VOICES FROM THE FIELD: A PERSONAL EXPLORATION OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO ECEC IN AUSTRALIA
Abstract
"Voices from the Field: A Personal Exploration of Universal Access to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Australia" offers an autoethnographic narrative that delves into the complexities of navigating state policy in the Australian ECEC landscape. Drawing from personal experiences and observations, this paper illuminates the challenges, triumphs, and reflections encountered in advocating for universal access to quality early childhood education. Through introspective storytelling, the author provides insights into the lived realities of stakeholders within the ECEC sector, offering a unique lens through which to understand the intricacies of policy implementation and its impact on practitioners, families, and children.
Keywords
Autoethnography, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), State PolicyHow to Cite
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