The Complex and Dynamic Nature of Quality in Early Care and Educational Programs: A Case for Chaos.

Authors :: Buell, Martha J.
Cassidy, Deborah J.
Source :: Journal of Research in Childhood Education. Spr-Sum 2001 15(2):209-219.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Describes how chaos theory can be used to understand the nature of quality in early care and education settings. Reviews research on quality and quality initiatives, noting challenges to such quality enhancement initiatives. Details an application of the tenets of chaos theory to early care and educational settings, and includes recommendations for research and policy. (Author/KB)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0256-8543
Volume :: 15
Issue :: 2
Database :: ERIC
Journal :: Journal of Research in Childhood Education
Publication Type :: Report
Accession number :: EJ629996
Document Type :: Information Analyses<br />Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive

Tools