Global Sharing Fair
Friday, March 28, 2008
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Developmental and Educational Importance of the Prenatal Period from Cultural Perspectives
Cultural myths related to the importance of prenatal care will be shared. Myths can be connected with scientific research that shows prenatal care affects children's later development.
Yanghee Kim, Coppin State University, Newark, DE
Left Behind and Left Out: Education for Children of Migrant Workers in China
Since China's "Open and Reform" policy in 1978, drastic changes have taken place. One such change is increasing population mobility, and consequently the education of those children who are left behind (LiuShou ErTong) by their migrant parents. This presentation shares research, policy, and perspectives on the education and welfare of those left-behind children.
Hongxia Li, Huazhong Normal University
Jay Feng, Mercer University, Lithia Springs, GA
Cross Cultural Study of Children's Images of Early Education: Using Photography in the Early Childhood Education
This presentation describes a cross-cultural qualitative study implemented in Magadan, Russian Federation and in Mankato, Minnesota, USA in which pre-service teachers used photographs taken by children to understand the children's meaning of their environments.
Elizabeth J. Sandell, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Olga Victorovna Klypa, Northern International University, Magadan
Becoming Successful Bilingual Speakers: How Do Children in Korea and China Learn English as a Foreign Language?
This display demonstrates how Korean and Chinese education communities reach every child's potential of becoming successful dual language speakers.
Lea Lee, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Ran Hu, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Jamaica/Chicago Tech in Literacy Connects Project
Jamaican and Chicago partners used technology to produce culturally rich student authored e-books, sharing their unique stories from their point of view through the Internet.
Jo Ann Carr, Chicago, IL
International Education: Elementary Field Experience in London
Pre-service teachers from an American Teacher Education Program traveled to London to learn about the culture and education program, spending two weeks in a primary school field experience.
Sandra J. Phifer, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO
Kimberly Folkins, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Highland Ranch, CO
Improving Early Childhood Education in the European Union
This presentation will explore the major programs being conducted in the EU to improve the quality of young children's education. Information about current policies, practices, challenges, and outcomes will also be shared.
Ali Kemal Tekin, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Gokce Tekin, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Developing Meaningful Curriculum for Children in Vietnam: Perspectives from Singapore
This presentation chronicles the 2-year journey undertaken by a team of Singapore volunteers on a "training of trainers" project in Hanoi, Vietnam. The two-fold impact was seen in the preschool teacher training at the college level and also the development of meaningful curriculum in the kindergarten.
Jane Lim Seok Jeng, Association for Early Childhood Educators, Singapore
Assessment of Early Childhood Education Teacher Preparation Programs in Kenya: Current Practices and Recommendations for the Future
Data will be presented regarding the programs offering early childhood teacher training in Kenya, providing characteristics of these programs, curriculum content, and student participation in supervised practicum experiences in ECE settings.
Purity Kanini Githembe, University of North Texas, Fort Worth, TX