Research Around the World

                      

           I chose to research Early Childhood Development Virtual University, (ECDVU), in Sub-Saharan Africa.  It is transparent that early childhood research is being conducted worldwide, and the common goal is to improve the quality of life for children and their families. ECDVU seeks to accomplish this goal by working with other leaders from across the globe.

Some of the current international research topics that grasped my eye are;

-Development of a Model Framework for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in their Early Years in Ghana

-Assessment of Interaction and Stimulation in Single-Mother Low-Income Families in Malawi

-Improving the Quality of Childcare through Parenting Enrichment and Training of Trainers: The Eritrean Model

-Involving Fathers in Early Childhood Care and Development in Nigeria

         I researched the article by Rosemary Hua, Involving Fathers in Early Childhood Care and Development.  I was surprised to learn that men have little to do with young children. Nyerere (1998) reported that cultural norms that affect fathers’ participation in childcare practices could affect development and the general well-being of children, including the quality of family life. The objective of this study is to investigate the current roles of fathers and explore ways to increase the involvement of fathers and other males in childcare (ECDVU).

This fact is surprising to me because I have gained great insight in regards to the need of father’s taking an active role in their children development as well. Society views it as the women’s responsibility to care for a young child; however, this situation is being created by cultural norms. When both parents bring up children, they thrive better (Hua, 1986).

 

Reference

Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/majorreports.php

Hua, R. (1986). Involving Fathers in Early Childhood Care and Development.  A Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of masters of Arts in the School of Child and Youth Care, Faculty of Human and Social Development. M.Ed., University of Jos, Nigeria, 1986.