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Direct linkFenech, Marianne; Harrison, Linda J.; Press, Fran; Sumsion, Jennifer – Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 2020
This paper reports on a study in which educators from four early childhood centres used metaphor to discuss their provision of high-quality early childhood education. Qualitative mining of focus group data confirmed 'quality' to be complex, multi-dimensional and value-laden. Findings contribute to understandings of quality in early childhood…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Figurative Language, Educational Quality, Facilitators (Individuals)
Hite, Jenny – Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2014
Overwhelmingly, research shows that program quality is a major determinant in the achievement gains for young children who participate in early education programs. Teacher quality, in particular, is closely related to positive educational outcomes for preschool participants. Research shows that children in programs whose lead and supporting…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Achievement Gains, State Policy
