Conference Papers

The quest for quality early childhood education in Hong Kong

Title:
The quest for quality early childhood education in Hong Kong
Authors:
- Yuen, Wai Kwan Gail The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Year Published:
2007
Conference:
Conference on Early Childhood Care and Development: Perspectives from the Majority World (2007: The University of Victoria, BC)
Education Categories:
- Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  - QB Pre-school Education, Child Caring Facilities, Maternal & Infantile Health Facilities
Keywords:
Educational Policy and Management Early Childhood Education
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Pre-Primary Education
Abstract:
The Hong Kong government is often criticized for borrowing overseas educational ideas without making reference to local situations and socio-cultural contexts. Yet, policy, as a dominant discourse and a form of disciplinary power, has been a significant shaping force of local practice and particular understandings of early development and education. The presentation will provide a critical examination of such policy impact and challenge prevailing notions of quality.
Note:
Paper presented at the Conference on Early Childhood Care and Development: Perspectives from the Majority World
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Conference Papers
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/b7445fcd
Entry Date:
2015-03-17