Australian early childhood teaching programs : perspectives and comparisons to Finland, Norway and Sweden / Wendy Boyd.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boyd, Wendy, author.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in education

SpringerBriefs in education, 2211-1921

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education--Australia.

Early childhood education.

Early childhood education--Europe, Northern.

Northern Europe.

Australia.

Physical Description:

xiv, 121 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, [2020]

Summary:

This book examines the approaches, content and design, and practices of current early childhood teacher preparation programs in universities across Australia, and compares them with those in Finland, Norway and Sweden. It is well established that investment in good quality early childhood education yields the best outcomes for children, and that there is significant correlation between quality early childhood learning environments and qualified teachers. As such, this book offers key insights into academic approaches to the design, implementation and assessment of early childhood teacher programs, and how these programs are shaped in response to requirements and constraints, both within the university context and beyond. This book provides a focus to inform future practice for decision-makers of early childhood teacher policy; researchers interested in improving the quality and status of early childhood education; and assessors of early childhood teacher programs.

Contents:

Introduction to the book

Background to the study

Strengths, improvements, and entry into ECT programs

Academics' perspectives of optimal models for ECT programs

The role of professional experience within the early childhood teaching degree

The challenges, barriers and enablers of early childhood teacher degrees

Quality programs, quality teachers-conclusions and recommendations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789811558368

9811558361

OCLC:

1153289502