The Impact of Policy Change. Proceedings of Early Childhood Convention (5th, Dunedin, New Zealand, September 8-12, 1991).

Overview & Synopsis

The theme of this convention was the impact of policy changes on practices in early childhood education worldwide, and particularly in New Zealand. Nine keynote addresses considered issues relevant to early childhood education. A total of 53 papers presented at the convention discussed: (1) cultural issues in early childhood education; (2) educational and recreational programs for young children in hospitals; (3) new ideas being implemented in early childhood programs; (4) links between parents and education professionals; (5) a model program to assist the integration of children with disabilities into their community; (6) training of early childhood staff; (7) parent education and support; (8) quality in early childhood education; (9) early childhood education policies; and (10) research in early childhood education. The names and addresses of convention participants are appended. A reference list or bibliography is provided with some of the papers. (BC)