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A critical review of the early childhood literature
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) undertook a critical review of the key and influential evidence on the value of preschool for three year olds, Indigenous children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds and the applicability of the international evidence to the Australian context. They canvassed literature from Australia, UK, USA, Canada and Europe and selected the seven early childhood programs considered to be the most influential, highly referenced and evaluated studies since 1960.
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Early childhood education workforce issues in Australian and international contexts
An initial study of the Australian and international literature regarding early childhood education and care (ECEC) raises several key issues for its workforce. Much of the policy interest focuses on the role of the workforce in delivering quality education and care. The critical question is how staff can deliver early childhood programs that are of high enough quality to support positive learning and developmental outcomes for children, especially among those facing risks to their healthy development. There is evidence that ECEC with the most favourable cognitive and social outcomes for child ... Show more
An initial study of the Australian and international literature regarding early childhood education and care (ECEC) raises several key issues for its workforce. Much of the policy interest focuses on the role of the workforce in delivering quality education and care. The critical question is how staff can deliver early childhood programs that are of high enough quality to support positive learning and developmental outcomes for children, especially among those facing risks to their healthy development. There is evidence that ECEC with the most favourable cognitive and social outcomes for children are indirectly related to well-trained and qualified professionals and lower staff-to-child ratios (OECD Publishing, 2012). The National Quality Standard (NQS) in Australia has addressed these factors by setting minimum staff-to-child ratios and qualification requirements. However, improving these standards has now contributed to a shortage of qualified ECEC staff across Australia, particularly in [New South Wales] NSW (Productivity Commission, 2014).
The primary issue currently facing the early childhood workforce in Australia appears to be attracting and retaining appropriately qualified ECEC professionals. Factors include comparatively poor pay and conditions, few progression opportunities and a lack of professional recognition and support despite the complexity of the work. Some Australian governments have attempted to address these issues through ECEC workforce strategies. Internationally, the ECEC sector faces similar problems including low wages, fragmented ECEC sectors, a lack of information sharing and the need for professional recognition and a more diverse workforce.
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Corporate authors: New South Wales. Department of Education. Early Childhood Education Directorate
Published: [Sydney, New South Wales], Early Childhood Education Directorate, 2017
Resource type: Government report or paper
Physical description: 28 p.
Series: Early Childhood Education Directorate literature review
Document number: TD/TNC 140.62
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Subjects: Providers of education and training Outcomes Industry Employment Career development Income Workforce development Qualifications
Keywords: Literature review Working conditions Professional recognition Skill shortage Government policy Professional development Educators
Geographic subjects: Australia New Zealand Oceania Canada United States North America Great Britain Sweden Italy Germany Europe
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