Opinions and Papers
AUDAX 96 Autumn 2018
The latest copy of AUDAX is available at the following link: http://agecs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/AUDAX-96-Autumn-2018_web.pdf While you are in the Resources section have a look at the range of resource available at...
Not just wiping noses! How hard is it to be a childcare worker?
Senator David Leyonhjelm has angered the sector by questioning whether the job really needs qualifications, arguing the requirement is over-the-top and has only driven up costs. The senator said: "A lot of women — mostly women — used to look after kids in childcare...
Five ways kids can benefit from being outside this summer break
This paper by Shelby Gull Laird and Laura McFarland, published online in The Conversation, identifies benefits of outdoor play including reducing the risk of children becoming shortsighted, improving memory, boosting concentration and supporting general well-being. A...
Adults can help children cope with death by understanding how they process it
This link to an article by Linda Goldman provides very useful information for early childhood professionals. Also a valuable resource for parents.
Early childhood education is key to closing the gaps
Read more about the importance of participation of Indigenous children in Early Childhood settings as a key to assist with Closing the Gap. https://theconversation.com/early-childhood-education-is-key-to-closing-the-gaps-54322
Technology for Young Children: What is good educational design?
Putting Education in “Educational” Apps. Lessons From the Science of Learning Here is a really interesting paper about digital technologies for young children...
EARLY CHILDHOOD QUALIFICATIONS UNDER THREAT- Early Childhood Education Associate Professor Kay Margetts says the quality of educ
Early Childhood Education Associate Professor Kay Margetts says the quality of education for children in care and pre-school is under threat by changes to the qualification requirements of staff. She notes, recent transitional changes to the minimum qualifications for...
UN stands up for children’s right to play
Press release from the IPA website 1 February 2013 UN STANDS UP FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO PLAY, ARTS AND LEISURE IN A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR CHILDREN United Nations adopts in-depth interpretation of ‘forgotten’ children’s rights GENEVA – (1 February 2013) Today the United...
Thoughts on the Push Down Curriculum
One of the primary aims of AGECS within it's constitution has always been to perpetuate and maintain the professional ideals, traditions and standards established by the Melbourne Kindergarten Teachers' College. This includes the support for early childhood...
Note from Carolyn Lunt
In response to a letter to the editor in Audax 81 from Beryl Edmonds: "Dear Beryl, I remember you so well. You were supportive of my work at Woodridge preschool in Eltham between 1975 and 1980 before I was thrown out as I had been on a study tour of China. I travelled...