Difficulties in Developing Quality Early Childhood Programs within the Realities of Today's Elementary Schools.

Wortham, Sue C.

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ERIC Number: EJ512831

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Publication Date: 1995

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Difficulties in Developing Quality Early Childhood Programs within the Realities of Today's Elementary Schools.

Wortham, Sue C.

Contemporary Education, v66 n3 p174-76 Spr 1995

Early childhood educators in public school settings are influenced by trends and practices in the field of early childhood and elementary education. The paper examines those trends, conflicts between current trends and realities, and the dilemma of early childhood educators in developing quality programs in elementary schools. (SM)

Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Educational Trends, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Program Development, Testing Problems

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue title: "Early Childhood Education."