Professionalizing the Field of Early Childhood Education: Pros and Cons.

Bredekamp, Sue; Willer, Barbara

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Publication Date: 1993

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Professionalizing the Field of Early Childhood Education: Pros and Cons.

Bredekamp, Sue; Willer, Barbara

Young Children, v48 n3 p82-84 Mar 1993

Explores possible explanations for the lack of agreement about professionalism in the field of early childhood education. Examines the pros and cons of professionalizing the field. Offers a new paradigm designed to avoid the pitfalls of traditional concepts of professionalism. (BB)

Descriptors: Career Ladders, Early Childhood Education, Faculty Mobility, Parent Attitudes, Professional Associations, Professional Development, Professional Recognition, Shared Resources and Services, Teacher Salaries, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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