Challenging dominant discourses in the field of early childhood
education, this book provides an accessible introduction to some of
the alternative narratives and diverse perspectives that are
increasingly to be heard in this field, as well as discussing the
importance of paradigm, politics and ethics. Peter Moss draws on
material published in the groundbreaking Contesting Early Childhood
series to introduce readers to thinking that questions the
mainstream approach to early childhood education and to offer rich
examples to illustrate how this thinking is being put to work in
practice. Key topics addressed include: dominant discourses in
today's early childhood education - and what is meant by 'dominant
discourse' why politics and ethics are the starting points for
early childhood education Reggio Emilia as an example of an
alternative narrative the relevance to early childhood education of
thinkers such as Michel Foucault and Gilles Deleuze and of
theoretical positions such as posthumanism. An enlightening read
for students and practitioners, as well as policymakers, academics
and parents, this book is intended for anyone who wants to think
more about early childhood education and delve deeper into new
perspectives and debates in this field.
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