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ERIC Number: EJ531217
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
Culture and the Early Childhood Curriculum in Iceland.
Einarsdottir, Johanna; Tryggvadottir, Jonina
Early Child Development and Care, v123 p89-100 Sep 1996
Presents the relationship between Iceland's early childhood curriculum and important elements of its culture, such as population size, weather, terrain, language, literature, and cultural celebrations. Discusses the influence of foreign ideas on Icelandic educational thought and provides information on college curriculum for early childhood educators. (MOK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Traits, Curriculum Design, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture, Kindergarten, Learning Activities, Natural Resources
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Iceland
Note: Special issue: "Culture and the Early Childhood Curriculum."