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Early Childhood Education Leadership in Times of Crisis

International Studies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Early Childhood Education Leadership in Times of Crisis explores the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early childhood education and care (ECE). This volume presents empirical findings from authors across twelve countries, shedding light on how ECE leaders experienced unprecedented challenges and the coping strategies they employed. It offers valuable insights into diverse crisis management mechanisms within ECE systems worldwide, highlighting adaptations in day-to-day practices during turbulent times.
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Authors from twelve countries present empirical findings gaining information on different crisis management mechanisms in early childhood education and care ECE systems around the world.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected all aspects of professional and private life worldwide, including the field of early childhood education and care (ECE). This volume sheds light on leadership in ECE: How did leaders experience the challenges they were facing and what coping strategies did they apply in order to deal with the changes in everyday life and practices in ECE centres?

Authors from twelve countries present empirical findings, gaining information on different crisis management mechanisms in ECE systems around the world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783847426837

Publisher: Verlag Barbara Budrich

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2023

Country: Germany

Imprint: Verlag Barbara Budrich

Contributors:

  • Edited by Prof. Dr. Petra Strehmel
  • Edited by Ph. D. Lauri Heikonen
  • Edited by Ph. D. Kirsi-Marja Heikkinen
  • Contributions by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Kalicki
  • Contributions by Dr. Sina Fackler
  • Edited by Ph. D. Raisa Ahtiainen
  • Edited by Ph. D. Elina Fonsén
  • Contributions by Prof. Marit Bøe
  • Edited by Ph. D. Emanuel Tamir

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Elina Fonsén, PhD, is Associate Professor at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

Raisa Ahtiainen, PhD, is University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and Visiting Researcher at the Tallinn University, Estonia.

Kirsi-Marja Heikkinen, M.A., is PhD-researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

Lauri Heikonen, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

Dr. Petra Strehmel, is professor at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

Emanuel Tamir, PhD, is a senior lecturer in educational administration and leadership program, campus of education, Tel-Hai College, Israel.

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