how they deal with childhood poverty." Thank you for teaching something new :)
Excellent post :)
Marijan K.