Thursday, March 4, 2010

Resource Focus - Journal Collection @ Child Australia

Child Australia's Resource Centre collects a range of early childhood related journals which members are able to access onsite at our Malaga office. For members who are unable to visit the Resource Centre, please contact our staff who can send copies of articles to you, although limits do apply due to copyright law.
Our Journal Collection cover a wide range of topics and are an important tool in assisting early childhood educators keep up-to-date with trends and latest research findings in the early childhood sector.

Journals collected by the Resource Centre

Australiasian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC)

Published quarterly, AJEC offers research-based articles that are designed to impart new information and encourage the critical exchange of ideas among early childhood practitioners, academics and students.
The journal is overseen by the AJEC Committee, and all articles published in the journal are peer-reviewed to ensure that the quality of the publication is maintained at the highest standard.

Every Child

Every Child focuses on the here-and-now, and its articles, written by early childhood professionals, explore what's really going on in early childhood, from current practices in suburban childcare centres to Federal Government policy. Aiming to encourage innovation, promote good practice, and stimulate debate, Every Child magazine is an established favourite among the early childhood community.

Exchange Magazine

Each bi-monthly issue of Exchange is packed with practical articles written by the leading authorities in the field on issues early childhood professionals face every day. Plus, in every issue there is a 16-page staff training section, Beginnings Workshop, focusing on a curriculum area such as play, literacy, diversity, space design, discipline, music, and circle time.

Rattler

Rattler is the quarterly publication of Community Child Care and contains high-quality essays and articles about a wide range of social, economic, educational and political issues that affect the childcare industry, from both industry and human interest perspectives. The magazine publishes a range of opinions and offers a forum to stimulate professional development and discussion.

Reflections

Reflections is a quarterly publication by Gowrie Australia for staff and families in children' services.

Reflections focuses on national issues and developments that are of interest to workers in children's services. The editorial committee strives to balance a professional overview of the children’s services arena with practical interpretations of theories and programs.
The Resource Centre is open  Monday - Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

If you would like to visit the Resource Centre outside these hours please contact us and we can arrange an appointment.

For further information on Journals, other resources or membership enquires please contact the Resource Centre on 9270 6618 or library@childaustralia.org.au

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