Contents

• This essay is based on the following requirement -
• Assessment: Essay
• Critically analyse quality within the context of early childhood education in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. As part of the analysis, consider the perspectives of children, families/whānau, teachers, government and the early childhood sector, and critically discuss self-review processes in terms of the associated benefits and challenges it brings in contributing to quality in early childhood centres.
• Guidelines: Essay
•  Discourse around quality should include reference to multiple perspectives
•  Relevant literature must be critically analysed. This means comparing and contrasting key elements. Reference to a robust range
• of literature is needed to achieve this. There is an expectation that this goes beyond the course literature.
•  Discourse around self-review could consider relevant benefits and challenges, and demonstrate an understanding of the purpose
• of self-review, including reference to the Early Childhood Regulatory framework.

Description

Quality in early childhood education is very essential since it not only affects the everyday experiences of children but also enable the children grow more effectively. According to the researchers, the educational settings and the support and intervention of teachers, families and other members in the society influences the learning of the young children (Ritchie & Skerrett, 2013). The report critically analyses quality in early childhood education in Aotearoa/New Zealand and also analyses the benefits and challenges of self-review in contributing to quality in early childhood education.