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EJ543351 PS526357

Title: Early Childhood Teacher Education Programs: Is a 0-8 Focus Feasible?
Author(s): Sumsion, Jennifer
Source: Early Child Development and Care, v129 p129-41 Feb 1997
Publication Date: 1997
ISSN: 0300-4430
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJSEP1997

This study addressed whether early childhood teacher education programs can effectively prepare graduates to work with children across the entire 0-8 years age span, by profiling two student teachers. Data from their final practicums suggested that generalist programs can offer effective preparation for entry into the early childhood teaching profession. (MOK)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design; *Early Childhood Education; Foreign Countries; Practicums; *Preservice Teacher Education; Professional Education; Program Descriptions; *Program Effectiveness; *Young Children
Identifiers: Australia