The integration of the arts in early childhood education and care in Finland

This research examines the educational system in Finland and how it involves and implements the arts in early childhood education and care (ECEC). The study explores the understanding and practice of art integration from ECEC teachers’ perspectives and experiences. In addition to these perceptions,...

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Main Author: Cortez, Krista
Other Authors: Faculty of Education and Psychology, Kasvatustieteiden ja psykologian tiedekunta, Kasvatustieteiden laitos, Department of Education, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylän yliopisto
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2024
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