Fostering Democratic Values in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings.

Erwin, Elizabeth J.; Kipness, Noreen A.

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ERIC Number: EJ554390

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Fostering Democratic Values in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings.

Erwin, Elizabeth J.; Kipness, Noreen A.

Early Childhood Education Journal, v25 n1 p57-60 Fall 1997

Examines the role of democracy in education and its importance in early childhood education programs, including benefits to children. Discusses implications for early childhood education programs that include children with disabilities, makes suggestions for promoting democracy in inclusive early childhood environments, and identifies considerations in determining the appropriateness of practices for children with disabilities. (KB)

Descriptors: Democratic Values, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Schools, Mainstreaming, Preschool Children, Special Education, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Values Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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