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-Djèarf -- 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.