Journal Title
Title of Journal: Early Childhood Educ J
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Abbravation: Early Childhood Education Journal
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Publisher
Springer Netherlands
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Authors: Konstantina Rentzou
Publish Date: 2010/03/26
Volume: 38, Issue: 1, Pages: 75-80
Abstract
In recent years there has been a significant growth of interest in ensuring that child care provision for children is of a high quality This interest has been stimulated by research evidence according to which good quality child care has a positive influence on children’s overall development The global quality in Greek preschool and infant/toddler classrooms was assessed with ACEI Global Guidelines Assessment GGA Early Childhood Environment Rating ScaleRevised ECERSR and Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale ITERS Our research data confirm previous research results from Greece and suggest that Greek child care centers provide low quality care and education Comparisons between the tools employed revealed great similarity between the ACEI GGA and ECERSR ratings on issues relating to environment and physical space program evaluation communication with families opportunities for family and community participation recognition of diversity curriculum and activities etc On the other hand the ACEI GGA and ITERS seem to measure different aspects of process quality as far as infant care and education are concerned Research results indicate the need for immediate improvement and revision of the policies employed by Greek state as far as young children’s education and care are concerned
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Other Papers In This Journal:
- Short-Term Influence of Revised Provincial Accreditation Standards on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Weight Status in Alberta, Canada Child Care Centers
- Short-Term Influence of Revised Provincial Accreditation Standards on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Weight Status in Alberta, Canada Child Care Centers
- Exploring the Lived Experiences of Homeless Families with Young Children
- “Rights are the Words for Being Fair”: Multicultural Practice in the Early Childhood Classroom
- Identifying Opportunities for Grade One Children to Acquire Foundational Number Sense: Developing a Framework for Cross Cultural Classroom Analyses
- Supporting Young Children’s Transitions to School: Recommendations for Families
- Supporting Young Children’s Vocabulary Growth: The Challenges, the Benefits, and Evidence-Based Strategies
- Family Child Care Learning Environments: Caregiver Knowledge and Practices Related to Early Literacy and Mathematics
- Every Voice Matters: The Importance of Advocacy
- Using the Quality of Literacy Implementation Checklist to Improve Preschool Literacy Instruction
- Class-wide Positive Behavior Support in Preschool: Improving Teacher Implementation Through Consultation
- Reggio Emilia, Maria Montessori, and John Dewey: Dispelling Teachers’ Misconceptions and Understanding Theoretical Foundations
- Use and Evaluation of Web-based Professional Development Services Across Participant Levels of Support
- An Investigation of Japanese and American Early Care and Education
- Supporting the Narrative Development of Young Children
- Teaching the Alphabet: Reconciling the Past and the Present
- Family Concerns Surrounding Kindergarten Transition: A Comparison of Students in Special and General Education
- The Importance of Art Viewing Experiences in Early Childhood Visual Arts: The Exploration of a Master Art Teacher’s Strategies for Meaningful Early Arts Experiences
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