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Early childhood policies and systems in eight countries : findings from IEA's early childhood education study /

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This report provides an overview of policy strategies on early childhood education settings (from birth to primary schooling) in eight countries. Data were collected using a policy questionnaire addressed to and completed by the National Research Coordinator(s) (NRC) of Chile, the Czech Republic, De...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bertram, Tony (Author), Pascal, Chris (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Hamburg, Germany : Springer International Publishing ; IEA, 2016.
Subjects:
Early childhood education > Cross-cultural studies.
Child care services > Cross-cultural studies.
International education.
Comparative education.
Education and state.
Child development.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Summary of Key Findings
  • 2. Introduction
  • 3. Overview of the Structures of the Early Childhood Education and Care Systems in the Participating Countries.-4. Public Policy
  • 5. Delivery Models and Providers
  • 6. Participation and Enrollment
  • 7. Supporting Quality in ECE
  • 8. Expectations for Child Outcomes, Assessment and Reporting
  • 9. Individual Country Profiles
  • 10. Final Reflections: Emerging Policy Issues
  • References
  • Appendices.