RESEARCH FROM AROUND THE WORLD: AUSTRALIA

Research from Around the World

Some current research was that Australian Early Childhood Census (AEDC) Project focuses on “undertaking a project to promote and demonstrate the importance of using AEDC data to inform programming, planning and development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plans to assist in Kindergarten and Long Day Cares in Queensland” (Early Childhood Australia, 2014, para. 1). It gives anyone who visits the site the opportunity to fill out a survey in order to become a part of the data being used for the study. The purpose is to inform and comprehend what will benefit each child. A contest is, also, available for only Queensland workers or facilities to enter in order to win a prize a prize of books in a backpack that is worth $181 dollars. The only bad thing about that contest is that no one else can enter it unless you live in Queensland but the entire website is informative.

Some surprising insights about early childhood that I gained from the Australian website that has a flexibility practice and patterns project that is a fairly new type of research. It attempts to see if a daycare only care about filling a slot to obtain money or are they genuinely thinking about each child’s well-being. They took the time to interview others involved in daycare services to get insight of how they provide their services. Also, they are asking others to provide their feedback and email them whenever they “become aware of high-quality early childhood services” (ECA, 2014, para. 11­).

Some noteworthy information that I found on website was how this organization that has many publications that are available for others to purchase. To name a few, “Every Child Magazine”, which focuses on everything that deals with a child. In addition, it shows the uniqueness and diversity that can make an individual. They have an “ECA Voice Newsletter”, which you have to become a member before you can receive a copy. Every one of the publications are setup in a neat and fashionable order.

Reference

Early Childhood Australia. (2014). A voice for young children. Retrieved July 31, 2014, from http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au

6163 WK3: RESEARCH THAT BENEFITS CHILDREN & FAMILIES -UPLIFTING STORIES

I chose to discuss an article that shows some positive research and how they want to make sure it is ethically performed on the subject. It was interesting to find out a baby girl, at the time of first treatment was diagnosed with HIV. Doctors gave her “unusually aggressive and early treatment within 30 hours of her birth and she was free of the virus for 27 months” (Brown, 2014, para. 1-6), which made the disease disappear. This was quite exciting for the researchers –I am sure. Unfortunately, it came back, due to the little girl not receiving therapy for years. At age 4, the little girl from Mississippi was retested by Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease and decided to continue research for a cure.

Her mom decided to take her out of the treatments but eventually the disease resurfaced after a couple years. Researchers could not record data so no one knows if they could have kept the little free of the disease because the mom stopped the treatments only to bring her back later. They chose to put her back on the antiviral drugs. After beginning the treatments, it looked as if the disease was going back down. Dr. Fauci (2014) notates they will ethically come up with a design of study that will benefit her and future babies” (para. 10). In my opinion, the benefits outweigh the risk because they will make sure the child is not subject to cruel treatments and it is keeping her, hopefully from suffering -like most patients with this disease. In addition, it will be that much closer for researchers to finally come up with a positive outcome to a terrible plague.

Reference

Brown, Jeffrey. (2014, July 11). PBS Hour: HIV rebound in young child is ‘another step’ in long process of AIDs research. Retrieved July 18, 2014, from http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/hiv-rebound-in-young-child-is-another-step-in-long-process-of-research/#transcript

6163: WEEK 2 :MY PERSONAL RESEARCH JOURNEY

Hello Classmates,

Poverty is what I chose to focus on for my topic. It hurts so many but especially children. I plan to discuss the many areas that touch children’s lives. Childhood Poverty Research and Policy Center (2004) states, “In most cases, children’s experiences of poverty depend on the situation of their family. Moreover, Family access to material and social resources has significant impact on children’s well-being” (p. 14). Poverty hits families and they may work two jobs but still cannot afford to live day to day. Things cost so much now and working families fall under the level of poverty. Most do not understand the different faces of poverty -in depth. Therefore, I plan on shining a light on it. Knowledge is the key to helping solve any negative situation.

I am asking you all for any insights or advice on my topic. If you know of any websites that will be helpful to me, please let me know -as soon as possible.

My personal simulation process was somewhat okay for me to decide on what I wanted to research. By looking at people on the streets or just living in bad situations, I wanted to discuss in detail what defines poverty. By understanding what situation a child may be in their home, professionals can know what will help them best. Educators give out so many forms that families must fill out and we have to pay attention more and where we can help out or provide information, we must be willing to go that extra step. We have to look for clues and know when to recognize them. In addition, I read the necessary chapters in our textbook and defined definitions for myself so that I can understand how to conduct my research. I still have a ways to go until I feel comfortable with researching but I feel that I am headed in the right direction.

Reference                                                             

Childhood Poverty Research and Policy Center. (2004). Childhood Poverty in Kyrgyzstan. Retrieved July 9, 2014, from http://www.r4d.dfid.gov.uk/pdf/outputs/childhoodpoverty/chip_report_1_(english).pdf