Australian Journal of Early Childhood back issues from June 2004:
Editorial.
Jun 01, 2004; ... Many of us, who have worked for years to raise the profile of the early childhood sector, are beginning to see people outside our profession understanding the importance of the early years. It is an exciting time as we reach out to share our knowledge and expertise with many other ...
'Can run, play on bikes, jump the zoom slide, and play on the swings': exploring the value of outdoor play.(Transcript)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction We are all here because of a genuine interest in, and commitment to, providing playground spaces for children that will make a positive impact on their learning and development. Underpinning this address is the belief that the environments and the experiences we ...
The extramusical effects of music lessons on preschoolers.
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction Although many preschool teachers use music on a day-to-day basis, research also suggests that many do not teach music, because they feel they lack the requisite skills (Hildebrandt, 1998; Gharavi, 1993; Scott-Kassner, 1999). For teachers with a limited skill base in ...
The introduction of new technologies: new possibilities for early childhood pedagogy.
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction and background to the project The KidSmart Early Learning Program is an international initiative of IBM. The project aims to increase the access to technology for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and subsequently broaden their learning ...
Children's animated TV programs: a content analysis.
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction This article describes the application of content analysis methodology (Bauer, 2000) to a popular animated television series for preschoolers: Bob the Builder. The method described was developed as an instrument of analysis for a larger study currently being ...
Multiple ways of knowing and seeing: reflections on the renewed vigour in early childhood research.
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction Back in 1994, Rodd stated that research is necessary for advancing knowledge and stimulating a change in practitioners' and policy-makers' attitudes, which are essential ingredients for the healthy growth of the early childhood sector. We propose that at present ...
Take-home numeracy kits for preschool children.
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction Situated learning is a complex concept. Here in this paper I offer a version of it that represents a snippet of what it means. In so doing, I am describing a philosophical and pedagogical transformation that was, in its initial impact for me, immediate and dramatic, ...
Drawing: the social construction of knowledge.
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction Amid the current growing interest in young children's drawing few meaningful frameworks for examining drawing and the drawing process are available. In early childhood, two dominant discourses underpin our understanding and responses to drawing. One derives from ...
Excellence in television for young children--entertainment, engagement and empowerment.(Play School television program)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Introduction The television program Play School has been produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation [ABC] since 1966. It has been much loved over its 38-year history. Play School is a program designed specifically for an early childhood audience and has become an aspect ...
Young children's behaviour: Practical approaches for caregivers and teachers (2nd edn).(Book Review)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Young children's behaviour: Practical approaches for caregivers and teachers (2nd edn) by Louise Porter (2003) MacLennan & Petty, Sydney This revised edition of Porter's popular book reflects real growth in the author's knowledge and experiences. There has been ...