Unfortunately I had to resort to Harvard University's website because the podcasts were unsuccessful for me. But....I did learn of the great initiative this organization is putting forth for better outcomes for our young children! First, I found that the Global Children's Initiative started in 2009. The purpose of the organization was to advance the science based approach to improving the survival, health, learning, and behavior of children facing some form of adversity. Their missions helps to restore economic productivity as well.
The second interesting fact about the organization was that their main goal is to help close gaps between what experts know about early childhood and what the public thinks they know about early childhood.
The final interesting fact that I found out about this great Harvard organization was the fact that their activities are split into different sectors. Listed below are just a few of those activities:
National Scientific Council on the Developing Child- responsible for synthesizing and communicating the science of early childhood and early brain development for policy making and public knowledge.
National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs- responsible for interpreting and informing research on effectiveness of programs targeting early childhood.
Science of Adversity and Resilience- advances our understanding on how genes, experiences, and the environment affects brain development prenatally and basically how it affects the child's future.
These are just a few of the things that I have learned about this wonderful organization!
Shawanza,
ReplyDeleteJust as we teach children, life does not always go as expected. You met a road block but you went around it and you rocked it! This is a great post! I had no idea about the basics of the Global Children's Initiative. I like that it is science-based, to prove to all of those who "think" they know about early childhood education the facts of its importance! Thanks for sharing and to keep going with the project even though your initial plan fell through :)
Krista