An Analysis of Early Childhood Education Policy in China
An Analysis of Early Childhood Education Policy in China
- The Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association(환태평양유아교육연구학회)
- Asia-Pacific journal of research in early childhood education
- Vol.11 No.1
- : SCOPUS, KCI등재
- 2017.01
- 69 - 84 (16 pages)
China has given high priority to develop its entire educational system including early childhood education. Through secondary data and empirical studies, this paper critically analyzes the policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation of China’s national plan for medium and long-term education reform and development (2010-2020) with regard to early childhood education. The study indicated that formulation of the plan was done with high collaboration of the government and the people. Both ordinary people and experts in the field participated through various platforms. So far, the plan is meeting its objectives, although there are discrepancies between different provinces, and within municipalities. The study will enable to shape the education policy in practice, and share the experiences of China to other countries with similar initiatives.
General Background of Early Childhood Education in China
Early Childhood Education as Stipulated in the Plan
Methodology
Policy Analysis and Discussion
Conclusion
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