Understanding perceptions of quality among early childhood education stakeholders in Tanzania and Lesotho: A multiple qualitative case study

Shaping the early care and education of young deaf children in Ghana

“…The theoretical framework for this work conceptualises caregiving as part of a sociocultural context where biology and culture are intertwined (Keller et al, 2004). A bioecological framework (Bronfenbrenner & Morris, 2006) is employed to analyse the interconnecting influences on early development, care, and support (Davis et al, 2021). Data gathering involved interviews with 12 caregivers about their experiences of raising a deaf child.…”

Meta-thematic analysis of quality in early childhood education and care

“…These models are based on ecological theory, learning theory, attachment theory, the sociocultural approach, the systems approach, and structure and process approaches that emphasize on quality features (Burchinal, 2018;Caublot and Blicharski, 2016;Eadie et al, 2022;Vandell and Wolfe, 2000). Ecological theory (Bronfenbrenner and Morris, 2006) places the child at the center and examines the influence of many systems and their interaction on the quality of life (Burchinal, 2018;Davis et al, 2021). Consequently, it offers information on the location of quality inputs to prioritize.…”

“…Since social structures and institutions are embedded in a system surrounded by culture, the quality and quality elements of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) environment influence the expected goals of education and care, the methods for achieving these goals, and the interactions involved in the process based on cultural values and beliefs. In other words, culture contributes to the formation of high-quality discourses, and quality is shaped by the values that are given importance (Davis et al, 2021;Rosenthal, 2003;Tobin, 2005). In collectivist civilizations, values relating to solidarity, social cohesiveness, and sharing are prioritized, whereas, in individualist societies, competition and self-actualization are prioritized.…”

“…he first years of a child's life are crucial for the development of cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills. Intervention programs, a supportive environment, and quality education improve children's short-and long-term development (Brodin et al, 2015;Davis et al, 2021;UNICEF, 2017;Vandenbroeck et al, 2018). Early childhood education and care (ECEC), which involves planned and programmed procedures consistent with the policy objectives of countries, aims to achieve positive results for children, families, and society.…”

Profiles of Quality in Three Distinct Early Childhood Programs Using the Brief Early Childhood Quality Inventory (BEQI)

“…Wolf et al ( 2022 ) report that early childhood professionals in Ghana do not view all practices within the CLASS scale as relevant to their contexts. Davis et al, ( 2021 ) found that there was agreement on key aspects of quality as measured in the MELE, but little support to implement quality practices. Adaptations of MELE have revealed that many countries require additions or changes to quality scales before considering them appropriate for the setting (Raikes et al, 2020 ).…”