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Shining a light on early childhood educators' work: A report from the Australian study exemplary early childhood educators at work: A multi level investigation
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posted on 2024-06-03, 00:23 authored by Megan Gibson, Frances Press, Linda Harrison, Sandie Wong, Tamara Cumming, Sharon Ryan, Kim Crisp, Suzanne Richardson, Leanne Gibbs, Mandy CookeMandy Cooke, Jude BrownShining a light on early childhood educators' work: A report from the Australian study exemplary early childhood educators at work: A multi level investigation
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engResearch statement
Background The site of early childhood education sits at the intersection of other policy objectives: parental workforce participation, mitigating education disadvantage, access to early intervention, school readiness, and importantly the cultivation of community – both for children and their families. However, these objectives and the aim of increasing children’s access to early childhood education are all too frequently undermined by shortages of appropriately qualified and skilled educators. Contribution This study focused on the work of educators in high-quality early childhood settings. It did so deliberately, to draw out the best of what we know about high-quality pedagogy and practice. By developing a deeper understanding of what ‘exemplary’ educators do, and the ways in which this work is organisationally supported, the report aspires to inform preservice training, professional support, policy and practice. At its heart, the report draws together evidence to garner early childhood educators the recognition that they deserve and honours the body of specialist expertise that underpins this work. Significance This report draws on the five-year Australian Research Council funded study Exemplary Early Childhood Educators at Work. Three phases include a time use diary, focus groups and case studies to examine what exemplary early childhood educators do and what enables their work. The findings and recommendations provide compelling evidence to inform policy, organisations/employers and educators themselves to provide the highest quality education and care for children.Publication classification
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Queensland University of TechnologyPlace of publication
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