The site that I have decided to study is the National Black Child Development Institute (http://www.nbcdi.org/) which is a website that provides helpful information and resources for African-American families on subjects ranging from Literacy to Health and Nutrition.
1). Follow some of the outside links that you have not yet explored. Where do they lead?
I followed the Health and Nutrition link from the website which lead me to another e-newsletter named "Child Health Talk" that only comes out four times a year. The e-newsletter contains healthy recipes, book recommendations for different ages and helpful information and links for Autism.
2). Thoroughly search one area of the site. What did you find?
The website provides curriculum for parents to use with their chidlren or for parent educators to use for parent support groups. I also found information on upcoming conferences and how to submit papers for conferences. There are also calendars and information on how to become a member of the organization.
3). If you receive an e-newletter, follow a link related to one of the issues you been studying. What new information is available?
I followed the link from the "Child Health Talks" magazine in the article on Autism (http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org/) where I learned more information on Autism. During the summer months, I work at a camp for children with disabilities (working primarily with kids that have Autism) so it was interesting to read about myths or the fad diets associated with Autism.
4). Does the website or e-newsletter contain information that adds to your understanding of equity and excellence in early care and education?
The National Black Child Development Institute provides a new curriculum for parents or parent educators named "Parent Empowerment Project." According to National Black Child Development Institute (2011), "Parent Empowerment Project is a unique program that seeks to educate, motivate and inspire parents to excellence as their child's first teacher." The website adds to my understanding and belief because it promotes excellence and equity for all in the mission statement and everything that it promotes on the website.
5). What other new insights about the issue and trends in the early childhood field did you gain this week from exploring the website and/or newsletter?
The only new information that I gained was learning or expanding my knowledge about Autism but the other information was not really new to me because very little has changed on the site since I began studying it. I hope that the NBCDI updates the website really soon so that I can share more information in my next blog.
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I will be checking out this site. I love that they send out healthy recipes and curriculum for parents to work with their children. Many parents who stay home with their young children don't know what to do with them while home...this is a great resource for them to follow. I too was able to expand my knowledge about autism through my post. I have a lot more research to do on the topic as I don't know much about it. Great resource!
ReplyDeleteTaShunda,
ReplyDeleteWow, the website you describes sounds very interesting and I intend to investigate it! I am specifically interested in the Parent Empowerment Project, as I was just awarded a grant from the Lego Children's Fund, to support my proposal that focused around parent involvement. The intent is to empower them in their child's development.
Sondi
TaShunda,
ReplyDeleteI will have to slice out a bit of time to explore this website. It sounds so interesting. Anything that helps parents with their child is something that I can support. It is great when certain websites are geared toward minority populations. There needs to be more websites that encourage parental involvement. It is a key component to success.
Tashunda,
ReplyDeleteI found your post interesting this week since I explored similar topics at the zero-to-three website. I also took a closer look at health and nutrition. I think it is an important topic since many parents are unaware of how much health and nutrition affects their children for the rest of their lives. I have experienced parents of picky eaters think they will just outgrow their taste. Yet, there is no better time than when they are young to introduce them to new foods. Seeing that other websites also explore this avenue makes me think that this is definetly a topic that I want to explore further.
Hi TaShunda,
ReplyDeleteI'm unfamiliar with this website and look forward to exploring it. As a health professional, I am always looking for good resources especially relating to nutrition. Thank you for the information.
Hi TaShunda
ReplyDeleteI will be checking this site out for some new recipes as well as additional information on autism. Thanks for the help!