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Sadownik, Alicja – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2018
In the European context, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is seen as the foundation for later success in life in terms of educational performance, well-being, and social integration. The Nordic model is known for recognizing the inherent value of childhood and organizing ECEC services around children's play, cooperation, and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Immigrants, Cultural Differences, Play
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Ulrich Hygum, Catalina; Hygum, Erik – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2023
This study aims at capturing the actual status of policy implementation of ECEC policy in Romania, which entangles not only policy-makers, experts and social actors per se but also a complicated history of crèche as an institution and parenting traditions. Based on both quantitative and qualitative data the study analyses the international,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Case Studies, Equal Education, Educational Objectives
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Jahreie, Josefine – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2021
Language development in early childhood education and care (ECEC) has received increased policy attention in the past 20 years. Yet, few empirical studies have explored language assessment from the standpoint of ECEC teachers. Transnational organizations, such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), have increased…
Descriptors: Language Minorities, Preschool Children, School Readiness, Educational Policy
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Clasen, Line Engel; Jensen de López, Kristine – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2016
It is essential that early educators in day-care services possess adequate pedagogical tools for supporting children's communicative development. Early literacy programmes (ELPs) are potential tools. However, studies investigating the effects of ELPs seldom address implementation processes or the programme users' perspectives. This study sheds…
Descriptors: Child Care Centers, Foreign Countries, Communication Skills, Literacy Education
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Broström, Stig; Johansson, Inge; Sandberg, Anette; Frøkjaer, Thorleif – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2014
The aim of this study was to examine how preschool teachers in Sweden and Denmark perceive children's learning in preschool. The study aimed to answer the following questions: What is "learning"? How do children learn? What are the best conditions for children's learning? What is the role of participation in children's learning? The…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes, Role
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Jensen, Bente – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2009
In this paper I examine the Nordic model, i.e. a child-centred and holistic approach, in order to discuss Early Childhood Education (ECE) as a key policy instrument for fighting social inequality. Since 1999 it has been an important goal for the Danish government to ensure equal opportunities for all by starting with early intervention. This is…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Holistic Approach, Foreign Countries