Abstract
Reform of higher education policy in Australia is predicated on an estimated shortage of degree-qualified people to satisfy labour market. Using early childhood education as a case study, the paper assesses the likely future supply and demand of early childhood educators by seeking to answer two questions: (1) will there be a sufficient 'supply' of students willing to pursue undergraduate studies for awarding of an early childhood education degree?; and (2) will there be labour market demand (i.e. employment opportunities) for the increase in degree-holding staff? The paper also discusses the reason occupational status influences the future supply of, and demands for, early childhood educators.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 25th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management International Conference (ANZAM 2011), 7-9 December 2011, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Publisher | ANZAM |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781877040870 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. International conference - Duration: 7 Dec 2011 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. International conference |
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| Period | 7/12/11 → … |
