Early Childhood: Research and Reflective practice

This book examines the approaches, content and design, and practices of current early childhood teacher preparation programs in universities across Australia, and compares them with those in Finland, Norway and Sweden. It is well established that investment in good quality early childhood education yields the best outcomes for children, and that there is significant correlation between quality early childhood learning environments and qualified teachers.

The author takes the reader step by step through each stage of preparing for, carrying out, and writing up a research project.