| Recent Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada Contributor(s): Howe, Nina (Author), Prochner, Larry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442613319 ISBN-13: 9781442613317 Publisher: University of Toronto Press OUR PRICE: $53.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Educational Policy & Reform - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) - Education | Professional Development |
| Dewey: 372.21 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 8.9" (1.45 lbs) 456 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Early childhood education is critical for preparing children for success in formal school settings, and as such, is a major concern throughout the world. This volume brings together ground-breaking research in this area to help practitioners, students, policy makers, curriculum designers, and intervention program developers understand the latest ideas and advances in the field. Recent Perspectives of Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada centres on three key themes. The first provides a survey of historical, social policy, economic, and provincial regulations and policies related to early childhood education and care. The second focuses on issues related to children's learning, curriculum, and teachers. The final theme addresses recent developments in government involvement in early childhood education and care that are unique to Canada. The contributors to this volume demonstrate the pressing need that exists to further public discussion on early childhood education to help policymakers shape better decisions for Canadian families. |
Contributor Bio(s): Howe, Nina: - Nina Howe is Concordia University Research Chair in Early Childhood Development and a professor in the Department of Education at Concordia University.Prochner, Larry: - Larry Prochner is a professor in the Department of Elementary Education at the University of Alberta. |