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Barata, Clara – OECD Publishing, 2018
The first years of life lay the foundations for a child's future development and learning. Many countries have increased their financial support for provision of early childhood education and care (ECEC) over the past years. More recently, the focus of debate has been shifting from expanding access to affordable ECEC to enhancing its quality. A…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Literature Reviews, Meta Analysis
Barrett, Peter; Treves, Alberto; Shmis, Tigran; Ambasz, Diego; Ustinova, Maria – World Bank, 2019
The aim of this report is to review current research studies on how school infrastructure affects children's learning outcomes and to identify key parameters that can inform the design, implementation, and supervision of future educational infrastructure projects. At the same time, this document also aims to identify areas where the evidence is…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Outcomes of Education, Access to Education, School Size
Griggs, Gerald, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
Physical Education is a core component of the primary school curriculum. The primary years are perhaps the most significant period for motor development in children, a time during which basic movement competencies are developed and which offers the first opportunity for embedding physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. This is the first…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Teaching Methods, Teaching Experience
Linke, Pam – Early Childhood Australia, 2006
The Research in Practice Series is published four times each year by Early Childhood Australia. The series aims to provide practical, easy to read, up-to-date information and support to a growing national readership of early childhood workers. The books bring together the best information available on wide-ranging topics and are an ideal resource…
Descriptors: Infants, Coping, Change, Foreign Countries
Arthur, Leonie; And Others – 1993
This book presents for discussion principles and issues that encourage early childhood educators to evaluate their current approaches to programming and planning for young chidren with emphasis on the individual child. The book offers the opportunity to affirm the practice of developmentally appropriate procedures and to suggest directions for…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Dau, Elizabeth, Ed.; Jones, Elizabeth, Ed. – 1999
Noting that play is an essential aspect of learning for young children, this book presents a collection of articles on children's play in Australia. Part 1, "Play, Development, and Learning," contains the following chapters: (1) "The Role of Play in Development and Learning" (Ann Glover); (2) "Stop, Look, and Listen:…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Child Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
Woodhead, Martin – 1996
Those involved in early childhood development must recognize that many of their most cherished beliefs about what is best for children are cultural constructions. This book focuses on quality in large-scale programs for disadvantaged young children in a variety of cultural settings. Chapter 1, "Changing Childhoods," discusses issues…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Cultural Relevance
Fleer, Marilyn, Ed. – 1995
This book examines the implications of existing learning theories for early childhood education, with a special emphasis on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP). Chapter 1, "Challenging Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction (Marilyn Fleer), presents the debate and summarizes the remaining chapters. Chapter 2, "Does…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Gammage, Philip, Ed.; Meighan, Janet, Ed. – 1995
Drawing on experiences in North America, the United Kingdom, and other countries, this book examines the debate over the overall vision for early childhood education. The nature and quality of the United Kingdom's and other countries' culture is questioned in respect to the future it provides for children. The question of who is able to provide a…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education