Towards unity amidst diversity in early childhood education: Report and reflection on the 10th PECERA International Conference

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Chan, Betty and Choy, Grace. (2010). Towards unity amidst diversity in early childhood education: Report and reflection on the 10th PECERA International Conference. Asia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education. 4(2), pp. 3 - 28.
AuthorsChan, Betty and Choy, Grace
Abstract

Early childhood education professionals in the Asian Pacific regions are facing various diversities, including economic and social diversities, cultural diversities, diversities in religious beliefs or value systems, and diversities in early childhood teacher education and school administration. Despite the different areas of diversities, they are united with one goal, that is, providing quality education for the benefit of children that meet their developmental needs. The Chinese concept of “He” or Harmony is instrumental in understanding “unity in diversity”. Harmony presupposes the existence of differences. Early childhood education in the Asian Pacific regions can be different and yet harmonious. By sharing latest research and teaching experience among early childhood professionals in an international platform such as PECERA, they can be united by vigorously proven theories and the most effective pedagogies, and it is achieved in a supportive environment.

Year2010
JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education
Journal citation4 (2), pp. 3 - 28
PublisherPacific Early Childhood Education Research Association
ISSN1976-1961
Web address (URL)http://www.pecerajournal.com/?page=5&a=21801
Page range3 - 28
Place of publicationRepublic of Korea
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