Nordic Childhoods and Early Education
Philosophy, Research, Policy and Practice in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Preschool & Kindergarten, Educational Theory, Educational Reform
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781607524779 | |
| Publisher: | Information Age Publishing | Publication: | March 1, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Information Age Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781607524779 |
| Publisher: | Information Age Publishing |
| Publication: | March 1, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Information Age Publishing |
| Language: | English |
In this book, noted Nordic researchers and teacher educators provide insights into early childhood discourses and practices in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. In addition to these insiders’ perspectives, an American scholars explore Nordic themes, trends, and practices as they emerge in the book's chapters on such varied topics as Nordic childhoods, children's perspectives, preschool teacher education reforms and developments, transition from preschool to primary school, learning through play, caregiving and instruction.
In this book, noted Nordic researchers and teacher educators provide insights into early childhood discourses and practices in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. In addition to these insiders’ perspectives, an American scholars explore Nordic themes, trends, and practices as they emerge in the book's chapters on such varied topics as Nordic childhoods, children's perspectives, preschool teacher education reforms and developments, transition from preschool to primary school, learning through play, caregiving and instruction.
