Descriptor
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Educational Attitudes | 1 |
| Enrollment | 1 |
| Instruction | 1 |
| Learning Readiness | 1 |
| School Entrance Age | 1 |
| School Readiness | 1 |
Source
| Young Children | 1 |
Author
| Kagan, Sharon L. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedKagan, Sharon L. – Young Children, 1999
Addresses the origins of the American school readiness myth, arguing that Americans are far too preoccupied with readiness. Concludes that early childhood professionals need to address and demystify this myth by defining early childhood education in the content-oriented context of what young children should know and be able to do. (SD)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Attitudes, Enrollment, Instruction
