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EJ473190 PS521007
Title: Professionalism and the Preparation of Early Childhood Education Practitioners.Author(s): Saracho, Olivia N.; Spodek, Bernard
Source: Early Child Development and Care, v89 p1-17 1993
Publication Date: 1993
ISSN: 0300-4430
Language: English
Document Type: Information Analysis (070); Journal articles (080)
Journal Announcement: CIJMAR1994
Defines and
discusses professionalism, and discusses the certification, credentialing,
and preparation of early childhood teachers in light of recent research
on these topics and the educational reform movement. Argues that
the integration of new knowledge emerging from studies of educational
practice and child development can help raise levels of professionalism.
(MDM)
Descriptors: *Credentials; *Early Childhood Education; *Educational
Change; Educational Improvement; Elementary School Teachers; *Preschool
Teachers; Professional Development; Professional Recognition; *Teacher
Certification; *Teacher Education
Identifiers: *Professionalism
