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Theories of Discourse (on Quality) and Narrative Inquiry
The chapter discusses the discourse theory of Laclau and Mouffe (Hegemony and socialist strategy: towards a radical democratic politics. Verso, 1985)...
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Education and Quality
Quality is a term widely used in many contexts and no single definition can capture all of its different facets. Formal definitions and methods to...
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Examining Differences in Achievement of Physical Activity Best Practices Between Urban and Rural Child Care Facilities by Age
Go Nutrition and Physical activity Self Assessment in Child Care (NAP SACC) is an evidence based intervention developed to positively impact...
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Prediction of Preschool Education Demand under China’s Three-Child Policy: Based on the Demographic Trends from 2024–2050
The impact of population policy changes on the demand for educational resources has long been a central focus of scholarly inquiry. With the recent...
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Evaluating pharmacy students’ knowledge and skills in reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health care at a South African university
BackgroundMaternal and child mortality is a global concern and one of South Africa’s quadruple burdens of disease. As easily accessible frontline...
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Born to Ride or Exploited Children: Mongolian Child Jockeys and International Human Rights Law
Horseracing has been a prominent part of Mongolia’s history and culture for centuries during which time it has featured prominently in festivals and...
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Equality of Opportunity in Health Care
Several definitions of equity in health care are accredited in health economics, as well as several (often alternative) methodologies are used for...
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Inclusive practice and quality of education and care in the Dutch hybrid early childhood education and care system
The present study examined how in the context of the hybrid, privatized and marketized Dutch early education and care system (ECEC), childcare...
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How do numerical and literacy stimulations in mother–child interactions relate to early gender differences in mathematical competencies? Empirical results from the NEPS Newborn Cohort study
While gender differences in mathematical competencies favoring boys are well researched for school and late Kindergarten age, much less is known...
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Descriptive feedback with targeted education to improve telephonic escalation of care: a simulation-based study
BackgroundAwareness of communication failures in healthcare has necessitated the implementation of standardized, validated handover tools such as...
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Improving the Quality of Early Childhood Education and Care in Oman
Children are seen as the future of Oman and the importance of early childhood education and care (ECEC) has been acknowledged by Omani policymakers...
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Insights into the Education System in India and the Current Impact of COVID-19 on Child Rights
This chapter provides insights into the education system in India and its metamorphosis from traditional face-to-face to virtual learning, focusing...
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Quality Criteria
In this chapter, quality criteria for the kinds of studies predominantly conducted in the field of early childhood education are discussed. This kind...
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The Adult-Child Co-existence: Asymmetry, Emotions, Upbringing
The chapter strives to overcome subject-centred thinking in our understanding of adult-child relations. The author addresses the non-scientific...
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Trauma-Informed Care in Early Childhood Education Settings: A Sco** Literature Review
Children ages birth to five experience trauma at high rates. Additionally, children with disabilities are more likely to experience trauma than...
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Conditions for Children’s Language and Literacy Learning in Swedish Preschools: Exploring Quality Variations with ECERS-3
This article aims to explore the conditions for children’s language and literacy learning in 153 Swedish preschools with children one to five years....
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Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care A Multi-theoretical perspective on research and practice
This book highlights contemporary questions around Early Childhood Education in Finland. It explores a range of issues relating to policies and...
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Factors Influential in Seeking Care for Neonates with Congenital Heart Disease
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects has contributed to improved survival for infants with critical forms of this disease. Early detection...
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Quality Monitoring in Day Care Centers and Preschools: Discourses, Concepts and Experiences from German Early Childhood Education and Care
This chapter first describes contemporary discourses and concepts related to pedagogical quality in day care centers and preschools as well as the...
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Parents’ Perspectives of Family Engagement with Early Childhood Education and Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services and families, impacting family access...