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The Education of Young Children and Their Teachers in Europe.

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Bibliographic Details
Title:	The Education of Young Children and Their Teachers in Europe.
Language:	English
Authors:	Pascal, C., Bertram, A. D.
Peer Reviewed:	N
Page Count:	14
Publication Date:	1992
Document Type:	Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors:	Comparative Analysis, Educational Environment, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Student Experience, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Curriculum, Young Children
Geographic Terms:	Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom (England)
Abstract:	This report compares the educational experiences of young children and their teachers in England, Sweden, and Spain. Data on which the report is based was derived from two studies of educational quality and teacher training throughout Europe. For each of the three countries reported, a description is presented of early childhood curriculum, learning environments, teacher characteristics, and teacher education. The report also discusses key Europe-wide trends and issues in early childhood education in Europe, reporting a rapid Europe-wide expansion of educational provision for children beginning at birth, a Europe-wide reconsideration of curriculum and teaching methodology to ensure that it is developmentally appropriate, and a Europe wide movement both to expand opportunities for professional training of preprimary teachers, and to decentralize the curriculum of schools and training institutions. (MM)
Entry Date:	1993
Accession Number:	ED356042
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	This report compares the educational experiences of young children and their teachers in England, Sweden, and Spain. Data on which the report is based was derived from two studies of educational quality and teacher training throughout Europe. For each of the three countries reported, a description is presented of early childhood curriculum, learning environments, teacher characteristics, and teacher education. The report also discusses key Europe-wide trends and issues in early childhood education in Europe, reporting a rapid Europe-wide expansion of educational provision for children beginning at birth, a Europe-wide reconsideration of curriculum and teaching methodology to ensure that it is developmentally appropriate, and a Europe wide movement both to expand opportunities for professional training of preprimary teachers, and to decentralize the curriculum of schools and training institutions. (MM)