Early Childhood Education in Germany: Exploring Historical Developments and Theoretical Issues (Routledge Research in Early Childhood Education)

By: Melanie Kuhn and Ursula Stenger and Bianca Bloch and Marc Schulz and Wilfried Smidt

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Synopsis: This book draws on the perspectives of leading German scholars to provide a systematic overview of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Germany, furthering international understanding of the complexities involved in ECEC topics in Germany. The book provides a unique insight into parts of German ECEC rarely seen outside of the country. Offering in-depth insights into historical developments, theoretical approaches and empirical research, the volume discusses Germany’s long tradition in ECEC against the backdrop of Froebel and other pedagogues and traditions. Chapters consider ECEC in Germany from the perspectives of theory, institutions and professionalization. The book draws on international literature and current debates to highlight the features and peculiarities of ECEC in Germany, contributing to dialogue on research into early childhood education and care. Providing a much-needed, internationally relevant insight into ECEC in Germany, this text will be essential reading for academics, researchers and post-graduate students involved in the field of early childhood education, international education, educational theory, and those researching educational policy and politics more widely.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 276 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000440850
Related ISBNs:: 9781032068350, 9780367225544, 9780429275593
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/10/21
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Bianca Bloch, Melanie Kuhn, Marc Schulz, Wilfried Smidt, and Ursula Stenger
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Bianca Bloch
Edited by:: Melanie Kuhn
Edited by:: Marc Schulz
Edited by:: Wilfried Smidt
Edited by:: Ursula Stenger