Who Cares for America's Children? Child Care Policy for the 1990s

Zellman, Gail L.; Hayes, Cheryl D.; Palmer, John L.; Zaslow, Martha

doi:10.2307/353017

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“…Consequently, the younger children in the service are often staffed by less qualified staff than the older children. This situation is problematic, as evidence within the current early childhood education literature strongly suggests that the qualities of children"s experiences are affected by the qualifications of the staff employed (Fisher, Patulny & Cummings, 2004;Hayes, Palmer, & Zaslow, 1990;Whitebrook, Howes, & Phillips, 1990;Wangmann, 1995;McCartney, Scarr, Phillips & Grajek, 1985;Philips, 1987;Phillips & Adams, 2001).…”

Section: Teachers In Early Childhood Services -The Current Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Process quality refers to the interactions that occur in the child care environment and the child"s daily experiences (Helburn & Howes, 1996). Extensive research supports staff training, which relates specifically to knowledge of child development, as the most identifiable contributing factor in producing good quality interactions (Fisher et al, 2004;Hayes et al, 1990;McCartney et al, 1985;Philips, 1987;Phillips & Adams, 2001;Wangmann, 1995;Whitebrook et al, 1990).…”

Section: Identifying High Quality Early Childhood Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Life is Good for Babies

Ireland

2007

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The Children's Services Regulation 2004 (NSW) makes it possible for children aged between birth and two years to be without a university qualified teacher in a centre-based long day care service. However, research demonstrates important links between caregivers' formal training and the quality of early childhood education. This case study, about a rural children‟s service which successfully employs a university qualified teacher in the infant-toddler room, highlights the role of strong pedagogical beliefs, sound management strategies and a commitment to rural community capacity building as important organisational contributions to the employment of a teacher. The research has implications for leadership in the provision of high quality infant-toddler education.

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Section: Teachers In Early Childhood Services -The Current Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%