I chose to explore the European site. I was excited to find that a major topic for research on this site is the importance of play in early education. I found several journal articles documenting the study of play in different areas. One area was the comparison of make-believe play to academic skills. Another area was the importance of outdoor play with emphasis on safety and making connections with the environment.
I was excited because this is the exact sub-topic on which I have chosen to focus my research simulation. I will be using some of these journal articles for reference!
Patricia,
ReplyDeleteI also searched this website and found great information too regarding children. I really like the idea of learning about early childhood education in other parts of the world. It broadens our insights about this profession and help us to see educational issues in other parts of the world.
That is exciting that you were able to come across some material for your research simulation. I did as well when I was looking at the Australian site. I think I might explore the Eurpean site as well and look up the information you mentioned regarding academic and make-believe play.
ReplyDeleteThat is exciting that you were able to find some resources for your simulation. Its always interesting and exciting to find articles that encourage play and linking play to academics. I will have to read up on some of these articles. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI also looked into this site, and I really liked the amount of information they had to offer. I am going to go back to read some of the journals that sounded really interesting to me. This will be an added resource on my list, and I believe in yours too. This is why I love to research and learn new things from other parts of the world. Great post
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