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Australia  

Author(s)

  • Dariush Djamnezhad, LU-CRED, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University
  • Björn Hofvander, LU-CRED, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University

Abstract

Australia is a diverse landscape from geography to administratively concerning early childhood education and care (ECEC). Still, there are several examples of national initiatives regarding social and emotional learning (SEL). Several programmes are available, as well as nationwide assessments conducted that are relevant to early learning and SEL.

References

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