Matches in UGent Biblio for { ?s ?p There is a consensus among researchers that children benefit from high-quality early-childhood education and that these beneficial effects are most salient for children at risk for developmental delays. However, different studies have also shown that children from poor families are overrepresented in early-childhood education of poor quality. Policies that favor funding by local or central authorities are more effective in enhancing accessibility than market-oriented policies. Further, this article discusses what quality may mean in contexts of diversity. Child-centered curricula that take into account children’s and families’ diverse perspectives are more successful in creating profitable learning spaces. This asks for reflective practitioners that document their educational practices and that strive for belonging and involvement, rather than for parents’ participation.. }
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- aggregation abstract "There is a consensus among researchers that children benefit from high-quality early-childhood education and that these beneficial effects are most salient for children at risk for developmental delays. However, different studies have also shown that children from poor families are overrepresented in early-childhood education of poor quality. Policies that favor funding by local or central authorities are more effective in enhancing accessibility than market-oriented policies. Further, this article discusses what quality may mean in contexts of diversity. Child-centered curricula that take into account children’s and families’ diverse perspectives are more successful in creating profitable learning spaces. This asks for reflective practitioners that document their educational practices and that strive for belonging and involvement, rather than for parents’ participation.".