Examining the Precepts of Early Childhood Education: The Basics or the Essence?
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| Title: | Examining the Precepts of Early Childhood Education: The Basics or the Essence? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sharp, L. Kathryn |
| Source: | International Journal of the Whole Child. 2016 1(1):30-38. |
| Availability: | Tennessee Association for Childhood Education International. Web site: https://libjournals.mtsu.edu/index.php/ijwc |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Young Children, Learning, Academic Achievement |
| ISSN: | 2474-297X |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this article is to encourage early childhood educators and the related professional development and research communities to become the leading voices in determining the direction of early childhood education. To support this vital, and complicated transition, this discussion revisits fundamental aspects of what is meant by "early childhood education" and intends to spark discussion and the direction needed to guide thought and action as nations begin a shift towards more affordable, universal and, most importantly, high-quality early childhood education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1213652 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this article is to encourage early childhood educators and the related professional development and research communities to become the leading voices in determining the direction of early childhood education. To support this vital, and complicated transition, this discussion revisits fundamental aspects of what is meant by "early childhood education" and intends to spark discussion and the direction needed to guide thought and action as nations begin a shift towards more affordable, universal and, most importantly, high-quality early childhood education. |
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| ISSN: | 2474-297X |
