Theoretical Issues in the Provision of Education and Care for Young Children.

Wilkinson, J. Eric

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Publication Date: 1995

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Theoretical Issues in the Provision of Education and Care for Young Children.

Wilkinson, J. Eric

Early Child Development and Care, v108 p19-33 May 1995

Examines a number of theoretical issues in the provision of education and care for preschool children in the United Kingdom, focusing on the ideology of child care, the psychology of child development, and definitions of education and care. Argues that present services are too rigid and outdated, uncoordinated, and inequitable. (MDM)

Descriptors: Child Development, Day Care, Definitions, Educational Policy, Equal Education, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Ideology, Integrated Services, Parent Role, Political Attitudes, Politics of Education, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Public Policy

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom; United Kingdom (Scotland)

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