The hidden complexity of early childhood educators' work: The Exemplary Early Childhood Educators at Work study

Press, Frances, Harrison, Linda, Wong, Sandie, , Cumming, Tamara, & Ryan, Sharon (2020) The hidden complexity of early childhood educators' work: The Exemplary Early Childhood Educators at Work study. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 21(2), pp. 172-175.

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A considerable body of research suggests that knowledgeable and skilled educators are key to the quality of early childhood services. However, the skills and knowledge of educators is subject to being underestimated and contested. In response, the Exemplary Early Childhood Educators at Work Study has been designed to bring to light the distinctive nature of the work of early childhood educators and its complexity. The study draws its sample from centre based early childhood services that are rated as high quality by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

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ID Code: 202508
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
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Gibson, Meganorcid.org/0000-0002-7264-9189
Measurements or Duration: 4 pages
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Keywords: early childhood, workforce, teaching
DOI: 10.1177/1463949120931986
ISSN: 1463-9491
Pure ID: 64456674
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Education
Past > Schools > School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education
Copyright Owner: The Author(s) 2020
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