Transitions in Early Childhood Education: Five Case Studies

• In Event: Poster Session 17
  In Poster Session: Social Influences on Learning

Abstract

The Transitions in Early Childhood Education: Five Case Studies research project examines five Early Years Centres currently transitioning from the early childhood sector in Prince Edward Island to an early childhood system. The timing of this transition, as well as new expectations and regulations governing the educators and staff of Early Years Centres, has caused major shifts in the environment and services provided for children and their parents. This research, conducted from a qualitative perspective, provides an in-depth understanding of the pressures, experiences, and impacts that mandated change has had on stakeholders. The researchers submit that understandings developed from the case studies on Prince Edward Island can inform the experiences of other jurisdictions.

Authors

• Martha A. Gabriel, University of Prince Edward Island

• Ray Doiron, University of Prince Edward Island

• Gabriela Sanchez, University of Prince Edward Island