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Clifford, Richard M. – Young Children, 1997
Discusses the importance of partnerships among professionals in early childhood education and in other fields for the effective and efficient functioning of organizations working with young children and their families. Considers how the diversity of members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the unique…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Early Childhood Education, Interprofessional Relationship, Organizations (Groups)

Clifford, Richard M. – Young Children, 1998
Discusses potential problems with the current emphasis on various collaborative educational partnerships in early childhood education: (1) avoidance of more fundamental educational issues; (2) pretense that collaboration comes at no cost; and (3) diversion from the primary task. Presents examples of effective collaboration and one in which…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Cooperation, Early Childhood Education, Interprofessional Relationship