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Communication keys: understanding the importance of the early childhood teacher's role in children's language and literacy development within a holistic, integrative approach to child development

conference contribution
posted on 2015-09-21, 00:00 authored by Sarah OhiSarah Ohi
Early childhood is a critical period in children’s lives during which experiences and the quality of the interactions lay the foundation for their subsequent learning and behavior, impacting upon the their lives. In response to Early Years research that identifies the positive impact of quality early years education upon children’s future learning, governments worldwide are implementing changes in policy, processes, professional learning and practice and are pouring funds into early childhood education. A range of approaches and multiple strategies are being adopted in an effort to improve children’s health, education and overall well-being, including the holistic and integrative approach such as that undertaken in Indonesia. This paper argues that high quality Early Childhood teachers play an important role within these approaches and this is discussed in light of the research - policy - praxis nexus, with language and literacy development as a focus area.

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Pagination

14-23

Location

Padang, Indonesia

Start date

2015-09-20

End date

2015-09-21

ISBN-13

9786021712597

Language

eng

Publication classification

E2 Full written paper - non-refereed / Abstract reviewed, X Not reportable

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2015, State University of Padang

Editor/Contributor(s)

Muryanti E

Title of proceedings

The 3rd International Conference of Early Childhood Education (ICECE): Early Childhood Education Holistic and Integrative

Event

ICECE International Conference of Early Childhood Education (3rd: 2015: Padang, Indonesia)

Publisher

State University of Padang

Place of publication

Padang, Indonesia

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