International Perspectives on Early Years Workforce Development

An examination of the current structure of the early childhood education and care workforce in different countries, each of which represents a distinct philosophical tradition.

Sommario

1. Introduction: the early childhood education and care workforce in a global context 2. Australia 3. Hungary 4. Italy 5. Japan 6. Russia 7. Germany 8. The Philippines 9. Sweden 10. The UK 11. Conclusion: Mapping Philosophies and Traditions in Workforce Development Around the World

Info autore

Verity Campbell-Barr is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at the Plymouth Institute of Education, Plymouth University. Her research interests include the mixed economy of childcare and early years education provision, experiences of working in early childhood occupations, the role of childcare in supporting employment and the welfare to work agenda, and understandings of quality childcare and early years education from multiple perspectives.
Janet Georgeson is a Research Fellow in Early Education Development at the Plymouth Institute of Education, Plymouth University. Her role involves developing and conducting independent research projects and collaborating with colleagues in the development of research within the School of Education, and she has a particular interest in research methods. She is currently researching the professionalisation of the early years workforce, and early cognitive development, including the role of parents, practitioners and other care-givers.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Verity (Plymouth Institute of Educa Campbell-Barr, Verity Georgeson Campbell-Barr
• Con la collaborazione di: Campbell-Barr Verity (Editore), Georgeson Janet (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2025
• EAN: 9781041055884
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4105588-4
• Pagine: 160
• Serie: Critical Approaches to the Early Years
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Istruzione; Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Pre-school & kindergarten, Pre-school and kindergarten, EDUCATION / Teaching / General, International perspectives;Early years;Childhood