Abstract

NIETO DE FAGOAGA, Claudia Pamela. Early Childhood Care and Education: Challenges for Educators. Rev. Sci. [online]. 2024, vol.9, n.33, pp.405-418.  Epub May 09, 2025. ISSN 2542-2987.  https://doi.org/10.29394/scientific.issn.2542-2987.2024.9.33.19.405-418.

This essay analyzes the factors that determine the efficiency of educators in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). It argues that such efficiency depends on three fundamental elements: specialized teacher training, the influence of sociocultural context, and educational relevance. In this regard, Blanco (2005); emphasizes that specialized training directly impacts children's integral development, while subsequently Araujo, Dormal, and Schady (2017); confirm better outcomes in children attended by qualified educators. Additionally, Adamson (2008): demonstrates how cultural context determines educational purposes: the United States emphasizes school preparation, while Nordic countries prioritize socioemotional skills and values. Similarly, Zapata and Ceballos (2010): underline that educational guidelines emerge from each nation's political and cultural order. Concerning relevance, researchers Pezo and Führer (2018): demonstrate the importance of responding to local realities. Finally, drawing upon Ancheta and Lázaro (2013): the essay concludes that an efficient educator must contribute to social democratization, guaranteeing equal opportunities for all children.

Keywords : early childhood education; teacher training; child development; educational quality; equal opportunity.

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