Early Childhood Education, Care, and Development: Perspectives from around the Globe

Early Childhood Education, Care, and Development: Perspectives from around the Globe

Early childhood education, care, and development (ECECD) has reached prominence due to its recognition by the global community as an important national investment and right for children. ECECD programs advocate for quality in education, protection, health, and nutrition for children and families, in...

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Main Authors: Tata J. Mbugua, Barbara Trube Walden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mercy College 2018-07-01
Series:Global Education Review
Subjects:
Early childhood education
care
and development (ECECD) has reached prominence due to its recognition by the global community as an important national investment and right for children. ECECD programs advocate for quality in education
protection
health
and nutrition for children and families
in most countries and nation-states. Global seekers of quality programs and practices recognize variability in how quality is defined
developed
delivered
and assessed; as well as recognizing each nations' unique focus on culturally relevant aspects of programs and practices for specific contexts. Research indicates that well-designed ECECD programs of high quality contribute to children's holistic development and sense of well-being
educational attainment
workforce productivity
international collaborations
sustainability of peace-building initiatives
and improved economies in the long run. Eleven diverse articles are presented in this themed journal as a contribution to the rich
early childhood care
early childhood development
ECECD
early childhood education policy
early childhood practices
Online Access:http://ger.mercy.edu/index.php/ger/article/view/477

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