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Publication Date: 2020
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Educator Identity in a Neoliberal Context: Recognising and Supporting Early Childhood Education and Care Educators
Rogers, Marg; Dovigo, Fabio; Doan, Laura
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, v28 n6 p806-822 2020
In most majority countries, early childhood educators' work occurs in a context increasingly dominated by neoliberal logic. A large body of literature emphasises that neoliberalism flourishes in society by fuelling mutual distrust and competition among people to pursue individual performance and material gain. This system has crept into education systems which were set up with very different philosophies, becoming an intrinsic part of educators' work, negatively affecting the educators and their image of themselves. Utilising a variety of qualitative methodologies, this paper reports on research projects undertaken in three countries that highlight some of the neoliberal barriers to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). It also offers ways forward to support educators within this context.
Descriptors: Professional Identity, Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Preschool Teachers, Neoliberalism, Educational Philosophy, Self Concept, Cross Cultural Studies, Barriers, Educational Quality, Professionalism, Comparative Education, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries, Mentors, Communities of Practice, Beginning Teachers, Creative Activities, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Constructivism (Learning), Armed Forces, Military Personnel, Vignettes, Parent Attitudes, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Self Esteem, Self Efficacy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia; Italy; Canada
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