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Families' Experiences of a Universal Play-Based Early Childhood Program in Nova Scotia: Implications for Policy and Practice
| العنوان: | Families' Experiences of a Universal Play-Based Early Childhood Program in Nova Scotia: Implications for Policy and Practice |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Carolan, Patrick L., McIsaac, Jessie-Lee D. (ORCID |
| المصدر: | Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 2021 35(4):550-566. |
| الإتاحة: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2021 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Early Childhood Education, Play, Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Educational Finance, Educational Policy, Preschool Children, Student Attitudes, Public Schools, Attendance, School Readiness |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Canada |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02568543.2020.1773588 |
| تدمد: | 0256-8543 |
| مستخلص: | This study examined families' experiences of a publicly funded, play-based early learning program for children in the year before school entry. An online survey was conducted with parents and/or guardians (n = 291) to learn about their child's outcomes in the program, their perception of play-based learning, attitudes toward the program, and how the program supported their family. Socio-demographic information was also collected (income, education). A concurrent triangulation mixed methods design was used in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative survey questions through descriptive and inferential statistics, followed by content analysis of open-ended responses. The majority of parents felt their child was supported by the program and would transition more easily to the first year of school as a result of participating. The results also indicate the importance of connection to school community and good communication with a child's educators as predictors for positive attitudes toward play-based learning. Overall, the study reinforces the importance of publicly funded quality early childhood education and ensuring that parents value the play-based philosophy of these programs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1314058 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
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Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 0256-8543 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/02568543.2020.1773588 |