Early Childhood Education
Learning doesn't begin in school, it begins at birth;
Early childhood education (ECE), also known as
nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates
to the teaching of children (formally and informally) from birth up to
the age of eight. Traditionally, this is up to the equivalent of third
grade.
ECE is described as an
important period in child development.
ECE emerged as a field of study during the Enlightenment, particularly
in European countries with high literacy rates. It continued to grow
through the nineteenth century as universal primary education became a
norm in the Western world. In recent years, early childhood education
has become a prevalent public policy issue, as funding for preschool and
pre-K is debated by municipal, state, and federal lawmakers.
Governing entities are also debating the central focus of early
childhood education with debate on developmental appropriate play versus
strong academic preparation curriculum in reading, writing, and math.
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