Early Childhood Education: An International Perspective (Educational psychology)

Early Childhood Education: An International Perspective presents the summarized outcomes of a five-year cross-cultural survey of early childhood education in the Western world. It provides understanding of some of the topics of debate surrounding preschool education. The text approaches the argument by centering on the history of philosophical thought in early childhood education and offers information on the political and social-cultural changes that have inspired interest in facilitating children's early learning experience. The book discusses the historical background of early childhood education in the United States. It focuses on the ideas and evidence showing the significance of cooperation in international research. Another topic of interest is the early childhood education in England, Wales, Canada, and Sweden. The section that follows is a review of the aims and objectives of early childhood education. The text will provide valuable insights for teachers, educators, students, and researchers in the field of social sciences. Content: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Preface , Pages xi-xii Acknowledgments , Page xiii 1 - Early Childhood Education: The American Experience , Pages 1-16 2 - The Potential of International Research and Cooperation , Pages 17-23 3 - Early Childhood Education in Eight OECD Countries , Pages 25-75 4 - Early Childhood Education in England and Wales , Pages 77-108 5 - Early Childhood Education in Canada , Pages 109-140 6 - Early Childhood Education in Sweden , Pages 141-175 7 - Early Childhood Education in France , Pages 177-206 8 - Early Childhood Education in Italy , Pages 207-239 9 - Early Childhood Education in Belgium , Pages 241-266 10 - Early Childhood Education in Germany , Pages 267-297 11 - Early Childhood Education in The Netherlands , Pages 299-329 12 - Implications for American Early Childhood Education , Pages 331-353 Index , Pages 355-369