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ERIC Number: EJ479921
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0966-9760
Historical and Sociological Perspectives of the Contemporary Kindergarten in the USA.
Nall, Susan W.
International Journal of Early Years Education, v1 n3 p23-28 Win 1993
Discusses current issues and trends in kindergarten education, and the social and educational forces that precipitated them, within the context of the historical perspective of kindergarten in the United States. Focuses on developmentally appropriate practice, child-centered programs, parent education and involvement, and quality teaching. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational History, Educational Trends, Kindergarten, Parent Education, Parent Participation, Social Influences, Teacher Effectiveness
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Historical Materials; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Child Centered Education; Historical Background