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Alrimawi, Intima; Watson, Michael Craig; Hall, Carol; Atout, Maha; Al-Yateem, Nabeel – Child Care in Practice, 2023
Background: Unintentional injuries are a major global health problem that affects children considerably. Such injuries are most common among under-fives and this places a significant burden on healthcare systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Palestine, there is a paucity of research in this area. Aim: To explore health…
Descriptors: Injuries, Prevention, Health Personnel, Health Services
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Verdon, Sarah – Child Care in Practice, 2020
In an increasingly globalised world there is need for professionals involved in providing services to children and families to be culturally competent. This pilot study explores the impact of attending a multidisciplinary professional development workshop based on the Six Principles of Culturally Competent Practice [Verdon, S. (2015a).…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Interdisciplinary Approach, Family Characteristics, Professional Development
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Garrity, Sheila; Moran, Lisa; McGregor, Caroline; Devaney, Carmel – Child Care in Practice, 2017
This article draws on qualitative evidence from an evaluation of the "Greater Tomorrow" Crèche and Ballyhaunis Community Preschool in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, Ireland in 2016. The article focuses on the approach to practice and the underlying ethos of these two services, reflecting a clearly articulated respect for diversity and the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Education, Student Diversity, Family School Relationship
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Bygdeson-Larsson, Kerstin – Child Care in Practice, 2005
Educational Process Reflection (EPR) has been introduced in Swedish pre-school practice and brought about an expanded focus in educational work, concerning democratic values and promotion of health. The study used EPR to facilitate professional development, by teachers' collective reflection of narratives and observations of interaction and play…
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Preschool Education, Preschool Evaluation, Interpersonal Relationship