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Quality early childhood education for all and the Covid-19 crisis: A viewpoint

Jane Spiteri1

  • 1Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malta, Room 234, Old Humanities Building, Msida, MSD 2080 Malta.

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|January 11, 2021
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The COVID-19 crisis impacts early childhood education and care (ECEC), causing stress for young children and educators. Adapting curricula is crucial for quality education and can drive positive change.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Educational Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Health pandemics and crises significantly disrupt child development and education.
  • Young children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings face ongoing emotional and psychological stress due to the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Existing curricula may not adequately address the unique challenges posed by large-scale pandemics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the educational prospects of young children in ECEC.
  • To highlight the need for responsive ECEC curricula.
  • To propose actions for ensuring quality education aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

Main Methods:

  • This is a viewpoint article, synthesizing existing research and expert opinion.
  • It analyzes the implications of crises on child development and education.
  • It references the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for educational frameworks.

Main Results:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic creates significant emotional and psychological stress for young children and ECEC professionals.
  • A lack of pandemic-informed curricula increases pressure and anxiety.
  • Crises can serve as a catalyst for necessary educational reform.

Conclusions:

  • ECEC curricula must evolve to incorporate pandemic preparedness and support child well-being.
  • Proactive curriculum adjustments are essential to mitigate stress and ensure continued quality education.
  • Adapting to crises can foster innovation and resilience in early childhood education.

Keywords:
Covid-19SDGscurriculumearly childhood educationpandemicquality education

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