Australian Journal of Early Childhood articles from December 2006

Australian Journal of Early Childhood archives from December 2006

Early childhood educators: 'drivers of social change'.(Editorial)
December 1, 2006... High-quality early childhood education and care has a transformative role: it provides learning experiences for children and parents that empower; and it aims to enhance outcomes not just for individuals and families but for communities and...

The impact of age and gender on prep children's academic achievements.
December 1, 2006... Within the current climate of heightened interest in the education of young children, it is essential that consideration be given to different factors which may impact, either positively or negatively, on the achievement of young learners when...

The politics of technology in early childhood in Aotearoa/New Zealand: fitting early childhood educators in the ICT grid.(information and communication technology )
December 1, 2006... Introduction Who knows? Perhaps in the future some level of computer literacy may be required for graduation from preschool or kindergarten (Hughes, 1998, p. 109). Prophecies of computer literacy in the early childhood...

'Boundary crossing': negotiating understandings of early literacy and numeracy.(Catch the Future, early childhood education research project)
December 1, 2006... Introduction This article is based on the findings of a federally funded research project, 'Catch the Future', designed to address two key research questions: What are the literacy and numeracy pathways for children in the year prior to...

'A day in the life': exploring eating events involving two-year-old girls and their families in diverse communities.
December 1, 2006... 'A day in the life' and eco-cultural frameworks: Towards the investigation of young children's eating practices Given the salience of practices around eating in the socialisation of young children, it is quite astonishing that this area has...

Empowering preservice teachers to embrace diversity.
December 1, 2006... Introduction Both internationally and nationally, legislation and educational policies associated with inclusion have been developed to maintain the rights of all children in educational contexts. Such trends endorse the inclusion of...

Equity issues in practicum assessment.
December 1, 2006... Introduction The practicum is an integral and highly valued component of tertiary-level early childhood courses. It is during the practicum that students are assessed on their practical teaching and caregiving skills. However, the...

Affordability funding models for early childhood services.
December 1, 2006... Introduction Policy-makers have recognised the importance of good-quality early childhood education and care, both for children's development and for parents' participation in work, study and community activities. Therefore governments aim...