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Sumsion, Jennifer – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
This study addressed whether early childhood teacher education programs can effectively prepare graduates to work with children across the entire 0-8 years age span, by profiling two student teachers. Data from their final practicums suggested that generalist programs can offer effective preparation for entry into the early childhood teaching…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Practicums

Rodd, Jillian; Savage, Jan – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Examines the history behind and current status of the professional preparation of teachers in Britain, specifically teachers who are knowledgeable about and appropriately qualified to work with the youngest children in a range of educational environments. Describes the development of an alternative pathway for student teachers with a specific…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Design, Degree Requirements, Early Childhood Education

Westheimer, Miriam – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Describes a parent-focused, home-based early intervention program known as HIPPY, the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters. Explains the program's basic philosophy and elaborates on programmatic tensions as it gains a national scope and presence. Offers an insider's view into a few inherent tensions and issues associated with home…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Early Intervention, Home Visits, Learning Activities

Hujula-Huttunen, Eeva; Jarvi, Seija – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Discusses the early childhood education programs of Finland as a development of the Finnish welfare state. Claims that these programs are related to family policy and are considered part of the educare programs, which tend to be child centered and tied to family values. Discusses the future of the Finnish educational system. (MOK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Traits, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Stimpfl, Joseph; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Looks at the daily activities of one preschool in southern China. Reviews the attitudes of educators and parents, and the application of social theory to curriculum and pedagogy in the Chinese preschool. Places special emphasis on the words and ideas of the teachers and administrators in reference to the policies created by the government. (MOK)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Child Development, Curriculum Design, Early Childhood Education