Journal article
The Changing Landscape of Early Childhood Education: Implications for Policy and Practice
Early childhood education journal, v 46(3), pp 249-264
01 May 2018
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Abstract
Early childhood education is changing rapidly due to the dynamic nature of positive and negative trends affecting the profession. In this article, the changing landscape of early childhood education is discussed and analyzed. Both the positive and negative forces contributing to the changing landscape are examined. The focus of this discussion includes changing demographics, changes in early childhood curriculum and instruction, increased focus on accountability, advances in research that inform early childhood education, influences affecting teacher preparation and professional development, and global trends affecting early education and care. We relate these trends to the need for holistic systems-thinking, integrated curricula, child-centered pedagogical standards, deeper commitment to social justice and a corresponding moral vision capable of inspiring educational policy, practice and research in the midst of a competitive global economy and the commodification of early childhood programs and curricula. By discussing practical examples and research findings to illustrate current positive and negative trends, this paper serves as a meaningful resource for all stakeholders. Taking recent dynamics into account, we provide a vision for evaluating change and analyzing major trends. Both implications and responses to the changes in the early childhood landscape are discussed.
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- Title
- The Changing Landscape of Early Childhood Education: Implications for Policy and Practice
- Creators
- Michael J. Haslip - Drexel UniversityDominic F. Gullo - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Early childhood education journal, v 46(3), pp 249-264
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 16
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000428054700001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85019873406
- Other Identifier
- 991019168555704721
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