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Predictors of Chinese early childhood program quality: Implications for policies | |
Hu, Bi Ying1![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
2016-11 | |
Source Publication | Children and Youth Services Review
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ISSN | 0190-7409 |
Volume | 70Pages:152-162 |
Abstract | This study explores the relationship between structural variables and program quality in early childhood programs across economic, sociocultural, and policy contexts in Zhejiang, China. Using the Chinese Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (CECERS), researchers collected data in 162 randomly selected classrooms representative of the sociocultural and economic conditions of Chinese early childhood programs. The findings showed that a set of program structural variables accounted for 60% of the variance in overall program quality. Similar findings were shown for two specific program quality indicators: structural quality (‘Provisions for Learning’) and process quality (‘Teaching & Interaction’). Results suggest that policy makers in early childhood education in China should offer more benefits and training for teachers, recognize teachers’ professional qualifications, and maintain lower child-to-teacher ratio to improve Chinese ECE programs. |
Keyword | Chinese Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Policy Process Quality Structural Predictor |
DOI | 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.09.013 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SSCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Family Studies ; Social Work |
WOS Subject | Family Studies ; Social Work |
WOS ID | WOS:000388784200017 |
Publisher | PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-84988535479 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | Faculty of Education |
Corresponding Author | Li, Kejian |
Affiliation | 1.Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau, E33, Macao, China 2.FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States 3.Hangzhou College of Early Childhood Teacher Education, Zhejiang Normal University at Hangzhou, China |
First Author Affilication | Faculty of Education |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Hu, Bi Ying,Mak, Miranda Chi Kuan,Neitzel, Jennifer,et al. Predictors of Chinese early childhood program quality: Implications for policies[J]. Children and Youth Services Review, 2016, 70, 152-162. |
APA | Hu, Bi Ying., Mak, Miranda Chi Kuan., Neitzel, Jennifer., Li, Kejian., & Fan, Xitao (2016). Predictors of Chinese early childhood program quality: Implications for policies. Children and Youth Services Review, 70, 152-162. |
MLA | Hu, Bi Ying,et al."Predictors of Chinese early childhood program quality: Implications for policies".Children and Youth Services Review 70(2016):152-162. |
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