Early childhood development and education: theoretical convergences and divergences

  1. Sandra Patricia Varela Londoño 2
  2. Aurora Bernal Martínez de Soria 1
  3. Sonia Rivas 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Navarra
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    Universidad de Navarra

    Pamplona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02rxc7m23

  2. 2 Universidad de La Sabana
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    Universidad de La Sabana

    Chía, Colombia

    ROR https://ror.org/02sqgkj21

Journal:
International Education Studies

ISSN: 1913-9020,  1913-9039

Year of publication: 2019

Volume: 12

Issue: 7

Pages: p1

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5539/IES.V12N7P1 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

More publications in: International Education Studies

Abstract

This article introduces a theoretical study about convergent and divergent aspects between the concepts of education and early childhood development. This, set up from a social and educational approach, based on a in-depth theoretical review. The beliefs of children’s parents and caregivers are highlighted as a significant aspect on children’s development; all, considering the practices used for educating them, promoting a holistic child development, or the contrary. These insights make it possible to understand the rationality and applicability of child development and education theories. Hence, we advocate in this manuscript for an interdisciplinary and holistic perspective to approach child development taking into consideration factors and conditions, as well as fusing conceptual frameworks from various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and philosophy.