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The Coronavirus Pandemic and Lessons Learned in Preschools in Norway, Sweden and the United States: OMEP Policy Forum

Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson1, Judith T Wagner2, Elin Eriksen Ødegaard3

  • 1Department of Education, Communication and Learning, Gothenburg University, Box 300, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.

International Journal of Early Childhood = Revue Internationale De L'Enfance Prescolaire = Revista Internacional De La Infancia Pre-Escolar
|August 25, 2020
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Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted early childhood education globally. Teachers in Sweden, Norway, and the US navigated challenges and found benefits, sharing experiences to inform future preparedness.

Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruption to educational systems globally in 2020.
  • Early childhood education (ECE) faced unique challenges due to the vulnerability of young children and the sector's reliance on in-person interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on early childhood education in Sweden, Norway, and the United States.
  • To document teachers' experiences, actions, and perspectives in ECE settings during the pandemic.
  • To identify similarities and differences in ECE practices across the three countries and discuss future pandemic preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach involving teachers' experiential accounts from ECE settings in Sweden, Norway, and the US.
  • Analysis of teachers' reports on program priorities, parental and child reactions, and teacher concerns.
  • Cross-contextual comparison of ECE practices and pandemic responses.

Main Results:

  • Teachers reported significant challenges including frequent policy changes and managing infection risks.
  • Despite difficulties, teachers identified benefits for their practice, including enhanced engagement with children and families.
  • Culturally situated similarities and differences in ECE practices were observed across the three nations.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic presented complex challenges for ECE, necessitating adaptive strategies from educators.
  • Teachers' resilience and innovative practices highlight the critical role of ECE professionals.
  • Cross-cultural insights offer valuable lessons for improving future pandemic preparedness in early childhood education.

Keywords:
COVID-19Novel coronavirusPandemicPreschool

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