Early education in a global context /
edited by John A. Sutterby (University of Texas at Brownsville, TX, USA).
- First edition.
- xi, 219 pages : illustration, map ; 24 cm.
- Advances in early education and day care, volume 16 0270-4021 ; .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction / John A. Sutterby -- Kindergarten curriculum reform in mainland China and reflections / Yue-Juan Pan, Xia Li -- Bridging cultural differences using digital tools for the professional development of early childhood teachers in two global contexts / Darlene DeMarie, Susan Weber, Victoria Damjanovic -- Forida PERKS : a statewide professional development initiative for prekindergarten teachers / Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito, Lynn C. Hartle, Saralyn R. Grass -- Using learning study as in-service training for preschool teachers / Mona Holmqvist Olander, Agneta Ljung-Djčarf -- Improving children's attitudes and awareness toward a healthy lifestyle in early childhood : a five-European country intervention program / Vasilis Grammatikopoulos, Athanasios Gregoriadis, Evridiki Zachopoulou -- Development and sustainability of high-quality early childhood education programs in Zambia / Iheoma U. Iruka, Mary Faith Mount-Cors, Samuel L. Odom, Sandra Naoom, Melissa Van Dyke -- Philosophy for children and the developmental process of dialogical critical thinking in groups of preschool children / Marie-France Daniel, Mathieu Gagnon, Jean-Charles Pettier -- The effectiveness of community of practice in supporting Israeli kindergarten teachers dealing with an emotionally laden topic / David Brody, Avigail Friedman.
9781781900741
Early childhood education--Cross-cultural studies.