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Strategies for Learning Experiences in Family Child Care: American and Swedish Perspectives
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Freeman, Ramona; Karlsson, Fil dr Malene – Childhood Education, 2012
The outlook for teaching and learning in the homes of family child care (also called "day care" and "child minding" [the latter term is used in the United Kingdom]) is both promising and precarious. The authors believe such programs hold potential for high-quality learning, yet they suffer from lack of recognition and support.…
Descriptors: Child Care, Vignettes, Foreign Countries, Parenting Styles
Lessons From Europe: A Report on European Preschools and Child Care
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Moore, Dennis R.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1976
Reports on European preschools and child care arrangements considering particularly teacher-child ratios, school entry and amount of playground space available. (MS)
Descriptors: Child Care, Classroom Environment, Comparative Education, Curriculum
Commentary: More About Child Care in Europe
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Rodney, Clare – Childhood Education, 1976
Discusses child care in Europe in terms of school age entry priorities, family day care, staffing, major goals of child care programs and trends. Stresses the importance of viewing comparative education with objectivity. (MS)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Care, Comparative Education, Day Care