Among other programs and events, the ACEI has an interesting
multi-year program called “The Decade for Childhood 2012-2022” that explores
what is happening in the rapidly changing early childhood field, and seeks for
the creation of new opportunities for the childhood’s future. This initiative
also looks for insights that could serve as foundations to support the
childhood in the healthiest, most vibrant and creative ways possible, within
the economic, social, and technological changes of recent years. The Decade for
Childhood initiative values children as agents of change and wants to find the
way that communities listen to the voice of their younger members, who may have
solutions for current problems and contribute their ideas for tomorrow’s world.
The Decade for Childhood has The Ten Pillars of a Good
Childhood (http://www.acei.org/programs-events/the-decade-for-childhood-2012-2022/page-5.html),
which are what they consider the basic requirements for an optimal childhood
development. Some of those guidelines are related to the consistency of children’s
social relationships, their education, participation in the life of their
community, among other statements.
In order to establish a network that support this program,
the ACEI invites all concerned professionals to join them and work in the
creation of optimal conditions that let children grow with hope, joy, freedom, and
promise for the future. I consider this
is a wonderful program we all should joint today, in order to disseminate
knowledge and support the early childhood in our rapidly changing societies.
Caty,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the Ten Pillars of Good Childhood. I liked the analogy of two seeds being raised in different environments - with the right care one thrives, without the proper attention the other does not. It really makes you think about what a difference a quality early childhood experiences can have in nurturing healthy development of children.
I belonged to ACEI when I was doing my undergraduate work. You are right, it is a good resource and the organization does great work in promoting the welfare of children.
Hi Suzanne,
DeleteI consider the Ten Pillars are useful guidelines that, if we follow them, would help us and the childhood to make a difference in future years.
Caty, I had not heard of the Association for Childhood Education International. Thank you for posting this resource. Based on your description of the organization, I decided to take a look at the site. I agree that this is an excellent web resource because the organization has a clear initiative and mission to improve the quality of education for children. I will add this to my own resources. Again, thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Tammie,
DeleteThe same as you, I did not know about this organization before this assignment, actually, there are so many organizations that I had not heard about before.