Penn, Helen.

Quality in early childhood services : an international perspective/ Helen Penn.-- - xi, 219 p.: illustrations (some color); 25 cm.

Includes index.

Preface A brief introduction Sticky Policies and Path Dependencies Rationales and Oxymorons The International Consensus on ECEC Childcare markets Curriculum and training Working Spaces Working Practices In the (class) room Exporting quality The Measurement of Quality The Quality Chain

Examines how quality and good practice in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is interpreted and implemented in a variety of settings and circumstances. This book considers the variety of rationales that inform services for early childhood education and care.



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Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Education -- Standards.
EDUCATION -- Preschool & Kindergarten.

372.2/P38