Kindergarten — a Universal Right for Children in Norway

The article is divided into three parts. In part 1 the Norwegian kindergarten is introduced. We present some facts and the purpose of the kindergarten as it appears in state documents. We also describe a historical backdrop. In part 2 we present some issues crucial to understanding how the relations...

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Published in:International journal of child care and education policy (Seoul) 2013-01, Vol.7 (2), p.1-13
Main Authors: Haug, Kristin Holte, Storø, Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Early Childhood Education
Education
Education history
Educational Policy and Politics
Kindergarten
Quality of education
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Summary:The article is divided into three parts. In part 1 the Norwegian kindergarten is introduced. We present some facts and the purpose of the kindergarten as it appears in state documents. We also describe a historical backdrop. In part 2 we present some issues crucial to understanding how the relationship between kindergartens and the Norwegian state. Drawing on research, we discuss a number of key concepts. In part 3 we discuss debates in Norway about the content of the kindergarten, how it is to be staffed and related issues about the quality of kindergarten education and care.
ISSN:2288-6729
1976-5681
2288-6729
DOI:10.1007/2288-6729-7-2-1