Early Years Education and Care in Canada - A Historical and Philosophical Overview (Paperback)

Composed of original Indigenous and Canadian content,this ground-breaking textbook features multiple voices from the field that, together, offer an extensive and balanced examination of the historical and philosophical influences of early childhood education. Broad in scope, this collection presents the various topics and approaches in the field before examining each in detail. Specific subjects include Indigenous ways of knowing, holistic education, and the influence of educational philosophers and theorists such as Rousseau and Dewey. The text also discusses contemporary issues such as children's rights, diversity and inclusion, multimodality, technology, ecology, and Indigenous education in the context of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Featuring essays that examine the field's history and future, as well as chapter questions that inspire critical analysis, this unique textbook is a fundamental resource for all students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers in education and early childhood education.

General

Imprint:	Canadian Scholars' Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	October 2019
Editors:	Susan Jagger
Dimensions:	248 x 172mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-1-77338-124-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten
LSN:	1-77338-124-5
Barcode:	9781773381244

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