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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Providers and Families: Do They Have the Same Views of Early Childhood Programmes? Some Questions Raised by Working on Early Childhood Education in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
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Emblen, Valerie – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1998
Examines what providers of early childhood programs and children's families want from the program, comparing responses from Laos and England. Considers decision-making roles and the need for early childhood education to provide a foundation for the child's future. Suggests that different theories and practices deserve respect and should be…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives
Learning through Play: A New Philosophy for the Education of Young Children in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
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Emblen, Valerie – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1994
Examines the effects of the Lao government's efforts to renew and reform early childhood education in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, including comparisons with the pre-1975 educational system. Describes the new play-oriented kindergarten curriculum for three- to six-year old children, efforts to promote parent involvement, and teacher…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History, Foreign Countries