Description |
1 online resource. |
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text file PDF |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Series |
New frontiers of educational research
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New frontiers of educational research.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Part I Being, Belonging and Becoming: Child Image and Curriculum Reforms -- The Centennial Change from Imitation to Innovation: Early Childhood Education and Curriculum Reform in China -- Early Childhood Education and Care Curriculum in Japan -- Play with a Purpose: Creating Meaningful Environments with Children, Families, and Communities in the United States -- Part II Childcare Policies in Changing Contexts -- Describing the Early Childhood Policy Landscape in the United States -- Latest Development of Japanese Kindergarten Education Policy -- The Evolution and Innovation of China?s Preschool Education Financial System -- Part III Best Practices for Early Childhood Teacher Professional Development -- Early Childhood Challenge: Preparing High-Quality Teachers for a Changing Society in the United States -- Current Issues in ECEC Teacher Education in Japan -- How to Advance the Initial Training System for Chinese Kindergarten Teachers in a New Era. |
Summary |
This book, written by an international team of experienced researchers, investigates unique and dynamic approaches to key issues in policy transformation, curriculum reforms and teacher training in three cultures? China, Japan and the United States? in a globalized world. By examining their respective policy choices and evidence-based practices, the authors show how best to provide for young children based on their needs and interests, and the three countries? strategies for doing so. This book provides the latest information on the rapid developments already underway and further changes to be expected in these diverse cultures. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Early childhood education -- China.
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Early childhood education. |
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China. |
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Early childhood education -- Japan.
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Japan. |
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Early childhood education -- United States.
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United States. |
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Comparative education.
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EDUCATION -- Elementary. |
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EDUCATION -- Essays. |
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions. |
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Comparative education. |
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EDUCATION -- Reference. |
Indexed Term |
kleuteronderwijs |
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early childhood education |
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onderwijs |
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education |
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Education (General) |
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Onderwijs (algemeen) |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Huo, Liyan, editor.
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Neuman, Susan B., editor.
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Nanakida, Atsushi, editor.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Early Childhood Education in Three Cultures. Springer Verlag 2015 9783662449851 (OCoLC)889738510 |
ISBN |
9783662449868 (electronic book) |
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3662449862 (electronic book) |
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3662449854 |
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9783662449851 |
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9783662449851 |
Standard No. |
10.1007/978-3-662-44986-8 |
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