An appropriate curriculum for 4-5-year-old children in Northern Ireland: Comparing play-based and formal approaches

Description:

A comparison of the quality of learning experiences for 4-5-year-old children in formal versus play-based models of education in Northern Ireland

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Walsh Glenda; Sproule Elizabeth; McGuinness Carol; Trew Karen; Rafferty Harry; Sheehy Noel

Publisher(s):

Routledge (Firm)

Country:

Northern Ireland; United Kingdom

Date Issued:

2006

Source:

Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 26(2), 201-221

Journal Title:

Early Years

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

201-221

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.2. Interventions/Curricula > 6.2.3. Preschool

13. International Child Care & Early Education > 13.1. Single-Country Studies

ISSN:

1472-4421

Online

0957-5146

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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