RSS Feed decet.org http://www.decet.org/RSS Feed decet.orgde RSS Feed decet.org http://www.decet.org/fileadmin/templates/decet/images/rssfeed.pnghttp://www.decet.org/2828RSS Feed decet.orgTYPO3 - get.content.righthttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssMon, 05 Dec 2011 17:02:00 +0100 Save the Date: ISSA-DECET Conference, 15-17 Oct 2012 http://www.decet.org/en/article/save-the-date-issa-decet-conference-15-17-oct-2012.htmlFrom 15-17 October 2012, Croatia will host ISSA-DECET's conference "Co-constructing...  professional learning that can empower ECEC workers in their search for quality, equity, and respect for diversity. In this context we will look at examples of interesting practices that illustrate innovative approaches to professional learning that empowers ECEC practitioners working with children in increasingly challenging, diverse, and uncertain contexts. 
The co-organizers invite practitioners in early years services and primary schools, policymakers and researchers to explore questions related to the professionalization of early care and education personnel, through dialogue and a joint professional learning process.  Download announcement (PDF) ]]> Decet EN Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:02:00 +0100 New Publication on Diversity and Social Inclusion http://www.decet.org/en/article/new-publication-on-diversity-and-social-inclusion.html We are proud to present "Diversity and Social Inclusion - Exploring Competences for...
The early childhood workforce and the quality of early childhood practice is determined by many factors including the competences of all those involved in the sector. One of the key competences needed in ECEC is linked to the goal of achieving social justice through actively addressing diversity, equality and social inclusion. However, for some countries there is a huge barrier in asking Early Childhood workers to engage in social justice work in their practice when they experience inequality in their profession. The continuing development of the profession must go hand in hand with the wider work of achieving social justice for all children, families and communities.

This publication is an important step in this work of defining the competences needed in supporting diversity and social inclusion and in working as a professional in Early Childhood Education and Care. The inclusion of quotes from practice is illuminating. Those working in ECEC seem to have an openness to grow and learn with the children and families in their services. These competences challenge the profession to explore personal and collective values and holistically embrace diversity and social inclusion.

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Diversity and Social Inclusion - Exploring Competences for Professional Practice in Early Childhood Education and Care (PDF)]]> Decet EN Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:39:00 +0200 Making Sense of good Practice http://www.decet.org/en/article/making-sense-of-good-practice.html DECET's new publication "Making Sense of good Practice" is available for download in 6...
  • Download English Version: Making Sense of good Practice. PDF (4.7 MB).
  • Download German Version: Orientierungen für die pädagogische Praxis. PDF (5.3 MB).
  • Download Dutch Version: Zin verlenen aan praktijk. PDF (5.5 MB).
  • Download Greek Version: Τι σημαίνει «καλή πρακτική» στην προσχολική αγωγή; (PDF 4.8MB).
  • Download Spanish Version: Dar sentido a las buenas prácticas. PDF (1.6MB).
  • Download French Version: Donner du sens aux pratiques de qualité. PDF (1.6MB).
]]> Decet EN Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 Eurochild's 8th Annual Conference http://www.decet.org/en/article/eurochilds-8th-annual-conference.html From 30th November to 2nd December 2011, Eurochild's 8th annual conference will take place in...
  • share 'inspiring practice' from across the UK and Europe in integrated family support services.
  • gain knowledge & understanding on how family support impacts on children’s well-being and outcomes and is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  • ensure the voices of children and parents who have benefitted from support services are heard and listened to.
  • strengthen collaboration and exchange among policy makers, practitioners and researchers in children’s rights and well-being across Europe.
  • provide inputs to EU policy debates on fighting child poverty, promoting children’s rights and well-being, and on supporting and strengthening families.
    • More information on this conference can be consulted on www.eurochild.org ]]>     Decet EN Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:14:00 +0200     Launch of new DECET website http://www.decet.org/en/article/launch-of-new-decet-website.html On 1 June 2011 the new DECET website is launched. This new website provides updated information... Decet EN Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200