Nauczyciele wczesnej edukacji w świetle międzynarodowych badań porównawczych
Early Education Teachers in the Light of International Comparative Research

Summary/Abstract: The article describes the main issues related to the functioning of early childhood education and care in Europe based on a comparative analysis of thirty-eight education systems. The special role of teachers in children’s development, achieving high learning results and achieving educational success was emphasized. Structural reforms concerning the qualifications of early childhood education workers, aimed at professionalisation of teaching staff, are presented. The minimum level of qualifications required of pre-primary education teachers in institutionalized early childhood education and care facilities in European countries was compared. The same analyzes were presented in relation to assistants employed in this sector of education. The status of professional development of teachers and assistants employed in early childhood education institutions in Europe was also characterized.

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