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Mecham, Neil A. – Young Children, 2010
During the author's trips to Denmark as an instructor of American college students studying abroad, he led groups to visit several "boernehavens," which are the Danish equivalents of U.S. preschools for children ages 3 to 5. Danish society values confident individuals who can take initiative when faced with challenges and opportunities.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Education, Looping (Teachers), Outdoor Education
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Allen, Megan; Staley, Lynn – Young Children, 2007
Military deployment is a temporary assignment overseas or within the United States. During these assignments, families must live apart from their loved one in the service. Many teachers are unfamiliar with the unique lifestyle and challenges faced by families during military deployment. A safe and caring learning environment is essential in…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Coping, Classroom Environment, Military Personnel
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New, Rebecca S. – Young Children, 1999
Maintains that the Italian concept of "l'inserimento" suggests a different way of thinking about children's entry to out-of-home care and challenges American practitioners to rethink current interpretations of quality care, teachers' professional responsibilities, and the role of child-development theory. Concludes that cultural…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Development, Context Effect, Cultural Differences