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Early childhood transitions research: A review of concepts, theory, and practice

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Working Papers 48

Author:

Pia Vogler, Gina Crivello and Martin Woodhead

Publication date:

06/2008

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978-90-6195-103-2

ISSN:

1383-7907

Publication code:

B-WOP-048

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This paper reviews the major perspectives in research on early childhood transitions. Assessing concepts in developmental theory that preceded transitions research, as well as more recent approaches including systems theories and the role of children as active participants in transitions, the paper reveals the predominant areas of focus in both academic and professional studies. The authors give examples to show how multidisciplinary collaboration and culturally sensitive interventions can result in better participation of both parents and children in crucial early childhood transitions.

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Early childhood education: questions of quality

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Early Childhood Matters 110

Author:

Various

Publication date:

06/2008

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1387-9553

Publication code:

B-ECM-110

Countries:

Bosnia-Herzegovina
Brazil
India
Peru
Tanzania
United Kingdom

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This edition of Early Childhood Matters seeks to focus attention on how quality early childhood programmes can lay the foundations for quality primary education. Among the articles there is an overview of the complex topic of ‘quality’ in early childhood education, an interview with a specialist in basic education for children that highlights the importance of respect for the right to education, and a look at Innocenti Research Centre’s Report Card 8, which suggests benchmarks for measuring the quality of early childhood education and care services in the OECD countries. Examples from ECD work come from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Peru, Tanzania, Brazil and India.

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La primera infancia y la enseñanza primaria: Las transiciones en los primeros años

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La Primera Infancia en Perspectiva 2

Author:

Martin Woodhead, Peter Moss (Ed.)

Publication date:

05/2008

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978-0-7492-2910-8

Publication code:

B-ECF-002S

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A través de la colaboración entre la Fundación y la Open University, esta serie de publicaciones se propone transmitir de forma clara y sencilla los mensajes procedentes del mundo académico para que sean de utilidad para los defensores de los derechos de la primera infancia.

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Early childhood in the Caribbean

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Working Papers 47

Author:

Christine Barrow

Publication date:

05/2008

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ISBN:

978-90-6195-102-5

ISSN:

1383-7907

Publication code:

B-WOP-047

Countries:

Dominican Republic
Trinidad & Tobago

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This working paper looks at the development and socialisation of children under 5 years of age in two Caribbean countries, Trinidad and Tobago and Dominica. A summary of a longer document, "Childhoods and family culture: Growing up outside, shifted or left behind?", it involved fieldwork in four very different communities as well as extensive discussion with academics and professionals. It looks at issues including poverty, cultural change, parenthood, community support, education and children's rights.

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Developing Positive Identities: Diversity and Young Children

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Early Childhood in Focus 3

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Liz Brooker, Martin Woodhead (Eds)

Publication date:

04/2008

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978-0-7492-1275-9

Publication code:

B-ECF-003

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Developing a positive identity is fundamental to realising every child’s rights. It is at the heart of early childhood policies and practices as well as being a core topic for social research. This issue of Early Childhood in Focus builds on theory and evidence about what makes for positive identity, how it can be affected by adversities, social exclusion and discrimination, and how young children’s resilience can be promoted.

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Expanding early childhood care and education: How much does it cost?

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Working Papers 46

Author:

Jan van Ravens and Carlos Aggio

Publication date:

03/2008

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ISBN:

978-90-6195-101-8

ISSN:

1383-7907

Publication code:

B-WOP-046

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Lack of transparency regarding the costs of Early Childhood Care and Education contributes to reluctance on the part of developing country governments and donors to invest in developing strong national policies. Building on a paper commissioned by UNESCO, this Working Paper presents a model - applied here to the Arab States - for estimating the costs of making early childhood services available to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. The Excel document referenced in the text is available at bernardvanleer.org/files/WP46_ECCE_Costing.xls

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Realising the right to education in multiple contexts

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Online Outreach Papers 2

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Various

Publication date:

01/2008

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Publication code:

B-OOP-002

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Background paper prepared for a symposium at the International Transitions Research Conference, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, April 2007. Three of the Foundation’s partner organisations present illustrations of how child rights are introduced in three different disadvantaged contexts, in India, Israel and Poland. With commentaries by Joseph Tobin of the Arizona State University, and international children’s rights consultant Gerison Lansdown. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A WEB-BASED PUBLICATION ONLY; NO PRINTED COPIES WILL BE PRODUCED.

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An analysis of abstracts from the Toronto AIDS conference

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Online Outreach Papers 1

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Lorraine Sherr, Rebecca Varrall

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01/2008

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Publication code:

B-OOP-001

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This paper explores the frequency and specifics of child-focused HIV research through a detailed analysis of the abstract database of the Toronto International AIDS Conference held in 2006, to inform research and programme agendas and highlight planning strategies for future such events. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A WEB-BASED PUBLICATION ONLY; NO PRINTED COPIES WILL BE PRODUCED.

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Early childhood spaces: Involving young children and practitioners in the design process

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Working Papers 45

Author:

Alison Clark

Publication date:

01/2008

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ISBN:

978-90-6195-099-8

ISSN:

1383 7907

Publication code:

B-WOP-045

Countries:

United Kingdom

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Using case studies, this working paper explores the methodology and some issues raised in seeking to involve young children in the process of designing buildings and spaces for early childhood provision. Now in press: printed copies can be ordered now, and will be despatched after 20th February 2008.

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Relaciones de apego: La calidad del cuidado en los primeros años

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La Primera Infancia en Perspectiva 1

Author:

John Oates (Ed.)

Publication date:

01/2008

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ISBN:

978-0-7492-2909-2

Publication code:

B-ECF-001S

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Esta primera edición de la serie "La primera infancia en perspectiva" lleva por título "Relaciones de apego: La calidad del cuidado en los primeros años". En ella se analiza cómo la atención y el cuidado, las condiciones económicas y sociales, así como el contexto cultural influyen sobre el desarrollo de las relaciones de apego, las cuales son decisivas para el desarrollo social, emocional y cognitivo de los niños pequeños.

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