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Early Childhood Education History Timeline
(1700s - Present)Learn about the important milestones and developments in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Education Development
Preschool teachers pivotal in computer adoption, constructivist theory highlights
2003
According to the constructivist theory, the role of preschool teachers is critical in successfully adopting computers as they existed in 2003.
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Children participating in ECE graduate high school at higher rates
2017
Researchers report in 2017 that children who participate in early childhood education graduate high school at significantly greater rates than those who do not.
Low attendance in early childhood education worldwide
2023
As of 2023, only around 4 in 10 children aged 3 and 4 attend early childhood education globally.
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Global Initiatives and Policies
First World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education
Sep 27, 2010 - Sep 29, 2010
The first World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education takes place in Moscow, jointly organized by UNESCO and the city of Moscow.
Sustainable Development Goals emphasize early childhood education
2015
Under Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals, countries commit to ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education, including early childhood education.
Early childhood education included in Sustainable Development Goals' targets
2015
The 'Framework for Action' adopted by UNESCO member states outlines how to provide at least one year of free and compulsory pre-primary education of good quality, as encouraged by the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Early childhood programs improve future job market prospects
2019
The World Bank's 2019 World Development Report identifies early childhood development programs as one of the most effective ways to equip children with the skills they need for future labor markets.
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Human Rights Watch policy calls for free and compulsory pre-primary education
2022
In 2022, Human Rights Watch adopts a policy calling on states to make at least one year of free and compulsory, inclusive, quality pre-primary education available and accessible for all children.
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Conventions and Human Rights
Convention on Worst Forms of Child Labour ratified by 179 countries
Apr 2014
By April 2014, 179 countries had ratified the International Labour Organization's Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, which aims to eliminate child labor.
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Convention on the Rights of the Child ratified by 194 countries
Apr 2014
By April 2014, 194 countries had ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which recognizes the right of every child to education.
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Key Facts
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau's book 'Emile' influences the field of Early Childhood Education in the 18th century.
- Friedrich Froebel establishes the first kindergarten in Germany in 1837.
- Maria Montessori develops her educational method for young children in the early 20th century.
- The Head Start program is launched in the United States in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty.
- Current trends in Early Childhood Education focus on play-based learning and the importance of early childhood development.
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